In Memory

Carolyn Chinn (Fitzpatrick)

Carolyn Chinn (Fitzpatrick)

                                                                 

Carolyn Elizabeth Fitzpatrick, 68, of Gladstone, MO, passed away peacefully October 16, 2015. She was a lover of nature, wildlife and most of all family.  Carolyn was born July 11, 1947 in San Angelo, TX. She is preceded in death by her parents, Jack Chinn, step-mother Mimi Chinn, her cherished mother Frances K. Smith and step-daughter Cindy Fitzpatrick.  Carol leaves behind surviving spouse Bob Fitzpatrick, a son, Mike Jackson, Houston TX, and Mary Fraire, daughter, Kim Case and husband Greg Hassler and step-daughter Tracy Reynolds and husband Mike Reynolds.  The glory in Carol’s life was her five grandchildren to whom she imparted a sense of wonder for the world. She taught them to believe in themselves and to live boldly and with great courage. She leaves, Emily Case, Avery Reynolds, Savannah Case, Audrey Reynolds and Aiden Reynolds. In addition to her grandchildren her cherished best friend Ann Wilkinson, a sister-in-law, Sandy Jackson Collins, a great-aunt Jerry Schreiner and cousins Dusty Barr and Jim Schofield.  Carol’s easy smile and zest for life attracted friends wherever she went. Carol leaves a multitude of friends, neighbors and co-workers whom will miss her greatly.  She loved gardening, watching birds, looking for deer at the lake, going on vacation, researching future trips and catching any opportunity to ride in a helicopter or plane.