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Our dear Mom passed away in October, peaceful, calm with Karen and Gil holding her close, our love surrounding us. She lived her life with passion and we miss her, and are so grateful for a life well-lived and the love we share.
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Join MemoriesGil Anspacher Baby Carol with her mom, Danesi, and sister, Judy.
Gil Anspacher Judy, Carol, Danesi, Max & Mike
Gil Anspacher Fun times! Mike, Danesi, Judy and Carol at the Chicago Museum.
Gil Anspacher Carol and Judy traveled to Waikiki after Carol graduated from St. Stephan's Episcopal School.
Gil Anspacher Heading to Rice University! Carol with Judy
Gil Anspacher Married Ted Anspacher.
Gil Anspacher Karen was born
Gil Anspacher Gil was born
Karen Anspacher-Meyer Gil was born
Gil Anspacher Ocean City, Maryland vacation, when we lived in New Jersey. Our family soaked up beach life and in the Atlantic, we learned how to ride the waves!
Gil Anspacher Mom and Gil began hiking the Marin Headlands, bringing a picnic lunch with them, and watching the elk in the grasslands along the Pacific Ocean.
Karen Anspacher-Meyer Karen graduates from UC San Diego. I remember Mom coming to visit me every year while I was at UCSD - we had so much fun exploring the beaches of La Jolla and Del Mar.
Gil Anspacher Mom was enormously proud of Gil's graduation from college.
Gil Anspacher Gil & Mom in Corvallis. Prior to moving to Oregon, Mom came to visit her kids often and together we enjoyed the natural beauty of Oregon.
Gil Anspacher We love this photo. Likely taken in Oregon. Year unknown :)
Gil Anspacher Come on, Mom, let's go backpacking! She was a trooper, our smiles wouldn't tell you it rained much of the weekend!! Gil, Karen, Carol, Ralf
Gil Anspacher Once Mom recovered from the lithium toxicity, she started traveling. Alaska was one of the first big trips. We remember the excitement and a bit of concern for our Mom, "going off on a big trip." We didn't need to worry, she would go on to travel the world!
Gil Anspacher Mom in Baja. She was so excited to see the Gray whales in Scammon's Lagoon.
Gil Anspacher Mom/Grandmama with Skyler & Karen, Mom, Skyler, Ralf, Gil, Sandra in Oregon.
Gil Anspacher Carol traveled to Mexico to visit Karen & Ralf, one of her most relaxing vacations ever! Fond memories of avocado stuffed with shrimp for lunch on the beach!
Gil Anspacher Mom cherished her time with her grandchildren, Skyler and Kaia, traveling to the Virgin Islands to visit Gil and his family twice a year, and joining them when they were sailing the Caribbean.
Gil Anspacher Carol traveled to Kenya and Tanzania and she loved the wildlife - and this experience of dancing with the Masai women was a lifetime highlight.
Gil Anspacher A gathering of the whole family in Sunriver, Oregon. Skyler, Karen, Ted, Kaia, Jeanette, Gil, Carol.
Karen Anspacher-Meyer Skyler, Mom & Kaia in Avery Park by the Redwood trees. Mom was thrilled when Gil and his children moved back to Corvallis.
Gil Anspacher Karen & Mom enjoyed "girl time" trips to the Oregon coast. Beach walks, eating seafood, quiet times together, soaking up the beauty and calm. I am so grateful!
Karen Anspacher-Meyer Carol's brother Mike came for a wonderful visit. Many fun stories, laughs and memories were shared!
Karen Anspacher-Meyer Mom and I enjoyed a picnic lunch and the beautiful roses together. Sweet time!
Video: Carol Anspacher - A Special Life https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0pGo9UkGBk
Gil Anspacher Tribute CAROL DANESI WORTHAM ANSPACHER February 2, 1939 – October 6, 2021