Carol J. Baldwin

Carol J. Baldwin, 81, of Suring, passed away at home on Thursday, Nov. 23, 2023. Carol was born on Aug. 26, 1942, to the late Cyril and Marjorie (Bell) Bader. She graduated from Coleman High School. On Dec. 2, 1961, Carol married Rodney “Joe” Baldwin Sr. in Tacoma, Washington. Carol worked as a teacher’s aide at Mountain and Suring schools and later as an aide at New View Industries. She loved nature, greatly enjoying flowers and gardening. Carol adored spending time with her family and working with children for her job. She is a member of St. Michael Catholic Church in Suring. Carol is survived by her two sons, Rodney (Judy) Baldwin Jr. and Mark (Camey) Baldwin; two daughters, Trisha Baldwin and Kristi (Nathaniel) Ross; siblings, Robert (Darla) Bader, Glenn (Doris) Bader, Dennis (Margaret) Bader, Kathy (Kevin) Moeller and Susan Maye; grandchildren, Matthew (Sam), Caleb (Elle), Angie, Hailey (Kai), Moriah, Brittani (Cody), Joshua, Josiah, Trinity, Isaac; great-grandchildren, Skylar, Saige, Calvin, Ethan, Audrey and Axton. Carol is further survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe; great-grandson, Astriel; brothers, Kenneth Bader and Ronald (Bev) Bader. Visitation will be held at St. Michael Catholic Church in Suring on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023, from 9 a.m. until the Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Walter Stumpf officiating. Gruetzmacher Funeral Home is assisting the family. Online condolences can be expressed at www.gruetzmacherfuneralhome.com. A special thank you to Unity Hospice for the care and compassion offered to Carol and her family during their time of need. Further thanks to Carol’s in-home caretaker, Debbie Hribal, for the wonderful care she offered to Carol to allow her to stay in her home.