FUNERAL HOME

Evergreen Memorial Gardens Funeral Chapel

1101 NE 112th Avenue

Vancouver, Washington

Carolyn Bedrossian Obituary


CAROLYN H. BEDROSSIAN
April 19, 1926 ~ May 12, 2017

Carolyn H. Bedrossian, 91, of Vancouver, WA, died peacefully on May 12, 2017. The daughter of Charles and Mary Head, Carolyn was born April 19, 1926, in St. Augustine, where she also was raised. As a teenager during World War II, she volunteered with the civilian Aircraft Warning Service to look for and report enemy planes on Florida's Atlantic coast.
After completing high school, Carolyn enrolled in the nursing program at Temple University in Philadelphia. She met her husband, Robert "Bob" Bedrossian in 1947, the year he graduated from Temple University Medical School. She became a Registered Nurse the next year.
Carolyn and Bob were married in 1948 at the Washington Memorial Chapel in Valley Forge. They lived in Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Texas before settling in Vancouver, WA in the late 1950s.
Bob established a successful ophthalmology practice in Vancouver while Carolyn cared for their three children, participated in numerous civic organizations and rescued wayward pets.
Carolyn was the matriarch of a family she dearly loved.
Surviving Carolyn are her daughters, Diane Laycoe of Ridgefield and Karen Bedrossian of Woodinville; her son, Robert Bedrossian of Tualatin; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
"Dr. Bob," her husband for 62 years, died in 2010.
There was a private service held and in lieu of flowers, Carolyn's family requests that donations be made in her honor to Southwest Washington Humane Society or the charitable organization of your choice.
Please sign her guest book at: www.columbian.com/obits.

Published by The Columbian on May 19, 2017.
34465541-95D0-45B0-BEEB-B9E0361A315A

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Memories and Condolences
for Carolyn Bedrossian

Not sure what to say?





3 Entries

Our sincere condolences to the family in the loss of your dear love one. Our prayers are as yours, that God provide his care and comfort you each day. - Ps 145:18,19

May 22, 2017

I had the great pleasure of meeting Carolyn while employed as a bus boy at Keil's in Hazeldell in the mid-1960's. She and Diane shopped there weekly. I often carted and off-loaded their groceries to the family car. I was indelibly touched by her ever-present, beautiful smile; warm demeanor; charm and graciousness. Although I have not seen Carolyn for 50+ years, her presence and loving attitude remain in my heart. May God lovingly embrace you Carolyn and comfort your family in His grace!

Mark Ronayne

May 20, 2017

Carolyn Bedrossian will forever be in our hearts. From her amazing presence to her deep love for for her family she walked this life steady and strong, and taught us all how to be ourselves and how to stand up for what we believe in. I loved her sense of humor and I will always hold close to me the most beautiful memory of her.. that beautiful, gorgeous smile. You will be greatly missed sweet Carolyn! With all our Love.. May you rest in peace, Sherri & Family

Sherri Kuehn

May 17, 2017

Showing 1 - 3 of 3 results

Make a Donation
in Carolyn Bedrossian's name

Memorial Events
for Carolyn Bedrossian

To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one.

Funeral services provided by:

Evergreen Memorial Gardens Funeral Chapel

1101 NE 112th Avenue, Vancouver, WA 98684

How to support Carolyn's loved ones
Commemorate a cherished Veteran with a special tribute of Taps at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor Carolyn Bedrossian's life and legacy
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more