Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, Tuesday, February 24, 2026.
Beloved wife for 55 years of Richard; loving mother of Kenneth (Mary) and Matthew (Mary) Bower; dear grandmother of Joseph, Grace, Claire, and John; dear sister of Don (Merribeth) Rush. Through tennis, golf, pickle, and bridge, Carolyn cultivated and nurtured hundreds of friendships with wonderful people and was a vibrant and caring wife, mother, and friend who will be sorely missed by all.
SERVICES: Mass at St. Louis Abbey Church TBA. Memorial gifts in Carolyn’s name to the Missouri Botanical Garden are most appreciated.