Carol Jean (Page) Growden
August 30, 2013
Carol J. Growden, 74, passed away Friday, August 30, 2013, at UnityPoint Hospice Taylor House.
Carol was born April 23, 1939, in Rochester, New York, to Edwin C. and Marjorie (Heffernan) Page. She lived in Plainville, Connecticut, until moving to Des Moines in 1954 at the age of 15. Carol graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1957 and AIB in 1958. She enjoyed cooking, camping, reading and spending time with family and friends. Carol loved people and was very generous and giving. She prided herself in having big dinners and gatherings on Holidays. Her door was always open.
Carol is survived by her loving husband of 32 years, Jim Growden; sons, Craig (Mary Kay) Duede of Richmond Hills, Georgia, Tom (Kim) Duede of Des Moines, Steve (Angie) Duede of St. Paul, Minnesota, and Alan Duede of Ozark, Missouri; sister, Marleah Varian; step-sisters, Jane Reuter and Mary Loupee; grandchildren, Erin, Matthew, Megan, Kelsey, Michael, Christopher, Madeline, Cale, and Lindsay; and a host of extended family and beloved friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, David Page; nephew, Joseph Page; and her step-mother, Margaret Page.
The family will greet friends beginning at 11 a.m. Tuesday, September 3, 2013 with a Service of Remembrance at 12 p.m. Tuesday at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street. Burial will follow at the Masonic Cemetary.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Taylor House Hospice.
The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Dr. Louis Schneider, Dr. Tom Buroker, the Oncology staff at John Stoddard, and the staff at Taylor House Hospice.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Alan Duede
02/15/2015
I saw this and I just felt like jotting this down. Just getting ready for bed. Time to clear my head from a busy week. I love quiet time to reflect back on all of my wonderful memories of my mom and all of my family. I sure miss my mom, she was one of a kind..., that's for sure! By the way her middle name is Joan not Jean. Goodnight mom, love you! Alan Duede
Judi Wyner
09/05/2013
Dear Jim and family,
I am so sorry to hear of Carol's passing. She was always so nice to visit with on the phone. Know my thoughts and prayers are with your family during this most difficult time.
Pam Reeves
09/04/2013
I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with Carol for years at the hotel. She was an amazing lady! I have many fond memories of her that I will treasure forever. Please find comfort in knowing the many lives she touched in such a positive way. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I know how proud she was of all of you.
Tony Fatino
09/04/2013
So much I could write but I won't. She was my second mom. My heart will now forever have a void.
Kim Newman
09/01/2013
Jim, Craig, Tom, Steve and Alan, Aunt Carol was always one of my favorite aunts. She was a beautiful person inside and out. Lots of fun, happy memories were shared with her and you, my cousins It saddens me greatly to hear of her passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this most difficult time. May you find the comfort of God's peace, strength and presence in the weeks and months to come. Love, Kim (Duede) Newman
Marilyn Peterson Collins
08/31/2013
Jim and boys: So sorry to read of Carol's passing. We all get so busy we forget to stay in touch. Carol has always been such a beautiful woman with a beautiful soul. She comforted me when my father passed - I wish I could provide comforting words for all of you. I will always remember her kindnesses and her love for her family. God bless you all.
Marilyn Collins