Submitted by: Dan Rich

Carol Ann Lamphier

June 17, 1939 - July 16, 2008

South Bend Tribune 7/17/2008
MISHAWAKA - Carol Ann Lamphier, 69, of Mishawaka, Indiana, passed away in her home on Wednesday, July 16, 2008, of natural causes. Carol was born June 17, 1939, in Michigan City, Indiana, to the late Fred and Dorothy (Knoblock) Schroeder. On October 6, 1956, the former Ms. Schroeder married Mr. Ray Lamphier in Angola, Indiana. Her husband Ray survives along with their children, Johnny Joe Lamphier and Wanetta Lamphier, both of Mishawaka; a son-in-law, David Green of Mishawaka; and two sisters, Sandra (Tim) Borsodi of Mishawaka and Connie (Ken) Smessaert of South Bend. Carol is also survived by four grandchildren, Kayla, Jaxsin, Caden and David; along with several nieces and nephews.

Carol was employed as a department supervisor for 24 years with K-Mart in Mishawaka. She enjoyed traveling with her family and friends. Her favorite destinations were Greece, Hawaii and Alaska. A lifelong resident of Mishawaka and the eldest of three girls growing up, Carol was like a second mother to her sisters. Carol loved her family, and was always available to baby-sit their children, and always had a loving hug and open lap for her nieces and nephews. She loved her grandchildren beyond belief, and her home and arms were always open to them. She cheered the loudest for their baseball games, and was always by their side. Carol was a "people person," and lived her life helping others, and hurting no one. In her memory, contributions may be made to the Center for Hospice and Palliative Care.