Carroll Jeanne Lakin

Carroll Jeanne Lakin, age 85 of Oakland, Oregon passed away on March 7, 2012 in Roseburg, Oregon. She was born February 12, 1927 in Morton County, Kansas to Charles and Fannie Ipson. Carroll was one of eleven children. She was preceded in death by her husband Francis; son, Richard and great granddaughter, Michelle Clark. Carroll is survived by her partner of 17 years, Fred Young, sister Cleo Clinesmith; sister-in-law; Norma Higgins; children: Janice (Skip), Ronald, Anna(Frank) Robert, and Justin; eleven grandchildren, fifteen great grandchildren, one great great granddaughter, and many nieces and nephews. Carroll leaves behind a legacy of positivity, Love, volunteerism, and music. She played piano for the Retired Rhythm Rounder's who volunteered their time to the Senior Center, in Sutherlin and Roseburg, VA Hospital Alzheimer's Unit, Sutherlin Grange, and too many places to mention. A visitation will be held from 9:00am to 12:00pm on Monday March 12, 2012 at Sutherlin Chapel of the Roses. Celebration of her Life will follow at 1:00pm. A reception, at the Sutherlin Senior Center for family and friends will be at 2:30pm, please join them for cake, coffee, fellowship, and remembrance. She will be missed greatly!! Donation may be sent in Carroll's name to the Sutherlin Senior Center, P.O. Box 1084 Sutherlin, OR 97479.