HARTZELL, Carolyn (Carol) Lucille

The White Mountain Independent, Show Low, Arizona ~ July 20, 2009 Carolyn 'Carol' Lucille Hartzell Carolyn "Carol" passed from this life July 16, 2009, in the Bannon Springs Group Home in Vernon. She was born Jan. 16, 1937, in Harrisville, N.Y., to Kenneth and Marian (Miller) Carvell. Carol graduated from high school there, and received her bachelor's degree in education from SUNY at Buffalo, N.Y. She taught third grade for nine years in Berkeley, Calif., and in the Denver, Colo., areas, before turning to law. Working as a legal assistant for 21 years with various Denver law firms gave her pleasure and the opportunity to expand her horizons. Carol married in 1958, and her great treasures were her children, though the marriage ended in divorce. Her fun times were spent singing, crafting, reading, bowling and enjoying the company of friends. She sang with the Empire Lyric Players, a Gilbert and Sullivan repertory group in Denver, where she met her husband and soul mate, Bill Hartzell, and during 31 years of marriage, the two were also part of several ensemble groups plus the Northland Chorale. After retiring to Lakeside, Carol helped to establish a women's barbershop group called The White Mountain Belles. She was also active in Show Low's Library's book discussion group and the Lakeside Writer's Group. She is survived by her mother, Marian; children Jann Hardy of Aurora, Colo., and James Hardy of Burbank, Calif.; grandson Thomas Hardy, also of Burbank, Calif.; stepdaughters Linda (Robert) Colburn of Chandler and Susan (Glenn) Kacsh of Queen Creek; brothers Ken (Joan) Carvell and Gerald (Marlene) Carvell; and sister Christina Rains. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Hartzell (October 2008), and her father, Kenneth Carvell (May 2006). No formal services are planned. Donations may be made in Carolyn's name to Hospice Compassus, 1789 W. Commerce Drive, Lakeside, AZ 85929. Owens Livingston Mortuary of Show Low handled arrangements. For those who have special memories and would like to send private condolences or sign an online guest book, visit www.owenslivingstonmortuary.com