Carol FOWLER

July 14, 1936 - March 5, 2025

Spokane Valley - Carol Frances Fowler of Spokane, WA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday afternoon, March 5th, at 3:25 p.m. Earlier that day, the Hospice Chaplain was playing Amazing Grace and Just a Closer Walk on the guitar at her bedside.

She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, co-worker, and friend. Carol was born July 14th, 1936, to Carl and Frances Bays in Spokane, WA. She attended North Central High School and graduated in 1955. After graduation, she started working at The Crescent Downtown and ran the switchboard (allegedly the second largest switchboard in Spokane). She met Harry Fowler, a fellow NC graduate, while still at NC, when he was home on leave from the U.S. Navy. They fell in love and after a 21-month engagement, they were married on May 11th, 1957. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband of 59 years, Harry. She is survived by her son, Mike Fowler (Tina) and daughter, Lorri Carlo (Don); four grandchildren, Dane Lawrence (Kylie), Luke Fowler, Christianne Domke (Josh), and Max Carlo; and three great-grandchildren, Vivienne, Adelynn, and Camden. She is also survived by many other family members.

Carol loved Jesus and her family the most but also loved music (she was a great singer and was in a special group in high school), gardening, flowers, travel, and reading. She also was an "Avon Lady" for many years, had her own daycare, and worked for Kelly Healthcare. She will be missed by all of us, especially for her infectious giggle and funny "Carol-isms."

A memorial service will be held on June 27th, at 1:00 p.m., at Ball & Dodd Funeral Home. A reception will follow.