It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our kind, brave, and loving wife and mother. Carolyn Alice Ewer passed away on July 28, 2024. She was 87 years old. She is survived by her husband Douglas and her daughter Melissa.

Carolyn was born on February 1, 1937, in Petaluma, CA, as the third child to George and Georgina Atkinson.

Carolyn spent her childhood years living in the town of Bloomfield, CA, where she grew up on the Atkinson dairy ranch with her older brother and 6 sisters.

In 1954, Carolyn graduated from Tomales High School. While attending high school, Carolyn was an honor roll student and she was also a great athlete for the Girls’ Athletics Association. During her junior year, the Girls’ Athletics Association, took over the sports activities when, they won all of the girls’ class championships in volleyball, basketball, and baseball.

After graduation Carolyn began working as an accountant and in the later years of the 1960’s she moved to Tahoe City, CA, to further her career. This is where she met Douglas. She always said “It was love at first sight”. In 1970 the two were married on December 31. Their first daughter, Melissa Beth, was born on November 2, 1972, followed by a second daughter, Kelly René, on April 7, 1974.

Carolyn loved her family dearly. She was truly devoted to them. Her marriage of 53 years with her husband, Douglas, was cherished. She was a dedicated, loving wife. Carolyn’s daughters, were the light of her life. She was a mother who worried for them, rooted for them, protected them, supported them, and always loved them. Carolyn was also an amazing and loving stepmother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend of many.

Carolyn will always be remembered for her sense of humor and quick wit, which was second to none. Her infectious smile and laugh will live on forever. We will all miss Carolyn dearly, but we are so grateful for the time we had to spend with her. We will always feel her presence in our hearts.