Carolyn Towne

November 2, 1945 – May 26, 2025

Carolyn Towne, age 79, of Hotchkiss, Colorado, passed away peacefully on Memorial Day, May 26, 2025, in Grand Junction, Colorado, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on November 2, 1945, in California, Carol was the beloved daughter of William and Marjorie Towne and sister to Clay Towne (Kyle) of Piedmont, CA. She spent her childhood enjoying the beaches of Piedmont, where she developed a lifelong love for the outdoors, animals, and above all, her family and friends.

Carol lived a vibrant, adventurous life. She split her time between two places she dearly loved: summers in Hotchkiss, Colorado, and winters in Carpinteria, California. She adored her dogs, cherished long walks, and found joy in both the ocean and the mountains. She treasured time with loved ones and never turned down a good game of Spite and Malice. In her younger years, she was an avid tennis player and enjoyed reading, camping, hiking, gardening, and traveling the world.

Carol welcomed every child into her home with open arms and abundant love. Her house was filled with laughter, playfulness, and only a few rules—one of which was wearing underwear to the dinner table!

She is survived by her devoted spouse, Larry Sanders; her daughters, Lisa Houghton (Rowland) of Whitewater, CO, and Kimberly Houghton (Black) of Grand Junction, CO; and her stepsons, Kipp Sanders and Dane and his wife Michelle Sanders of Brighton, CO. She was a proud and loving grandmother to seven grandchildren: Cale Black and Sloan Black (children of Kimberly and Mike Black); Chelsi Rowland (Peetoom), Kasey Rowland, and Clay Rowland (children of Lisa Rowland); and Tarn and Jarrah Sanders (children of Dane and Michelle Sanders). Carol was also blessed with eight great-grandchildren: Seth, Zander, and Keaton Rowland (children of Kasey Rowland); Maesyn and Birklie Peetoom (children of Chelsi and Andrew Peetoom); Allison and Alexander Rowland (children of Clay and Emma Rowland); and Xiah Black (child of Sloan Black).

Carolyn Towne will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Her warmth, adventurous spirit, and unconditional love will live on in the hearts of the many lives she touched.