It is with great sadness that the family of Carroll McCallum announces her sudden passing in Phoenix, Arizona at the age of 68 years.
A native of Edmonton, after graduation from St. Joseph’s High School, Carroll attended the Misericordia Hospital School and became an X-Ray Technologist in 1964. She worked at the Charles Camsell Hospital in Edmonton for several years. Later in life, Carroll enjoyed a new career with the Government of Canada assisting students and youth in finding gainful employment, which she retired from in 1996. After her and Bill’s retirement they enjoyed golfing together and traveling to Arizona in the winters. They also made their way around Canada and the US several times and saw many sights. One of her favorite trips with Bill was to the Maritimes in 2010, where her family’s roots were.
Carroll will be lovingly remembered as a dedicated wife, mother, sister and friend. She was extremely generous and always willing to help anyone in need. She was well known for warmly welcoming and entertaining friends and family in her and Bill’s home. Her cooking was well known to many.
She is survived by her loving husband of 47 years, William (Bill), son Patrick, daughters Colleen and Melanie (Richard) Weber and grandchildren Stephanie and Marc. She will also be dearly missed by sisters Delphine (Dale) Beischel and Ruth Robinson, numerous nephews and nieces, and many other family members and friends. She holds a special place in many people’s hearts. She was pre-deceased by her father Hubert (1960) and mother Margaret (1990).
Tom and Wilma Pollard says
Bill
We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of your best friend, Carroll.
Many years have passed since we were all in high school together and we treasure the memories that we have enjoyed with you and Carroll since
We wiil say a very special prayer for you and her today.
Tom and Wilma Pollard
Dianne Brown says
Bill and family, so very sorry to hear of the passing of your beautiful wife, mother and friend. The very first time I met Carroll it was over her famous carrot cake, it was your birthday Bill and we were all in the little kitchen at the Christmas Bureau Office. We all looked forward to your birthdays, that Cake and Carroll\’s constant smile. A lovely memory to treasure.
My prayers are with you, Dianne Brown
Greta & Harry de Pruis says
Bill McCallum and family:
Please accept our heartfelt and sincere condolences on the unexpected and sudden passing of your wife, mother and grandmother, Carroll. We were both shocked to read Carroll\’s obituary in today\’s Journal. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all at this very difficult time.
Vicki & Joe Vaitkunas says
Bill,
So soory to hear about Carroll. I know you will miss her bubbly spirit. I always enjoyed visiting with her when we got together. May your many happy memories sustain you during this time of grief.
Vicki & Joe
Garry Fotheringham says
Bill, please accept my sincere condolences to you and your family on Carroll\’s passing. I know you will all miss her dearly, she was a great person as well as a loving wife, mother and grandmother.
Best regards,
Garry Fotheringham
Arthur & Darlene New says
Dear Bill, Our deepest sympathies to you and your family on Caroll\’s passing. We were so very saddened to hear this. Arthur is hunting in Saskatchewan and unfortunately, we were not able to attend the service.
Most sincerely,
Arthur and Darlene New, Sr.
Sonia Chies says
Dear Melanie, Richard, Stefanie, Marc, and Family.
Please accept my deepest condolences. I was very saddened to hear of your news. I am sorry that I could not be there for you today, but I said a special prayer for you sweet mother/Grandmother. Although I only knew her briefly, she was a very kind, kind person. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. I am here for anything you need. I am truly sorry… Sonia
Urgel and Martha St.Pierre says
It is with deepest sympathy that we are passing on our condolences.
Janet Gagne says
Jim Webb and I, are so sorry for your loss. I will miss seeing Caroll at the Champions snack shack after her shift, with you enjoying a drink. Life is precious, every minute counts. Take care Bill, god be with you and your family.
Vi Anderson says
Joan Baer joins me in extending our sincerest sympathy to you and your family.
I know that this will be a trying time for you. We share your grief.
Vi and Joan
Allicia, Stan, Natasha and Jordan Jaroslawski says
Melanie, Richard, Stephanie and Marc, we are so sorry to hear of the sudden passing of your mother and grandmother. We are so sorry for Stephanie and Marc to have their second precious grandmother pass. We are here if you need anything! We send our love to you!
Anne Knight says
My deepest sympathy to Carrol\’s family for this sad sudden loss. I only knew her through Grade One, have a photo of us at first communion and I consider Carrol my first girlfriend.
My heart goes out to Ruth and Delphine as I know how special sisters are. May your sorrow soften in the days to come.
Ed and Gail Dux says
Our sincere sympathy to you and your family. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you in your loss.
John Hatch says
Uncle Bill, Colleen, Melanie and Patrick,
We are deeply saddened by the news of your terrible and sudden loss of Auntie Carroll. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you and your familes. Though we did not see each other often, Carroll was always a joy to meet and talk with at our family get togethers as she was full of love, joy and fun. We all treasure very fond and loving memories of Auntie Carroll. We wish we could be with you next week at the memorial service. Our prayers are with you all. Love John , Patricia, Ryan, Shannon, Jason and Alessia Hatch