Carolyn L. Calhoun
Carolyn L. Calhoun, 81, of Tipton was called home by her Savior on September 4, 2018, at I.U. Health Tipton Hospital, following a brief illness. She also lived in Huntington, Lafayette and Boswell over the course of her bountiful life. Carolyn was born August 28, 1937, in Cleveland, Ohio to Donald and Lucille (Schriefer) Sutton. On September 9, 1961, she married Fred Calhoun, and he preceded her in death October 4, 1994.
Carolyn graduated from Huntington High School in 1955. She was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Tipton, Red Hat Society, Tipton County Art Guild and Kiwanis. She enjoyed painting, gardening, baking (her dinner rolls and cinnamon rolls were legendary!), and was a sports enthusiast – especially of her beloved Tipton Blue Devils, Purdue Boilermakers and Chicago Cubs.
Carolyn is survived by four children: Joann Calhoun (West Lafayette, Indiana); John Calhoun and wife, Sara (Salem, Indiana); Jeanette Oster and husband, Kevin (Miles City, Montana); and Jane Schott and husband, Tom (West Lafayette); a sister, Ann Paschall (Columbia, South Carolina); and six grandchildren: Sydney, August, Adam, Molly, Samantha and Sam. She was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Ken Paschall.
A funeral mass will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, September 10, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church with Fr. Dennis Goth presiding. Burial will be in St. John’s Cemetery. Visitation is from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. Sunday, September 9, at Young-Nichols Funeral Home in Tipton.
Memorial donations may be made to the Tipton Art Guild Scholarship Fund c/o Encompass Credit Union, 201 N. Main Street, Tipton, Indiana, 46072.
So sorry to hear of Mrs. Calhoun’s passing. She was a wonderful lady who enriched the lives of everyone who had the pleasure/honor of meeting her..
Carolyn was an awesome friend, very active in the community, contributing and belonging to organizations like the Tipton Art Guild, Kiwanis, Red Hats, etc. She is loved and will be missed.
I am so sorry for your loss. Loved Mrs. C she was always a pleasure to have at Curves. Quiet, Funny and sometimes a surprise comment would come from her. I will miss her.
CAROLYN was a good friend, and a wealth of knowledge about many things. I called her often about painting questions. We loved her and she will be missed very much. We send our words of comfort to the family, who were very close to their mother. Ramona Trubey
Carolyn, like her husband Fred, will be greatly missed by the Tipton Community. Her work with the Tipton Art Association, the Tipton Art Guild, and the many years she worked with the Tipton Co. Pork Festival Art Show are testament to her love of, and devotion to, the arts in our community. She was also an avid supporter of the young people involved with the athletic programs at THS. I still remember her awesome rolls she made for the many Science Club campouts!! Her talent, smile and quiet demeanor will be missed by those who knew her. May she now hear those words,”Well done, good and faithful servant…” God grant her rest and her family comfort and peace.
Please except my condolences. May you find comfort in knowing that your dear one is safe in the memory of God, who will remember every detail about her and bring her back again. John 5:28, 29 gives this assurance.
What a very special person. Her legacy lives on in her wonderful children and grandchildren. We will miss our Conde Street neighbor.
Dear Calhoun children, So Sorry about the passing of your mother. I will forever think of you and your mother, as the blonde haired family, as I can recall all of you riding your bicycles around town. Please accept my condolences and my daughters’. Susie Stevens and the Plake girls.
So sorry to hear of your Mother’s passing. Your Mom & Dad were great influences on me and so many others during high school.
I am so very sorry to hear that your mother has passed. Both your parents were very influential to so many folks. I’m sure you have many memories to hold dear.
Sending love and prayers and condolences. from your cousin Bret in Florida, sorry I cannot be there but i know Mom and brother Lonny are there with you, as you were for us when Dad psssed not long ago..
To the family of Fred and Carolyn we send our sympathy for the loss of Carolyn. We knew your Dad far better as a favorite teacher, mentor and friend and had met your Mom, both wonderful people. The mention of your Mom’s legendary dinner rolls and cinnamon rolls made me think that you grew up with two wonderful cooks. My brother and I ran cross country for THS and had the pleasure of having your Dad cook and keep an eye on us as we trained at the Indiana Dunes. He made a great desert called “Apple Betty”. You know it was good for us to remember after fifty years! We know you will always have wonderful memories of your Mom and Dad.