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Kathleen Carroll Obituary

KATHLEEN S. CARROLL
December 25, 1940 ~ March 17, 2011

Kathleen S. Carroll entered eternal life on March 17, 2011. She was born Dec. 25, 1940 in Medford, OR and last resided in Hillsboro, OR. She graduated from Medford High School, later raised her children in the Portland, OR area.
Gary and Kathleen were married on June 4, 1989 in San Antonio, TX, then relocated to Hillsboro after Gary's retirement from the Air Force.
Music was the hallmark of Kathleen's life work. She was a past member of the Portland Symphonic Choir and current member of the Lutheran Choral Assoc. She was a private voice teacher, and a singer, coach and director of Sweet Adeline and Barbershop Harmony Society choruses. Kathleen was most recently choir director at Hillsboro Presbyterian Church.
Kathleen enjoyed cooking, entertaining in her home, going to the movies and traveling.
Kathleen's joyful spirit illuminated the lives of her friends and family, including her husband, Gary; sons, David Hoover and wife Karen of Vancouver, WA, Michael Hoover and wife Heather of Clatskanie, OR; and six grandchildren.
Graveside services have been held at Fir Lawn Memorial Park in Hillsboro.
A Celebration of Life gathering will be held Sun., April 3, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at Hillsboro Presbyterian Church, 172 NE 32nd Ave., Hillsboro, OR, 97123.
Memorial contributions to: Hillsboro Presbyterian Church Choir/Drama Fund.
Please sign Kathleen's guest book at: www.columbian.com/obits.

Published by The Columbian on Mar. 30, 2011.
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We met Kathleen & Gary while they were stationed in Germany. Kathleen took me under her wings. I am so sorry for your loss, Kathleen was a beautiful person, she will be missed dearly.

Sandra Huie

September 17, 2014

Had the pleasure of singing with Kathie and have known her for 35 years. One of a kind....there will never be another one like her. LOVED her sense of humor! She will be missed terribly. My thoughts and prayers to Gary and the boys.

Patty Stevens

April 4, 2011

I am so sorry to hear about Kathy. I sang with the Columbia River Sweet Adelines and had the pleasure of Kathy being our director. She was beautiful and she showed it in so many ways. My love and prayers to you. Claire Greenbaum

Claire Greenbaum

April 3, 2011

I sang with Kathy and under her direction in the Columbia River Chorus of Sweet Adelines for 8 years. What a fantastc talent she was! Unfortunately, we lost track of each other when I moved away. I was shocked and saddened to learn of her death -- too soon. My condolences to her family.

Karin Goodwin

April 1, 2011

Kathleen was a friend for over 40 years. There are so many memories of times we shared, both good and some not quite so good. But the music was always a part of it, and she will be sorely missed.

Margaret Brock

April 1, 2011

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