Carol Naomi Ashcraft, age 82, passed away
with family at her side on April 16, 2024, at the Alderwood Acute Care and
Rehabilitation Center located in Lynwood, Washington. Carol battled
respiratory illness in the latter stages of her life, fighting to the end, she
displayed grit and determination, both characteristics trademarks of who she
was.
Carol was born on August 24, 1941, to Erwin
Flewelling and Ruth Michaud-Flewelling in Alpena, Michigan. Carol was one
of three children, having an older brother Ralph, and younger sister,
Mary. When Carol was six years of age, her father, Erwin, moved the
family to Seattle, Washington. Carol was a Ballard High School graduate,
class of 1959, and would live the rest of her life in the Seattle/Everett
area.
At a young age, Carol developed a love for
animals. In her youth, and as a young adult, Carol was a competitive equestrian
rider, spending much of her time at the horse barn caring for, riding, and
competing with her beloved horse, “Wazon.” Carol was very fond of
dogs as well and, for a period of her life, made a career out of grooming and
training canines, owning and operating the “Canine Grooming Center” in
Woodinville, Washington. As a subject matter expert in obedience
training, in the early ’80s, Carol published monthly articles for the
“Woodinville Citizen,” the local paper, under the tag, “Doggone It,” providing
obedience training tips to residents.
Carol was a loving sister, mother, aunt,
grandmother, and great-grandmother. She cared deeply for her family and
was always the first to comment on a social media post, proclaiming her
"proudness." Carol is survived by her older brother, Ralph,
younger sister, Mary, daughter Anna, sons Gifford, Kevin, and Damon, and all
her nephews, nieces, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She will
be missed deeply.
The family appreciates your support during this
difficult time. In addition, we would like to especially thank Carol’s
“caregivers” Heidi, Diane, and Tina for the care and compassion they showed to
our mother. She loved all three of you so very much. Services for
Carol are being postponed until the summer of 2025 when all family members can
be present. Please take a moment to share any stories or fond memories
you have of Carol.
Instead of flowers, please consider donating to a wonderful organization - the Olympic Peninsula Equine Network (OPEN) on Carol's behalf.
https://www.olypenequinenet.org/About:
OPEN Olympic Peninsula Equine Network is a non-profit organization dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming horses in need. Our mission is to provide a safe and nurturing environment for horses that have been neglected, abused, or abandoned, and to educate the community about responsible horse ownership.
