Caroline L. Ochs Obituary (1923 - 2016)

Caroline L. OCHS Age 92, born August 25, 1923 in CA to John Kimmerle and Elsie Gustafson, died peacefully from congestive heart failure on June 12, 2016. She was a majorette in the Kirkland Drum and Bugle Corp, that participated in the opening ceremony of the first Lake Washington Bridge. After graduating in 1941 from Kirkland HS, Caroline went to work at the Seattle Army Depot. On the dance floor she met the "love of her life," Andrew Ochs, whom she married in 1945 and raised 5 children with. Andrew died in 1983 and she remained a widow for 33 years. Caroline enjoyed watching General Hospital with Andrew, dancing; Mariners, the news, playing bingo, and writing weekly letters to her lifelong friends. Travels in Europe, Caribbean, Alaska, and Reno were highlights in her life. Caroline's children are Louise, Judith, Warren, Robert, and Elaine; 4 grandsons, 4 granddaughters; 1 great-granddaughter; and 1 great grandson due in late August; also numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews. She loved her brother Gerald "Kim" Kimmerle (Joan) and her two nieces, Judy Lynn (1955-1973) and Susan. The family expresses sincere thanks to Emma for her care and companionship while mom lived in her home. Thanks to Compassion Care House, and A and A Adult Family Homes for their constant care and especially to the loving caregivers Zeny and Casandra. And, thanks to the many health care service providers of Everett Providence Hospice. Recitation of the Rosary will be at 10:30 AM followed by the Funeral Mass at 11:00 AM, BOTH Tuesday, June 21st at St. Mary Catholic Church 4200 88th St. NE, Marysville, WA 98270 Interment, Holyrood Cemetery Hoffner Fisher & Harvey Guestbook at harveyfuneral.com To send a flower arrangement in memory of Caroline L. Ochs, please click here to visit our sympathy store.