Carole Gene West

Carole Gene West, 70, passed away unexpectedly on
Sunday, April 6, 2008, surrounded by her loving
family, in Missoula, Montana. 
Carole was born December 27, 1937, in Portland,
Oregon. 
After raising her own children she became a super
nanny for several families in Washington State. She
later established and operated a successful painting
business, Westco Painting, with her husband Bob. In
2002, they relocated to Missoula from Everett, WA. 
Carole was an avid bowler, golfer and shopper. Her
passions included reading and gardening. 
Carole will be remembered for her gift of
unconditional love for her family and friends. She
made many friends wherever she went. Her family was
the most important part of her life and continuely put
others before herself. 
Carole is survived by Bob, her husband of 27 years;
her children, Paul (Kelly) Darrow, of Leavenworth,
Washington, John (Dona) Darrow, of Missoula, Kim (Rod)
Chalker, of Lynnwood, Washington, Greg Darrow, of
Missoula, and Michael (Cheryl) Darrow, of Everett,
Washington; her three grandchildren, Michael Scher, of
Missoula, Cassandra Chalker and Shelby Chalker, of
Lynnwood, Washington; her sister, Sharon (Lynn) Hatch,
of Portland, Oregon; her brother, Richard Peake; and
half-brother, Bob Peake, of Portland, Oregon; and many
nieces and nephews. 
Carole will be laid to rest on April 19, 2008, at
Sunset Memorial Gardens in Missoula, MT.
Carole was loved very much by everyone who knew her
and she will be missed immensely. 

Published in The Herald (Everett) on 4/20/2008.