Carol Ginkel

CAROL GINKEL Click here to view Carol's Video Tribute IDAHO FALLS, ID-- Carol V. Flora-Ginkel of Idaho Falls passed away peacefully on February 20, 2009, at her home after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend and will be greatly missed. Carol was born on December 12, 1931, in Rexburg, Idaho, to Fred Warren and Theresa Swinyard Reese. She was raised in Rexburg, where she attended school and graduated from Madison High in 1950, and then attended Ricks College. Carol married Bruce Flora on May 18, 1955, at her parent's home in Rexburg. They then moved to Idaho Falls, where Bruce started working for his father's accounting business. They had two children, Jeff and Jeanne. She lived most of her life in Idaho Falls except for a short period of time in Spokane, WA. Carol and Bruce were married for 34 years until his death on September 1, 1989. While raising her children, she began her career in the medical and legal administrative fields. She worked for Drs. Sawyer, Knudsen, and Richtsmeir and for attorney Ted Pike. For many years, she worked for Fairwinds Retirement Community where she thoroughly enjoyed working and loved the residents that she helped and visited with. After her retirement from Fairwinds, she continued to work at Fairwinds when extra help was needed. She touched many and will be missed tremendously. She loved many things in life including wonderful friends and she had many. She was involved in numerous activities including DOES, Eastern Star, PEO Chapter BG, Bridge Dinner group, Sociable's group, and was an all-around great bridge player. She enjoyed reading, playing bridge, spending time with family, attending her grandchildren's events they were involved with, and volunteered at Mountain View Hospital. Later in her life while working at Fairwinds, she became an ambassador for the Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce. Carol always had a smile and "Hello" for everyone and her graciousness was cherished by those who knew her. She later met William L. Ginkel and they were married on June 28, 2004. They were happily married and enjoyed socializing with friends, traveling and seeing the world. Carol is survived by her husband, Bill Ginkel, of Idaho Falls, her son, Jeff (Pam) Flora, of Boise, daughter, Jeanne Jensen, and two grandchildren, Nicole and Brett Jensen of Idaho Falls, a sister-in-law, Ann (Walt) Flora Weybright of San Francisco, CA, and nieces and nephews and her faithful companion, Gus the dachshund. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Bruce, and her parents. The family would like to give special thanks and their deep appreciation to all of her friends and family for their support and help during the time of her illness. We would especially like to thank home health care provider Rhonda Sanchez and the staff of Hospice Alliance. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 7, 2009, at the First Presbyterian Church, 325 Elm Street. The family will receive friends Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. prior to services at the church. Burial will be at Rose Hill Cemetery. Following the services a celebration of Carol's life will be held from 3-5 p.m. at the Fairwinds Retirement Community, 3310 Valencia Drive. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Shriner's Hospita, Fairfax Road at Virginia Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84103, or the local Humane Society. ---------------------------------------------------- Condolences received online: Cindy Isaacson bugs@srv.net Jeanne and Jeff, I was so sorry to here about your Mom. She was a fantastic person. Not only being a great neighbor for me growing up but also my children sneaking up to her house for a cookie or two. She will be missed by all of us. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Betsy Krsul I am grateful for the life of such a wonderful person. Diane Teunessen barneywarneywalking@hotmail.com Jeanne, my sincere condolences on the loss of your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Please let me know if there's anything I can do. Julie Zahn director@shepherdsinn.org I am so sorry for your loss. Carol and I spoke on the phone a few times and met only once in person but I was touched by her kindness and sincerity. I work for a non profit and because Carol worked with the Mountain View Hospital Aux. she contacted us by mail each month. Carol went out of her way to send beautiful cards and encouraging notes in her beautiful hand writing each month. She made a difference. Scott and Diane Leadbetter kathryn_leadbetter@yahoo.com Jeff and family, We are so sorry for your loss. Carol was a wonderful person - we met her only a couple of times and quickly knew she was a very kind and gracious person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. Wendy Winterfeld Robinson wendy.robinson@itd.idaho.gov Jeanne and Jeff, I am deeply sorry about the passing of your mom. She was such a sweet person and a wonderful person to visit with. My heart is broken for you, please take care and God bless you and your family. Wendy and Casey Robinson and family Connie Carter Bill, so sorry for your loss. I’ve known Carol for many years, working with her when I owned Carter Personnel. I loved seeing you and Carol at the Island Park Village Resort, where I work as a desk clerk. My prayers are with you & your family. Dale and Shirley Swanson shirley_swans@yahoo.com Jeanne and Jeff, Our sincere condolences in the loss of your mother. She was a wonderful friend and we will definitely miss her. We are in California for the winter and we will not be able to attend the Memorial Service, but please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. George & Elaine Harris Bill, We were saddened to hear of Carol's death. We have known her for many years and were tickled when we found out we were "shirt tail" relations through our grandchildren, Ross and Dannielle. It was fun to see you two enjoying the celebration of their wedding in August. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Bob and Charlynn Bidstrup We wanted to express our sympathy in the passing of Carol Flora. We were her neighbors when she lived on Virginia Ave. She loved our young family and was always so kind to us. May you feel the love of the Lord during this time of sorrow. Sincerely, Bob and Charlynn Bidstrup Connie Revon Wright [wrightc@ldschurch.org] Jeff and Jeanne, We extend to you our deepest sympathy and our loving thoughts. Your Mother was a very good friend and a wonderful neighbour for so many years as were the two of you. Virginia Avenue was (and is) a great place with so many fine people and so many terrific memories. Our love to you and your family. Roger and Connie Wright Carol Jensen Jeanne, Nicole and Brett (and the other family members as well), Rodger and I were saddened to read about your mother/grandmother. Please know we care and express our deepest thoughts of sympathy and love to all of you and hope that you will feel Heavenly Father's comforting arms around you to give a calm and a peace and a spiritual knowledge that all is well. Love, Rodger & Carol Jensen, Brandon Drive Renell Burnham rdunn@leisurecare.com Bill, Jeff & Jeanne, I don't know where to even begin on letting you know how much your mother and wife affected my life and so many others in such a positive way. She truly was genuinely a compassionate, classy lady. I feel I'm a better person for having been so lucky to have worked with her and known her. Please know that your family is in my thoughts and prayers. Always remember she may be gone but not forgotten. Bob and Carol Girton girtonr@cableone.net Bill, Jeanne, Jeff and family, Our condolences to you on Carol's passing. We are in Arizona so will not be able to attend the services but our thoughts and prayers will be with you. We will certainly miss Carol, we have known her for so many years. Bob and Carol Girton Ann K. Long My sincere sympathies on Carol's passing to her family. I did not know her well, however; we were friends through the Ambassadors and she was a very nice and pleasant lady. I truly enjoyed visiting with her at the events. I will miss seeing her at the lunches and the Ribbon Cuttings. Ann K. Long Amy Pond dnopj@cableone.net Sorry to learn of Carol's passing. I have known Carol since High School and was with her on her Wedding Day to Bruce. We have exchanged Christmas Cards all these years and when we saw each other "always let’s get together." Friends for Ever in Memories. Amy Pond Jane Clark clarkjaneme@aol.com Jeanne & Jeff I became friends with your mother after the death of my husband and your father. They both died under the same circumstances, sudden heart attacks. I very much enjoyed the friendship of your mother. I enjoyed going out to dinner with her and many of my other friend. I was so sorry to learn of her passing. Want for you to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time. Jeff, I am Randy Clark’s mother. I am sure you will remember him from Idaho Falls High School.