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Candice Carroll Obituary

Candice Tipton Carroll, age 63, a caring, soft spoken and strong soul departed this life in her home surrounded by loved ones on January 25th, 2017. Candy was born on January 19th, 1954 in Colorado Springs, CO to Alvin and Erma Jean Tipton. She attended primary school in Colorado Springs and Iola, Kansas and graduated from high school in Hays, Kansas.

In Hays, she met the love of her live, David Carroll. Dave and Candy married on February 22, 1975. Candy retired from the El Paso County Treasurers Office, however she was most proud of the work that she did as a classroom volunteer at Odyssey Elementary School. Candy would share that her most precious memories were made as a grandmother.

Candice was preceded in death by her father, Alvin, her grandparents Wayne and Lily Orcutt, and George and Maude Tipton.

She is survived by her husband of 41 years, Dave, daughter Ashley Bergland and husband Matt, three grandchildren Mia, Niccole and Sean, her mother Jeanie Tipton and her sister Sandra Tipton Ryherd, as well as a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

A reception will be held at Swan-Law (Dignity) Funeral Directors at 501 N. Cascade Ave., Colorado Springs, CO 80903 from 12:30-1:30 pm on February 2nd, 2017, followed by a service beginning at 1:30pm. After the service, internment will take place at Evergreen Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made at Wells Fargo Bank to the Candice Carroll Memorial Fund, which will be donated to the Odyssey Elementary School library.

~I am the way~ John 14:6

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Published by The Gazette on Jan. 29, 2017.

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January 30, 2017

Candice was a wonderful compassionate person. I really respected her and enjoyed knowing her and working with her at the El Paso County Treasurer's Office. Words fall short of expressing my sorrow for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Brenda Roy

Brenda Hartman

January 30, 2017

What a blessing it was to have been a part of Candys life. She was an amazing, strong woman with such a loving heart. I Will miss her terribly. Knowing her Faith in our Heavenly Father gives Peace that she is with him. My love and prayers for the family. I love you all!!

Patricia

January 30, 2017

So sorry for your loss May the God who give hope fill your heart with peace and comfort the family at this time Romans 15:13

Fox & Lou Theriault

January 30, 2017

Dave, Ashley and Family, We are so very sorry to hear about your great loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you; knowing that the grace and mercy of God above can and will give you strength and peace in these difficult times. We know Candy is in a much better place; totally at peace and experiencing true joy. May your memories of her give you that same peace and joy in the days ahead. Romans 8:28 --- And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.

Jonene Steinkamp

January 29, 2017

So very sorry for your loss, Dave.

O R

January 27, 2017

My prayers and thoughts will be with you and your family during this difficult time. May you find comfort and peace in Jphn 5:28,29.

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