Lydia Carron
April 4, 1927 ~ October 20, 2017
Lydia Carron, 90, of Marion died Friday, October 20, 2017, at Linn Manor Care Center where she resided. Lydia Margareta Trautman was born April 4, 1927 in Golden Spike, Alberta, Canada, to Jacob and Katharina (Baumberger) Trautman, where she spent her childhood. In August of 1946, she married Maurice Carron in Vancouver, British Columbia. After the end of WWII the couple moved to Des Moines, Iowa, then to Cedar Rapids, where she became a US citizen in 1954.
Lydia and Maurice made their home in Cedar Rapids for over 60 years, raising eight children. Her dedication to family, and her willingness to share her many creative talents had a significant impact on friends and family. Lydia lived her life with incredible determination and resourcefulness. Her interests included gardening, weaving, doll collecting and repair. She was a passionate member of the Hawkeye Doll Club for many years. In her later years, her greatest wish was that we love one another.
She is survived by her children, Maurice J. Carron of San Francisco, Elaine Carron of Columbus, Ohio, Laura Hoppe of Jacksonville, Florida, Joseph (Sally) Carron of Perrysburg, Ohio, Francis (Cynthia) Carron of Columbia, South Carolina, Colette (Greg) Mann of Aurora, Colorado, Thomas (Edith) Carron of Leonardtown, Maryland; twelve grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. A special thanks to her 'surrogate' daughter Sally Melton, for her concern and kindness.
She was preceded in death by her husband; daughter, Marlene Michel; parents; and siblings, Fred, Edward, Ida, Em, Albert, Emil, and Marvy.
The family would like to thank the staff of Linn Manor Care and Hospice of Mercy, for providing the incredible care she received in her final days.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Mercy Hospice Care.
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My memory of my Aunt is that she always wanted Bee Hive corn syrup & when we visited her from Ontario my Dad would make sure we brought some for her & I carried a container full to her across Canada in the 90’s & left it at her door. may you forever rest in peace/
Jayne (Morecroft) Pedersen.
Thank you Jayne. That syrup was a treat for all of us. One my mom’s favorites.
Thank you to my talented and creative Aunt Lydia for always being a part of my life. I will treasure the visits when you came to Canada and to my home. The Shirley Temple Doll you made for me, the rag rug, which I still use, but most of all the laughter that we shared whenever we were together, or talked on the phone. Rest in peace my Dear Aunt Lydia, until we meet again.
Gerry Booker (Morecroft)
Beautiful Gerry. Thank you for your kind words.
Aunt Lydia was my baby sitter when I was a toddler. She was a kind, fun loving caregiver. She lived with our family in Edmonton. Money was scarce. Mother worked through the day at the Great West Garment Factory. She and Lydia shared a winter wardrobe. Imagine that! When Mother arrived home in the evening she would remove her coat, hat, scarf, and boots. Lydia would put them on and off she went to secretarial school.
I remember thinking it was a dress up game. Since I was a toddler, Lydia must have been about 15.
When I was 3, Lydia bought my first fancy dress: pale blue silky fabric trimmed with pink rose buds. My mother thought it was far too expensive and impractical and urged her return it. Lydia didn’t. I loved that dress and wore it until I was 5!
My deepest sympathies to all my Carron cousins.
Carol Friesen (Morecroft)
Thank you Carol. What a great memory! I never knew my mom did this. If you have more of these stories, please share
Je n’ai jamais eu l’occasion de rencontrer Lydia en personne, mais je sais que certaines choses très spéciales à son sujet.
Maury parle souvent de sa mère et toujours admiré son esprit fougueux, son désir, et sa créativité. Il a estimé qu’elle poussa toujours dans la bonne direction, et il était très fier d’elle.
Nous a fait partager un amour profond des poupées, et j’ai été très heureux de voir le thème de la poupée pour le service. Je suis certain qu’elle apprécierait grandement que.
Je sais qu’elle était très douée. Elle a crocheté une fois un beau napperon pour moi. Et un an qu’elle a tricoté une belle écharpe pour moi que je vais porter souvent ici à Magog.
Repose en paix, Lydia. Vous se souviendra toujours.
Maury’s amis,
Nancy Lee
We did not know of Lydia’s passing until today. May she rest in peace. She was a bright and interesting friend, from Canada ! My brother dated Marlene, and I knew her also. After I used the word “perpendicular” in a sentence, Lydia asked me what that meant. I knew her when Marlene died, and also when she had breast cancer. We did not know she had been placed in a care center. She was a wonderful person ! Sympathy to all of her remaining family.
Judy Buchanan now Judy Sun I met Mrs. Carron through her son Frank. I went to Washington High School. I met him by the music auditorium. He wore Dr. Scholl sandals like I did. He had a great smile and was so friendly. I gave him a ride home from school in my vVolkswagon as well as John, his neighbor. Frank’s Mom made rose jelly and had a weaving loom. She had plants or flowers in different containers outside. I thought she was an extraordinary person. I saw her out shopping after my Mom died. When I saw her she gave me a hug. She told me Frank was living in N Carolina and was getting married.. I was friends with Kathi Smothers and her brother is Scott.
Judy Buchanan now Judy Sun I met Mrs. Carron through her son Frank. I went to Washington High School. I met him by the music auditorium. He wore Dr. Scholl sandals like I did. He had a great smile and was so friendly. I gave him a ride home from school in my vVolkswagon as well as John, his neighbor. Frank’s Mom made rose jelly and had a weaving loom. She had plants or flowers in different containers outside. I thought she was an extraordinary person. I saw her out shopping after my Mom died. When I saw her she gave me a hug. She told me Frank was living in N Carolina and was getting married.. I was friends with Kathi Smothers and her brother is Scott.