Carolyn J. Etchison
Carolyn Jacquier Etchison, 90, of Tipton died at 9:45 p.m. on Monday, January 6, 2020, at I.U Health – Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. Carolyn was born in Arcadia, Indiana, on January 11, 1929, to John J. & Edra A. (Startzman) Jacquier. She grew up in Arcadia and also lived in Covington, Indiana, for 20 years. On January 20, 1952, she married Junior Dallas Etchison who preceded her in death on January 9, 2005.
Carolyn first worked as a secretary for the Indiana Secretary of State. She also worked as a legal secretary and was the co-owner with her husband of the House of Flowers in Tipton. She was the first Executive Director of the Tipton County Historical Society. Carolyn was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, the BPW (Business and Professional Women), Mu Epsilon Lambda, and the DAR. She graduated from Jackson Central High School in 1946, and was the first woman to be elected to the Covington Community Schools Board of Education. She had belonged to the Tipton and Hamilton County Democratic parties and the Tipton County Democrat Women’s Club.
Survivors include her four children: Patti Etchison, Tipton; John Michael Etchison, Atlanta; Mary Etchison Delph and husband Terry, Tipton; and Susie Etchison Bailey and husband Dennis, Atlanta; two sisters, Beverly Jacquier, Indianapolis, and Elizabeth J. Lewis, Sun City, Arizona; Mary Patterson, who was like a sister; four grandchildren: Nichole (Tyson) Biddle, Stephanie (Sam) Sarpong, Rachael Brewer, and Elizabeth Bailey; and several step-grandchildren. Carolyn also has four great-grandchildren: Lucy Burkett, Grant Burkett, Jocelyn Erwin, and Jaylen Sarpong as well as several step-great-grandchildren.
Carolyn was preceded in death by three sisters: Marilyn Adams, Patricia Jacquier and Janet Waugh, and one brother, John Jacquier.
A funeral mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 11, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church with Rev. Dennis Goth presiding. Burial will follow in Arcadia Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Friday at Young-Nichols Funeral Home, where a Rosary Service will be held at 8:00 p.m.
Memorial contributions in Carolyn’s honor may be made to the building fund at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 335 Mill Street, Tipton, Indiana, 46072 or the American Cancer Society, 5635 West 96th Street, Suite 100, Indianapolis, Indiana, 46278.
We have lost a spirited and beloved woman who did so much good for so many people. Mitch’ Alborn said it best when he said, “But she wasn’t around, and that’s the thing when your parents die. You feel like instead of going in to every fight with backup, you are going into every fight alone.” We will miss you dearly, Caroline.
It is with extreme sadness that we extend our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Carolyn J. Etchison. She was the matriarch of our Startzman-Davis families and the “poet laureate” of all things historical. Carolyn’s professional writing can be read in the volumes of books and pamphlets she wrote and in the historical story of our families that she created. Carolyn loved her God, her country and her family and fiercely defended them all. What an honor it was to have known her and how blessed we are that our memories of her will live in our hearts always. May she rest in the hands of our Lord for eternity. – The Startzman-Davis Reunion Members
Wondrful lady and family. She was very active and did a lot for the community. An open thinker. She will be deeply missed.
Mary Beth
So sorry for your loss. We will be thinking of you and your family🙏🏻
Bobbye
Thank you so much Bobbye.
Susie so sorry for loss. May God be with you.
Thank you, Ruth
The world lost a beautiful woman . My grandma. You were the epitome of the perfect grandma. You taught me so much during my time with you. You made sure I knew how to count change back, to put together a flower arrangement (being at the shop are some of my fondest memories), to cook, to look up genealogy (we got 1st place at State Fair!), to be an honest person, to work hard, to plant flowers, to be patient with puzzles (even how to hide the last piece 😂), and to always love others. Your great grandkids: Madi, Taylor, Kaylie, Lucy, and Grant all loved you just as much as I do. And I know how much you loved them, you could see it by the sparkle in your eyes when they were around. I can only imagine how big your smile was when you saw Poppy again. I know he had a huge grin on his face seeing you! Please kiss him and give him our love. We love you and miss you so much already! You were truly an inspiration of grace, love, and acceptance. Love you more then you know! 😘❤️
So sorry for your loss!!!
Oh I am so very sorry to hear this. She was one absolutely fine lady. I know that you all will miss her dearly as will everyone who knew her.
Very sorry to hear of Carolyn’s death. She was a good, talented and hard working woman. Many good memories with her and J. D. over the years.. All of you are in our prayers as you say goodbye to your mother.
Sorry for the loss. Still remember the good times we had in scouting in Covington. We have a grandson in the Atlanta area (Sandy Springs).
Love to all,