Carolyn Jean Quinn Whitmer Obituary (1942

Carolyn Jean Whitmer, 71, passed away peacefully in her home in El Centro, California on April 8, 2014, after a long illness. She was born on August 29, 1942 in Madison, Indiana. Carolyn became a resident of Imperial County when she met and married her husband, Ted, in 1968. Carolyn was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She had a most infectious laugh and wonderful sense of humor. Carolyn enjoyed reading, watching movies, listening to music and talking with her family and friends into the long hours of the night. She worked as a bookkeeper for many years. A LOVING FAMILY Carolyn is survived by her husband, Ted, a retired Imperial County Assistant Sheriff. She is also survived by her children, John Bobbitt (Joe), Michael Bobbitt, and Charleen Ramirez (Phil); grandchildren, Lacey, Nickolas, Ryan, Danica, and Derek; sisters, Helen Ann Liter (Darrell), Pat Quinones (Al), Linda Bocio (Richard); brothers, Buddy Quinn (Dorothy), John Quinn, and Michael Quinn (Lisa); brother-in-law, Randall Whitmer (Soknin); as well as numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews. Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Edna Quinn, her brother, Thomas Quinn, father-in-law Richard Whitmer and mother-in-law Sandy Whitmer. She was dearly loved by her family and friends and her kindness and generosity will be greatly missed. CELEBRATION OF LIFE A celebration of life will be held at Hems Brothers Mortuary in El Centro, at 6:00 p.m., Friday, April 25, 2014. MEMORIAL EXPRESSIONS In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Imperial County Humane Society. Cards Are Available at the Funeral home. To send a flower arrangement in memory of Carolyn Jean Quinn Whitmer, please click here to visit our sympathy store.