Carrie Estelle Schipps Holmstrom

Former Washington resident
Former Washington resident, Carrie Estelle Schipps Holmstrom, 79, passed away Thursday, January 23, 2014, in Lawton, Okla.
She was born to the late George and Alberta Seik Schipps March 7, 1934, and grew up in Washington and Erie.
Mrs. Holmstrom graduated from Washington High School and soon after went to work for TWA Airlines in Pittsburgh.
She married the love of her life, Ronald J. Holmstrom, July 20, 1957. After many years of military service, the Holmstrom’s retired in Lawton.
Mr. and Mrs. Holmstrom would take up golf and play often. Her most favorite times were poolside with her husband at sunset. She was kind, caring, witty and generous to a fault, and will be missed by those that loved her.
Surviving are her husband; a son and daughter-in-law, Steven Holmstrom (Amy Ewing-Holmstrom); two grandsons, Scott Holmstrom (Brittany) and Todd Holmstrom (Lacey); sisters Clea Bailey Camus and Viola Fawn Montgomery; nieces Joan Pitre (Paul), Tacy Ross (Ron), Beth Ann Elzer (John), Anita Alwardt (Clift) and Kay Alwardt (Craig); and a nephew, Donnie Schipps (Susan).
She is preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Frances Crawford; and a brother Donsell Schipps.