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Krysta Morrison
July 8, 2019
Granners, we miss you dearly. We honor you often in our conversations, recipes you passed on, and in our thoughts. Until we see each other again, we love you.
Vicki Butner
July 24, 2013
It is such a loss we feel. Carol was and is still a wonderful and beautiful person. My thoughts, prayers, and lots of love go to Hank, Kenny, Lori, and the rest of the family. I am truly sorry that I have not been able to see Hank & Carol for a number of years as the time just seems to fly by -- and now Carol is gone. I know she'll always be there watching over her loved ones. RIP Carol. God bless Hank, Kenny, Lori, and their loved ones. Lady Carol you will be deeply missed but still loved in our hearts.
Cora Sevilla-Cary
July 22, 2013
Sorry for your loss.It's hard to understand. But other are thinking, caring , feeling the loneliness but I wish you comfort & peace. And my prayers goes out to the whole family.
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Debby Mora
July 22, 2013
I worked many years with Carol at the hospital and will truly miss her. We had many good laughs. Prayers to Hank , Kenny , And Lori..
July 22, 2013
Carol you will be very missed , I enjoyed working with you all those years at the hospital.Prayers go to Hank , Kenny and Lori. Debby Mora
July 17, 2013
Mom , I could not have picked a better mother if it was my pick but the fact is you chose me and im extremely lucky for that. You have been a perfect example of what a wife and mother should be and im so glad i learned from you.I always have been and will be proud to have you as my mother and you will be terribly missed for the rest of the days of my life, You will always be with me in my heart.There is another angel up in heaven. I LOVE YOU MOM.
Cindy Kisielnicki
July 17, 2013
Carol enriched my life with love, wisdom, laughter, and energy - all generously given without strings attached. She had no motive, no agenda....just herself. She was a Mom, a Gramma, a Granners, the Boss (we eventually got to boss the Boss around), the best "cooker", Tadpole's best buddy...., but more than anything she was my friend. Simply my friend. I will miss her greatly. I love you Carol - Cindy
Rita Ruland Summers
July 16, 2013
I have always admired your devotion to family. You were truly a genuine friend and I'm proud to have been your 1st cousin. Your kindness toward my mother and Tyler will aways be remembered and appreciated,
I will miss you forever!
Love ~ Rita
Larry and Carolyn Gardner
July 16, 2013
To Hank, Kenny, Lori and the entire family,
Please know that lots of hugs and prayers are sent to all of you. Carol was such a special lady that our family has been truly blessed to have known her. She will always remain in our hearts forever. Carol always wore a pleasant smile and her caring nature was so special to all that she met. Special memories will live with us from the bowling times, to camping in the pasture, and being there to help us celebrate in so many ways. Carol's laughter was contagious. She as well as many of us loved sitting around the evening campfire in the pasture. The food that she and Hank always shared with us was so delicious. Now our daughter Katie and her husband Corey and our son Jeremy have taken up cooking trash can turkey on Thanksgiving, because they learned from our dear friends.
One thing I'm certain of is that Carol will always be with us wherever we go. That's just how she is, that caring, blessed friend and now angel. Yes, Carol we know you will continue to share your spirit, your laughter and smile around the campfire in the evenings.
Love,
Larry and Carolyn Gardner

Ruland's and Malotts in Arizona about 2007
Hank Ruland
July 16, 2013
What a wonderful cousin you have been. I'll miss our Arizona visits.
Elaine Thompson
July 16, 2013
I was truly privileged to have worked at Memorial with Carol! Although we worked in different parts of the department, our paths crossed on a regular basis.Carol always made my day, as she was one of the kindest, most caring and most positive people I have ever met. She shared with me her love of her Hank, her children, and grandchildren. We discovered that we both had a passion for cooking and exchanged recipes. Our department published a cookbook, and her recipes were the best! I still regularly make "Carol's Broccoli Salad." God knew that she had earned her angel wings, and now she is illuminating Heaven just as she did Earth.
Theron Fischer
July 16, 2013
She will be truly missed, sorry for your loss, she was a great part of my childhood.
Krysta Morrison
July 16, 2013
To my wonderful Carol. You made me believe that love can truly be unconditional and that families can mean more than simply "blood relations". You were always there for Ryan Scott and I. Cheering us on, reminding me of what a good man he is. I have so many wonderful memories and so many regrets that I didn't get more time with you. My words are failing me because I can't even begin to capture your enormous spirit. You were truly the heart of this family. I know your love will always be with me as mine is with you. Just as the hole created by your passing will never be able to be filled. Rest in peace my amazing Granners.
Linda Vargas
July 15, 2013
I am so sorry, my deepest condolences. She was a sweet lady. My heart goes out to you.
Johnny and Jannet Keith
July 15, 2013
Our prayers are with the Family through this difficult time! Carol was always very friendly and pleasant lady to be around! I remember bowling with her and the Family as Forester. We are going to miss Her greatly!
Linda Wolf
July 15, 2013
Hank, Kenny, Lori and the rest of the family. I am so sorry for your loss. I know that we will all miss Carol greatly. I am keeping you all in my prayers.
LeAnn Eivins
July 15, 2013
Hank, Kenny and Lori... I am truly sorry for your loss. My sympathy, prayers and love to all of you. I'm always here if any of you need ANYTHING!
Sandy Sparks
July 15, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss.
Nedette Foster
July 15, 2013
I am so honored to have met such an amazing lady! She touched so many lives and will live on in our memories and hearts forever!
Jennifer, Michael, & Angeline Harris
July 15, 2013
You will be missed aunt Carol! You were the biggest hoot to be around and that's how we will forever remember you! What a great lady you were. Love you.
Wanda Cousins
July 15, 2013
Hank, Kenny, Lori & all her special grandchildren. Carol was the most amazing, kind, loving woman & will be missed greatly by many people. Treasure all the wonderful memories she has left behind. Miss you Carol.
July 14, 2013
mom you were my everything and now you are my everything i miss you badly i dont know what im going to do until we meet again as always i love you and miss you your still the best but you knew this your son kenny
Matthew Stempson
July 14, 2013
what an amazing woman! So sad. I Will always keep you in my thoughts and heart. Miss you already and always will
donna wireman
July 14, 2013
Aunt Carol was an amazing lady that lived for her family. She will be missed by so many. She was one of a kind and wow what a great cook :) uncle Henry, kenny, Lori and all my cousins may god be with you all. I love you!
Russ Ballard
July 14, 2013
My heart and prayers go out to the family. Hank, Kenny, Lori I wish I could be there, Carol can rest now she is in Gods hands. I will be thinking of her and you guys and our payers are with you with every step.
July 14, 2013
I'm so sorry to hear of Carol's passing, she was a truly a wondeful, kind, funny & compassionate. LeeAnn (Blankenbaker) Scalia
Diane (Hathaway) Hintze
July 14, 2013
My deepest condolences to the entire family in the loss of your Carol. I have not seen Carol since approximately 1960, but she was part of our class at Woodland Park High School...and she will always remain part of our class. God be with you now in this time of grieving for her.
Hattie Smith
July 14, 2013
My prayers and thoughts are with the family. Carol was amazing person, I am so glad that I got the privilege to be her sister-in-law for 50 years. She will truly be missed. Love to the whole family.
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