Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
FUNERAL HOME
Carolyn Strange Obituary
May 31, 1941 - October 18, 2025
It's with great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Carolyn Faith Strange on October 18, 2025 in her home in Petaluma, CA.
Born May 31, 1941 in Saskatchewan, Canada to Ella Marie and Elmer John Olson, youngest sister to Constance (Connie) Montoya, Doris Dixon, Elmer (Sonny) Olson, and Myrna Bellovich and numerous nieces and nephews. Her family moved to Sonoma County in 1944 by train when she was just a few years old.
Carolyn was a devoted spouse to the late John (Jack) Basil Strange, loving mother to Gregg Rockholt (and Ronyde), Amy Payer (and Sam Hernandez) and Ayn Fjaardahl-McDonald, step-mother to Jeff Strange and Jessica Strange, grandmother of Jacob, Erika, Jacknyde, Emma, Brock (and Makayla) and Aydan and great grandmother to Barrett and Colsen.
Carolyn was known for her great sense of humor, being very social and her love of her family. She was proud of her Norwegian roots, Elk's Lodge #901 membership, Sons of Norway Membership - Frey's Lodge 6-062, loved playing crossword puzzles, knitting, watching Jeopardy and the San Francisco Giants and 49ers. Graduating from Petaluma High School in 1959. She was proud of her 20 year career as an Ophthalmologist Surgical Assistant, her work with the Polly Klaas Foundation and her volunteer work with Kaiser in Petaluma.
Services to be held at St. James Catholic Church, Petaluma, CA on Monday November 3, 2025 at 10:30 a.m., with Celebration of life at the Elk's Lodge #901, Petaluma, CA after.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to St. James Catholic Church or Providence Hospice of Petaluma.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memorial Events
for Carolyn Strange
Funeral services provided by:
Parent-Sorensen Mortuary and Crematory - Petaluma850 Keokuk Street FD12 CR91, Petaluma, CA 94952
Memories and Condolences
for Carolyn Strange
Sponsored by Parent-Sorensen Mortuary and Crematory - Petaluma.
4 Entries
John Wyman
October 27, 2025
Ayn, Amy and families,
Our sincerest condolences on the loss of your mom and grandma. We have such great memories socializing with JACK and your mom at the ELKS and ROOSTER RUN. She will take her rightful place in heaven now.
John Wyman and Joyce Klein
Sharon Marshall
October 26, 2025
I already miss you. Love you with all my heart. My cheese cake buddy. Great memories.
Sharon
Robert Buckett
October 26, 2025
Missing another great member of the class of 59. Rest in peace Carolyn. Robert Buckett
Showing 1 - 4 of 4 results
Make a Donation
in Carolyn Strange's name
How to support Carolyn's loved ones
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Carolyn Strange's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
