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    Celebrating the life of

    Carol Anspacher

    02 Feb 1939 - 06 Oct 2021

    Family and friends

    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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    2 Feb 1939Houston, TX, United States

    Gil Anspacher Baby Carol with her mom, Danesi, and sister, Judy.

    6 Jun 1942

    Gil Anspacher Judy, Carol, Danesi, Max & Mike

    15 Jun 1951Chicago, IL, United States

    Gil Anspacher Fun times! Mike, Danesi, Judy and Carol at the Chicago Museum.

    15 Jun 1956

    Gil Anspacher Carol and Judy traveled to Waikiki after Carol graduated from St. Stephan's Episcopal School.

    1 Sep 1956

    Gil Anspacher Heading to Rice University! Carol with Judy

    10 Jun 1960Lufkin, TX, United States

    Gil Anspacher Married Ted Anspacher.

    9 Feb 1962Dallas, TX, United States

    Gil Anspacher Karen was born

    17 Mar 1965San Rafael, CA, United States

    Gil Anspacher Gil was born

    17 Mar 1965San Rafael, CA, United States

    Karen Anspacher-Meyer Gil was born

    15 Jul 1970Ocean City, MD, United States

    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!

    15 May 1980Tomales, CA, United States

    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.

    15 Jun 1984San Diego, CA, United States

    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.

    20 May 1988San Diego, CA, United States

    Gil Anspacher Mom was enormously proud of Gil's graduation from college.

    20 Jun 1990

    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.

    20 Aug 1991

    Gil Anspacher We love this photo. Likely taken in Oregon. Year unknown :)

    15 Sep 1992Mt. Jefferson Wilderness, Oregon

    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

    20 Jun 1996

    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!

    10 Jan 2000

    Gil Anspacher Mom in Baja. She was so excited to see the Gray whales in Scammon's Lagoon.

    15 Jul 2002

    Gil Anspacher Mom/Grandmama with Skyler & Karen, Mom, Skyler, Ralf, Gil, Sandra in Oregon.

    15 Feb 2004La Manzanilla, Jal., Mexico

    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!

    5 Mar 2005St Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands

    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.

    15 Sep 2010

    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.

    1 Aug 2014Sunriver, OR, United States

    Gil Anspacher A gathering of the whole family in Sunriver, Oregon. Skyler, Karen, Ted, Kaia, Jeanette, Gil, Carol.

    14 Jul 2016Corvallis, OR, United States

    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.

    30 Jun 2017Yachats, OR, United States

    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!

    27 Jun 2021Corvallis, OR, United States

    Karen Anspacher-Meyer Carol's brother Mike came for a wonderful visit. Many fun stories, laughs and memories were shared!

    chris S. Such a good photo - I also met Mike and his wife when they visited San Antonio. Please extend my condolences to him and Judy as well. Chris...
    12 Sep 2021Avery Park And Natural Area

    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 Anspacher5 Oct 2021
    6 Oct 2021Corvallis, Oregon

    Gil Anspacher Tribute CAROL DANESI WORTHAM ANSPACHER February 2, 1939 – October 6, 2021

    chris S. My sympathies. I met your mom and Aunt Judy when they visited my house in San Antonio (Belle Wortham's home from 1935). She was a sweet an...