Carolyn Henry Whitehorne

Carolyn Henry Whitehorne, 68, of Grand Junction passed away of cardiac arrest on Saturday, January 14, 2017.

She was born on June 25, 1948 in McCook, Nebraska and raised in Greeley, Colorado. After graduating from Greeley Central High School, she moved to Denver and worked for several years as a medical technician and data entry operator. After completing courses in computer programming, she held positions as a programmer and manager in several Denver firms. One very memorable job was a multi-year assignment at Hamilton Oil Company, where she bonded with a group of co-workers who became life-long friends.

In 1986 Carolyn accepted a management position with IHS, Inc., where she rose to the upper level of the IT department. In 1988 she fell in love with Robert

(Bob) Whitehorne, a co-worker at IHS. They married in 1990. After retiring in 2004, Bob and Carolyn relocated to Grand Junction where they adapted to a less hectic but very active and fulfilling lifestyle. Carolyn was a volunteer at HopeWest for several years up to the present. She was an avid hiker, wonderful cook, and enjoyed golf, reading, weaving and needlework. Together she and Bob traveled extensively to all corners of the globe.

Carolyn’s family and friends will remember her intelligence, humor, vitality, and warm and caring kindness for everyone she knew. She was deeply loved and will be deeply missed.

Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents Robert Earl Henry and Joyce Walker Henry. She is survived by husband Bob; brothers Dale Henry of Wray, CO, David Henry of Greeley CO, and Bob Henry of Jonesburg, MO; stepmother Francis Drake and stepsister Peggy Sue Drake, both of Greeley. Bob’s sisters Lynn Sacco and Cindy Moore and their families will cherish the memories of many wonderful times spent with Carolyn.

A private service will be held.

Memorial contributions may be made to HopeWest Hospice, 3090B N. 12th St, Grand Junction, CO 81506