Carol Walden
December 25, 1937 ~ January 24, 2022
Carol Jean Walden, 84, entered the gates of Heaven January 24, 2022, after a brief illness. A celebration of life visitation for Donald (pass on February 4, 2022) and Carol will be held on Saturday, February 19, 2022, from 1-4 p.m. at the Mount Vernon Fire Department, 606 2nd Avenue SW, Mount Vernon. A celebration of life memorial service for Donald and Carol will be held on Sunday, March 27, 2022, at 1:30 p.m. at the Lisbon United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Mount Vernon.
Carol Jean Hartenberger was born December 25, 1937, in Cedar Rapids, to Robert and Anna (Zache) Hartenberger. She graduated from Mount Vernon High School in 1955. Carol married Donald Eugene Walden on July 17, 1955. They were married for 66 years and had been together for 70. She was the seamstress for Bauman and company for over 40 years and continued to fill in when a need arose and she was available. Carol has a long history of community service in Mount Vernon, she and Don served as realtors for many years. Rather than retire, Carol became a mobile Notary/Closing Agent for many companies nationwide, traveling all across Iowa, until just before Christmas 2021. Carol is remembered by many for her vibrant personality, her love of God, and having the fattest squirrels in town. She loved cardinals and would always share the story of the visiting cardinals and her undying faith in Jesus Christ.
She is mourned, missed, and loved by a huge family including her husband, Don; children, Mark, Deborah Goodlove-Condit, Todd (Sandy), and Beth (Harry) Wood; 10 grandchildren, Katherine (Brad) Giebeck and Eric (Tanya) Walden, Nathan (Amanda) Goodlove and Leah Sengbush, Kristen (Marin) Monul, Danny Walden, Matt Calvello, and Emily Walden, and Timothy (Keshia) Smith and Jonathan (Morgan) Smith; 13 great grandchildren, William and Matthew, Ronald and Reva, Thalia, Janae, Jordan, and Isaiah, Sophie, Brayden and Faith, and Augustus and Genevieve; sister, Shirley Allison; and many extended family members and friends.
Carol was preceded in death by her parents; sister Mary Wolrab Wolk; brother-in-law, Darwin Ammeter Sr.; and son-in-law, David Condit.
Cards may be directed to the family at PO Box 135, Mt. Vernon, Iowa 52314.
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May God Bless & Console Each & Everyone of Carol’s Family & Friends. You have my deepest sympathy. Beth, if you need me I am here for you.
I enjoyed getting to know Carol better through Sunday mornings at church. She was a friendly , smiling lady. Our sincere sympathy to Carol’s family.
As Carol nourished everyone around her with her love and faith, her memory tree will nourish the earth. How beautiful is her legacy!
Carol was a kind and loving person. She’ll remain in our hearts forever. We pray for her eternal repose. We send thoughts of comfort for all of you.
Sorry for your loss. I only met her once when they came to my house to do some paperwork. Very sweet lady
Mark, I’m glad I got to meet your mother. She was welcoming and very kind to me. My deepest sympathy to you and your entire family.
Walden family, I’m so sorry for your loss. I don’t think I ever saw Carol without a smile on her face, she was such a friendly person and know she was loved by many. My sympathy to you all, you have been blessed to have such a special person in your lives. Annamae Baker
We were very saddened to hear of Carol’s passing. We got to know her through church and Sunday school. Our boys loved “Grandma Carol” and they will definitely miss her smiles and hugs. She was a very sweet lady, and we are very sorry for your loss. Joe, Missy, Tanner & Teddy Nelson
Sorry for your loss. Carol was a kind lady and she will be missed. Sharon Otte
Beth and family. I am so saddened by hearing of Carols passing. Our friendship goes way back. I will miss our FaceTime chats nd hearing about there ventures and her love for life and Love!
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Carol and Don. What a loss to Mt Vernon! Great memories and laughter shared. They were a light that is truly going to be missed.