Obituary
Carolyn G. Spencer
GALESVILLE — Carolyn G. Spencer, 86, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday March 26th 2014, at Mayo Clinic Health System after a brief illness.
Carolyn was born September 27th 1927, to Carl and Betha (Wagner) Giffei, Chisholm Minn.
She married William L. Spencer on May 6, 1950, at the Presbyterian Church in Rockford, Minn. Carolyn graduated from Macalester College and WSU-La Crosse.
Survivors include four sons, Richard (Patricia) of Onalaska, Daniel (Joaquin Galeano) of Palm Springs, CA., Thomas (Lisa) of Rancho Mirage, CA and James of Galesville; three grandchildren, Stephanie (Phil) Rivera of Minneapolis, MN, Robert (Andrea) Spencer of La Crescent, MN, and Jeffrey (Emily) Spencer of Sparta; and six great-grandchildren, Lorelai Rivera, Andrew Spencer and Natalie, Jackson, Brynnlea, and Hadley Spencer. She is also survived by her sister Betha Schlauderaff, Brother-in-law Kenneth (Ruth) Spencer, Sister-in-law Doreen Hollenbeck and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband William, her sister Marcia Danahy and her parents.
Carolyn was an amazing woman, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was a teacher in Ettrick and Galesville schools for 25 years. She was an active member of the P.E.O. Sisterhood. She also was very active in the First Presbyterian Church, Galesville, serving as Elder and Deacon and very involved with Presbyterian Women. She was active in the Garden of Eden Preservation Society, PFLAG, American Legion Auxiliary and Apple Affair. She enjoyed cake decorating, swimming, clowning, knitting, sewing and bridge throughout her life. She was known for her selfless acts of kindness.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 29that the First Presbyterian Church, Galesville. Friends may call from 9 a.m.until the time of services.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Garden of Eden Preservation Society in Galesville or the charity of your choice are preferred.
Dear Jim and Family,
I was so saddened to hear about your mom’s passing. I remember her as being so kind to me when I first came to the Galesville area. She was a wonderful woman who will be missed not only by her loving family, but also by the community to which she dedicated so much of herself. I think she was apositive force for good.
Sincerely,
Jeanne