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MUIR, CAROLE JEAN WINIKER

April 1, 2021 18 Condolences

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Carole Jean Winiker Muir, born February 5, 1938, in Mojave, CA to James H. Winiker and Marietta Ritchie Winiker.
Carole Muir passed peacefully at home on March 25, 2021 with beloved husband John Muir at her side.
Carole’s earliest years were lived in the Philippine Islands where she and her family spent three years as Prisoners of War in the city of Manila.
After returning to the states, she grew up and attended school in Ajo, AZ. Carole and husband John lived in Phoenix with an intervening 2 years in Australia. On March 2, 2021 they celebrated their 60th anniversary.
Carole raised four children: James (Sonya), Charles (Franny), Vanessa (Benno) and John. She leaves eight grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren and her brother Dick Winiker.
Carole loved to laugh, knew no strangers, had a gift for creating friendships, and was caring and supportive to family and friends, many of whom she met during her years in the front office at Creighton Elementary School and at Kitchen Classics.
She created a home where many gathered, and everyone was welcomed to stay for a glass of wine or dinner. She also made friends everywhere she went, she made many long-time friends of the workers at her favorite stores and never missed an opportunity to share a laugh or smile to brighten their days.
Carole was both rock and glue for her family and like all loved sisters, wives, and mothers will be sorely missed.
No services are planned. Memorial to be held at a later date.

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  1. James Muir

    April 1, 2021 at 5:09 pm

    Love you mom
    Jamie

  2. Amanda

    April 2, 2021 at 10:23 am

    I miss and love you so very much grandma!

  3. Janet Holt

    April 2, 2021 at 11:15 am

    Sending prayers and healing thoughts to your family as you will miss your mom/grandma/great grandma! She was an amazing person who loved all who she came into contact with! The world is missing a marvelous woman and the sky has a new star.
    Sending my loves and hugs!

  4. Stacie Derepentigny

    April 2, 2021 at 12:02 pm

    Carol was so incredibly loving and helpful to Alice and I when our momma was ill. She will be missed by all.
    Love
    Stacie

  5. Joanne Allen

    April 2, 2021 at 2:19 pm

    A very caring , loving Aunty . Will be very missed.

    Love Joanne xx

  6. Sandra Zapien-Ferrero

    April 2, 2021 at 3:29 pm

    Dear Muir Family,
    Your mom was truly a GREAT LADY that welcomed all in the Creighton School office. She and my mom were friends and my mother, Sally Zapien, always said work at Creighton and the PTA were so much fun with Carole around! May your memories bring you comfort at this difficult time. Our family will always remember Carole with a smile on her face and an exuberance that was truly infectious. May she rest in God’s peace and love.

  7. Shelly Earl

    April 2, 2021 at 11:50 pm

    My heart breaks for your family.
    She was an amazing person. Such a kind heart and soul.

  8. Alice and Pete Packer

    April 3, 2021 at 12:49 pm

    Carole, The best friend anyone could ever have. I love her very much.

    The heart is never ready, the time is never right to say goodbye.

    Sending Love and Prayers to all her wonderful Family.

    Love,
    Pete and Alice Packer

  9. Julie Ollerton Campbell

    April 3, 2021 at 3:23 pm

    I have the best memories of Carole. So many years after grade school was come and gone I would see Carole at Walgreens, or Costco. I loved seeing her big smile and always felt I was being greeted by a great friend. My thoughts and prayers are with the Muir family!!

  10. Tom Fox

    April 4, 2021 at 10:38 am

    I am very sorry for your loss. Tom Fox

  11. Henry Blattel

    April 4, 2021 at 1:25 pm

    John,
    Sorry to hear about losing your wife.

  12. Jimmy LaRue

    April 5, 2021 at 5:19 pm

    Sorry for your loss your mother will be missed our thoughts and prayers are with you

  13. Sally

    April 6, 2021 at 1:00 am

    Thinking of you all and sending love. An amazing, loving, caring Aunty who looked after so many of us.

    Love Sally xx

  14. Maryanne Williams

    April 6, 2021 at 6:00 pm

    In Australia we only had a few years getting to know our cousin John’s wife. It felt very exotic having an American relative & Carole warmed to our family so quickly. A very lovely lady. Our hearts are with John & all his family.
    Maryanne Williams née Muir

  15. Sabina Muir

    April 6, 2021 at 8:21 pm

    Love to you all at this time from Sabina Muir and Family in Australia xxx

  16. Sharon Steeley

    April 8, 2021 at 9:48 pm

    Jim,
    Your mother was beautiful, with an amazing smile snd laugh. Her friendship with my mother was greatly appreciated. Some amazing women lived in our neighborhood. Your Mom was part of the village that helped to raise us.
    May Heavenly Father wrap his loving arms around your family to provide peace to you and your family.
    Much love,
    Sharon

  17. Ingrid

    April 9, 2021 at 6:32 pm

    John and family :
    Our deepest condolences to you at this sad time.
    After reading the messages, Carole is loved by so many people thru her life.
    I know we have lost contact but working with you John since the 1980’s at Motorola
    and still heard about you thru the Sherwood’s, I remember some wonderful stories of
    your family… Please know that you are in our thoughts these days..
    Ingrid and Gordon

  18. Al Boyle

    June 23, 2021 at 11:09 am

    I’m so very sorry for your loss.
    There are never any words that make it easier or express the sorrow well enough.

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