Carolyn Jean (Sauve) Page

She was a well-loved bartender at Denny’s in Union Gap. Later, she worked for Jean’s Cottage Inn as a waitress, and made many friends. Her hobbies consisted of bowling, fishing, motorcycling trips, gambling and ocean vacations.

In her younger years, Carolyn was a model for several businesses, including Hillbilly Bread. She was the type of person to work hard and take care of her family. She kept an immaculate house and provided a safe, comfortable home for her children to grow up in.

Carolyn was very responsible, but also liked being playful. She was the type of mom that her children’s friends always thought was beautiful and cool! She also had a very beautiful singing voice and great smile.

She taught her children to be responsible, sensible, kind, grateful, respectful and considerate. She could be counted on to give great advice and support thru all of life’s ups and downs. She was always there for her loved ones. She showed them that when life was hard, you keep going, even when you want to give up – you do what you have to do.

She never complained about fighting cancer and all the struggles that come with it. She was truly a strong and faithful woman. She was an inspiration, in that she was a business owner, well-loved bartender and waitress, single working mom for a time, homeowner, volunteer and loving daughter and wife. There are really no words to properly express how much she will be missed, but perhaps this gives an idea:

And when I’m asked to recall

The greatest love of all

Then I shall have to say that

Most words won’t do

But still, when I’m asked to share

The love to which none can compare

Then I shall say that

I remember YOU

Love you to the moon and back grandma!

She is preceded in death by her parents, Frances and Esther Sauve; and her sister Patricia Lewis. Carolyn is survived by her husband, Robert Page; her children, Michelle McBride of Pasco, Sondra Spaeth of London, England, Erin (Steve) Farris of Yakima, and Jerrett (Holly) Spaeth of Kennewick; grandchildren, Cole McBride, Shaelee, Stephen, Skyler and Katie Farris, Jamie Castro, Lauryn and Evan Spaeth; great grandson Anthony; and her beloved dog Abby.

She is also survived by her brother Roger (Janice) Sauve of LaCenter, WA, uncle Wayne (Mary) Karel of Yakima, aunts Betty (Chet) Morvig of Fertile, MN, and Janet Doyea of Maple Valley, WA and numerous cousins, nephews, nieces, and friends.

A special thank you to the staff at North Star Lodge, Memorial Hospice, Olympic Fruit employees, and her caregiver Vicki.

Visitation will on Tuesday December 29th from 1:00-8:00 pm at Keith and Keith Funeral Home.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday December 30th at 1:00 pm at the Yakima Valley Museum.

To share a memory of Carolyn, please visit www.keithandkeith.com.