Carol Flash Obituary

Carol Flash
February 24, 1944 - September 3, 2022
Renton, Washington - Carol passed peacefully after dealing with digestion issues for many years. Pancreatic cancer was finally the diagnosis. She was an extra ordinary spirit who never seemed to fit into the greater whole but found her own creative way to travel life's journey. She grew up in the Seattle area but found California beauty and sunshine in 1970 and made Santa Barbara her home. Her goals of higher education finally came to realization in 1984 when she attended Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo obtaining a BS in Graphic Design/Applied Art. The quiet gentle lifestyle of SLO fit her shy personality, and after a brief sojourn to Sacramento she returned to make the area her permanent home.
She found many rewards being a Librarian working all over the county for 10 years. She oversaw the San Miguel Library for over 5 years but finally found her place at the Cambria Library where she started the art display program that continues today.
Her final 10 years of work came for the State of CA at CMC.
The artistic community of Cambria stimulated her creative inspiration where she found new expressions on every level. She turned her house into an art project and constantly found new areas to release the inventive urge.
She also enjoyed being a volunteer. One of her highlights was working in the Living History Program at Hearst Castle for 16 years. Also, at PAC for over 10 years, dancing in the Cambria Flash Mob, helping during the Mozart Festival and at both playhouses in Cambria.
Peace has finally come, and the spirit has found rest. Love remains.

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Published by San Luis Obispo County Tribune on Nov. 5, 2022.

Memories and Condolences
for Carol Flash

6 Entries

Brooke Meek

October 30, 2024

A radiant smile will always be embedded in my memories of you. Carol.

Timothy Mayer

December 12, 2023

My memories surrounding lovely Carol are highlighted by her kind and playful spirit. I met her at the Cambria library many years ago, having fun with her at art events around Cambria and own a gorgeous three-dimensional floral artwork she made. At Hearst Castle in the Living History Program, Carol fit into all of the petite clothes and had countless clothing choices. I said to her that we could make a heck of a 30s fashion book if we pictures of her in everything she had ever worn. I recall one green and pink floral outfit matched with green gloves that I loved seeing her in. I enjoyed her expressive laugh and great sense of humor. She was a super dedicated and dependable volunteer. I remember when she worked at the Hearst Castle ticket office and thought she looked wonderful in her uniform. She enjoyed her sports car and retirement which made me glad for her.
She went too soon!
God Bless her dear soul.

Sigrid Castaneda

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Timothy E Mayer

March 20, 2023

Carol had a fun spirit, friendly smile, and a big heart. I had the pleasure of working with her in the Living History program at Hearst Castle for over ten years. She had already been in the program for years when I began. Her petite and slender form was able to inhabit many of the elegant 1930s clothes of the collection. Over the years she wore hundreds of combinations, so many that I thought a great book of 30s fashions could be made if her photo had been taken every night she volunteered. She formed great friendships with other volunteers and they all brought joy and dreamy fantasy to the visitors, who observed them playing cards, drinking faux cocktails, and having conversations. I have a three-dimensional artwork of flowers she painted and cut that is exquisite. Just like she was. I never saw her home but knew it was beautiful, because we spoke of it and she described things with childlike wonder.

Goodbye Carol, my lovely friend with the ready laugh, sweet voice and kind soul. I will forever remember you. Be free!
Much Love,
Tim Mayer

Anita Judd

November 30, 2022

I knew Carol first from ASH and then CMC, but more importantly from the Living History program at Hearst Castle. Carol was a kind and sensitive soul, and such an interesting person once you got to know her. There were many facets to her life experiences that few people knew. One day we drove up to Monterey for lunch and drove back through Big Sur, spotting condors overhead. She dearly loved her dog Abby and I hope Abby is now in a loving home. I'm glad I could get to know Carol better. Sadly, the pandemic closed the Castle and we didn't see each other after March 2020. Now it is too late. Carol, may you rest in peace.

Brooke Meek

November 16, 2022

Oh my sweet friend. True peace is yours now . Thank you for touching my life .

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