Carol Witter, age 66, of Harris died August 23, 2009 at Abbott-Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 P.M. Wednesday, August 26th at Strike Funeral Home – Cambridge Chapel. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at our Cambridge Chapel. Interment will be in Isanti Union Cemetery.
Carol Jean Witter was born March 18, 1943 in Andover, South Dakota to Raymond and Eileen McKittrick. Her family moved to St. Paul where she attended school and graduated from Central High School. Carol married Gordon Witter on April 10, 1964. They made their home in Minneapolis, then in St. Paul before moving to Chisago County. They lived in Harris for the past 22 years. Carol enjoyed her flowers, gardening, sewing, crocheting and doing handwork.
Carol passed away on August 23, 2009 at Abbott-Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis at the age of 66 years, 5 months and 5 days. She is survived by her husband, Gordon of Harris; three children, Sherry Witter (Peter Gnau) of Paris, Kentucky, David (Anita Root) Witter of Stacy, Shannon Witter of Brooklyn Park; grandchildren and great-grandchildren; one brother, Harold (Eileen) McKittrick of Oregon; six sisters, Joanne (Palmer) Heckel of South Dakota, Nancy (Martin) Granica of Wisconsin, Sharon Birchem of Brainerd, Rae Marpe of Minnetonka, Patricia (Bob) Hill of St. Paul, Kay (Phil) Salma of St. Paul; and by other relatives and friends.
Thoughts and prayers to Carol’s family. It has been many many years since I had seen Carol but knew of her illness and all the pain ALS can bring, I have just learned that my neighbor has ALS, he is in his 50’s.
Blessed be Carol’s memory. Sandi & Jim Thomas
My thoughts and prayers are with all who knew and loved Carol. It has been my priveledge to know Carol, and to see her love of life, even in the most difficult circumstances. Gordy you have been an inspiration in your love and devotion to Carol. Many Blessings to you and your family.
Rosemarie