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for Carol Alexander
patty bloom
March 28, 2021
I met the lovely, wonderful and beautiful Carol only about three years before she died; at exercise in the park. I think, form the very moment I met her, I knew I wanted to be on her friend list. Not just an acquaintance. and I did become one of her MANY friends.I think we are all special, but Carol was just such a huge combination of : smart, caring,kind,funny,loyal, sincere....a totally REAL person,..making other folks feel good, elegant .organized...wonderfulllll sense of humor.!!! I do miss her a LOT !!!! and think of her family and how much they miss her.
April 2, 2020
Holding Carols wonderful being and warm laugh in my heart. I feel so grateful that we connected again and got to share some lovely time together! I send love to Kathy!
Don Lagerberg
March 26, 2020
By sheer coincidence, I was speaking this very morning, March 26, 2020, by telephone with another Burlingame High School classmate of Carol's. Carol was part of our conversation. Carol was a close friend and classmate of Karen McKenzie and her mother, Wilma. Wonderful women all, I'm fortunate to have known them over quite a span of time. Carol was always smart, quick, blessed with charm and a great sense of humor. Like you, I can't believe it's been ten years since her passing ... it's more like a blink of an eye. Two blinks ago was high school. I remember her fondly, from high school and later years. Somewhere she is smiling. God bless and keep you, Carol.
June 11, 2011
I worked with Carol many, many years ago at Yellowstone National Park --- in our youth. What a fun, great gal she was. I have seen her very rarely in the past several years. I wish I had kept up the contact as everyone time I would see her I would think how wonderful she is. She will be in my prayers. Carolyn Stemmy Woods, Foster City, CA
Carol and Annie (2004)
Susan Bunker
April 24, 2011
Carol Alexander has been a blessing in my life for over 30 years. We met at a Women's Center workshop and immediately became friends. Though our relationship was GU (she in Burlingame; me in San Rafael), she became my friend, my teacher/mentor, and my landlady (I stayed with her when I worked in Foster City). Our lives connected and re-connected over the years in wonderful ways. I have many wonderful memories that I will always cherish. Carol will always have a special place in my heart. Carol has been a blessing in my life for over 30 years.
April 20, 2011
I met Carol about five years ago at exercise in the park.From the very first time we ever spoke, I knew that I wanted her for my friend.
So many adjectives that one could ascribe to Carol. I think, for me, I would say she was an eminently Real Person!I miss her more than words can say.
Patty Bloom
Diana Rumney
April 18, 2011
I will always cherish my fond memories of Carol.
Jody Matthews McMillan
April 17, 2011
I will always remember Carol under the oak tree at Annie's celebration. Her lovely face, radiant in the dappled light. "we must have a family reunion," she said. Our families were so close. Memories abound - the house on Highway Road, DI 3-6871, always a hive of activity, was a child's wonderland. I first knew Carol as a dear little girl with pigtails, freckles and a winning smile-a little sister. She was curious and thoughtful, taking time with decisions, careful with her choices.
So many lives have been touched by Carol's example. Yoga, under Carol's tutelage became central to my mother's life. Peachie began each day with her spiritual journey. I recall Annie's celebration, the giant oak spreading over Charlie's garden, sheltering the beautful woman, smiling under its sunlit branches. I think of Carol's virtues, her strengths, her beliefs, her kindness and goodness. Her advice for us-be strong, believe, be happy!
Carolyn Livengood
April 17, 2011
I only knew Carol a short time but she was certainly an inspiration. I met her through my friend, Jean Tinelli. The last time we three were together was New Year's Eve at Jean's lovely home, along with some other great ladies. I wish I had known Carol longer.
April 14, 2011
Carol was a dear friend for many years. She embraced friendship to the fullest. She shared herself wholeheartedly and with her generous heart, cooked for her friends, spent quality time doing interesting things together and really loved her life.
I will miss her immensely.
Carol Paul
Carol's High School Yearbook Photo
Grey Whipple
April 10, 2011
Carol's classmates from the Burlingame High School Class of 1955 will miss her.
Ted Lorraine
April 5, 2011
for Alex...always
Ted Lorraine
April 5, 2011
It hurts to learn that Carol Alexander is longer here to communicate with and be with. My own grief includes that I missed the opportunity to know her in mid-life and in her later years - because I didn't reconnect with 'Alex' when I could have - and so I also missed the chance to tell her what she meant in my life, especially when I was a shy 18 yr old [and she 20?] in summer 1957 when we met as co-workers at Yellowstone National Park, and became good friends.
"Hey Alex, shall we go dancing in West Yellowstone, and hitch around the park, and do the Sunday night campfire hymn-sing, and see how quietly we can track that deer, and join with Don DuBois [who had a car] and Carolyn Mashburn for a trip to Sun Valley ID, and later to Lethbridge, Alberta on our day-off?"
We dated some too during vacations in 1958, including summer school at Cal.
What good memories of knowing Alex and being with her in those years - and getting to know Anne [Mom], Charles [Dad], and Sharon. I went back East to college starting 1957, and after her engagement and marriage, and later my own, I didn't keep in touch with Alex - to my regret now.
She was such an appealing and bright and fun and admirable person that no wonder when we met at Old Faithful area working for Hamilton Stores, we became friends and day-off travelin buddies.
No wonder Alex was the first girl I ever 'took to', and she can light up your life! - as all who knew her know.
I am glad to light a candle here for her now in return.
For in my heart, ever since 1957 [as I always hoped i would someday tell her]...a candle was always lit and glowing for her in love and tribute...and always will while I have breath...
I am deeply into music and singing, and now sing at Christ Episcopal Church, Los Altos.
Would people who read this and who know what songs and musics Carol liked, please write and tell me that or post for us to see.
Reach me at [email protected]. Thank you.
That would help guide my wanting to celebrate her and communicate to her through singing, which will be healing to the psyche and soul that wanted to tell her what she meant to me and now cannot.
I hope I can learn when her memorial service will be and attend and that there I can hear from others about her life since college. I have some photos to bring from 1957-58.
Though Carol has parted from the life we [gratefully] shared with her, it's becoming clearer how she's not apart from us, but rather - a part of us. And surely part our Better Part we've become, in part, because we have been blessed to know her.
We - her friends, family, co-workers, students, associates, admirers all - will keep her flame alive in memory, in sharing, and as inspiration for the rest of our days.
Sara Theiss
April 4, 2011
Carol was warm, graceful, generous and devoted to our zen group. I sat with her for about 14 years - every Thursday for 14 years. Even in the midst of her illness she would often come. I will miss her a lot.
Don Lagerberg
April 4, 2011
Carol was a lovely person, a witty and intelligent conversationalist who maintained detachment, irony and especially strength throughout the challenges of her recent years. She was compassionate to all and deeply loyal to her friends and family.
April 4, 2011
Carol was a fabulous friend. She was a strong buddhist but one who also saw the humor and irony in spiritual practice. We laughed so much in our room at Tassajara that we were told to quiet down. And we loved cooking together. To think of how many students were touched by her teaching over the decades. Just fabulous.
Patricia Kaminski
April 3, 2011
Carol's laughter and curiosity brought light to our classes at Mid Peninsula Yoga.
April 2, 2011
I was so sorry for the loss of Carol Alexander (Krueger) she was my teacher at Oceana High School and ran into to her
a few times since and she never changed always was a good
listener and always was supportive. May your memories of her help you at this time of your loss.
Mitzi Class of 74
Kathy Pamiroyan
April 2, 2011
I will never forget first meeting Carol at Simon's Music, Movement and More class. She had just been at a 7 day Retreat in SF and was called to come help as Kathy was about to deliver Kira into the world. Carol described the spiritual retreat of complete silence for 7 days and the polar opposite of where she found herself on that first meeting. We laughed heartily as the kids were howling and running about. A silent retreat sounded like heaven to me. I was in awe of this "cool" forward thinking mother who was so curious and just seemed to sparkle with energy and interest in life all around her. She will sorely be missed by all who knew her but will forever remain in our hearts. With love, Kathy Pamiroyan
Kathy Pamiroyan
April 2, 2011
I will never forget first meeting Carol at Simon's Music, Movement and More class. She had just been at a 7 day Retreat in SF and was called to come help as Kathy was about to deliver Kira into the world. Carol described the spiritual retreat of complete silence for 7 days and the polar opposite of where she found herself on that first meeting. We laughed heartily as the kids were howling and running about. A silent retreat sounded like heaven to me. I was in awe of this "cool" forward thinking mother who was so curious and just seemed to sparkle with energy and interest in life all around her. I admired her joie de vivre and saw where Kathy had gotten her keen intelligence and kindness from. It was so evident how very special her grandkids and daughter were to her. She will sorely be missed by all who knew her but will forever remain in our hearts. With love, Kathy Pamiroyan
Lisa Del Fante
April 2, 2011
Carol aka Miss Alexander, you were the most awesome teacher I ever had . I will never forget your kindness or your caring for others. Thanks for your friendship over the years. Will miss you forever and never forget you. Lisa Del Fante
April 2, 2011
I will remember Carol as a tireless seeker of truth who, by her vitality, wisdom and candor became the center of any group. With beauty and physical grace she faced the problems of life with courage and style.
Karen Crommie
Sue Stephenson
April 2, 2011
Carol was one of the first who I met when starting to teach 21 years ago; she remained a beloved friend ever after and will be missed.
Mary Ann Weisberg
April 2, 2011
Carol was a new friend for me. A lovely, intelligent, inspiring and steady adjunct to my life. I admired so much about her and I will miss her very much---------Mary Ann Weisberg
Us on Retreat (circa 1980's)
Robert Shaw
April 2, 2011
Like my Brother Gary, I had the serendipitous pleasure of having Carol in my early life. I too had her as my teacher/instructor in a Foods Class in High School.
Carol’s personality was one of outstanding femininity and charm. Her eyes would capture you as a conspicuous portal to her warm and fun heart. She was such an open-hearted soul, always ‘there’ to share personally with her progressive take on life. Though I was quite young in those ‘early years’, she always shared with me as a mature adult, with equality and self respect towards my political and philosophical views.
In the ‘80’s Carol and I attended spiritual retreats together (photo). Though our relationship had grown more distant in the latter years, we kept in touch around holidays and birthdays with greeting cards.
Carol was certainly “one of a kind”….. She remains one of the most charming and dearest women I have ever met.
You will be missed dear lady…… your bright intelligence, sweetness, humor, compassion…
Thank you Carol, your simple and natural loveliness had left an indelible mark in my Heart.
Christy Gunter
April 2, 2011
Our enduring friendship began as dorm mates and then roommates at UCDavis. She was my self appointed sister. We had over 50 years of growing up together, years of sharing laughter (her laugh will forever be in my mind),giving one another sage advice, and working on the sad stuff, too. Her courage and elegance in these last years are more than inspirational....Carol, you will always be in my heart and we both know you are part of who I am. I miss you and I love you dearly. Christy
April 2, 2011
The game of Bridge brought Carol into my life just a few years ago and I came to admire and love her as a beautiful person and a most courageous woman. She was very special and I'll miss her. Paula Miller, San Mateo, CA
Elegant, describes her best
Gary Shaw
April 1, 2011
A week ago it was Elizabeth Taylor, now an even bigger star has left us, my dear friend and high school teacher, Carol Krueger (as I knew her). What an AMAZING woman! So much fun to be with. We clicked immediately and remained fantastic friends for almost 40 years. She was a brave yet comedic human being full of loveliness and was a huge inspiration in my life. I will always remember her every time I stir a spoon or flip a spatula. I miss you Carol. All my love, Gary XOX
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