OBITUARY
Caroline Rae Gilpin
October 15, 1957 – February 21, 2013
Caroline M. Gilpin, 55, of Louisville passed away February 21, 2013 after a courageous 13 year battle with cancer which she handled with dignity and grace surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 15, 1957 to Helen Schneider McKechnie and the late Arthur K. McKechnie. She was an reconciler with JP Morgan Chase.
She is survived by her loving husband of 28 years, Larry Austin Gilpin; her mother, Helen McKechnie; a step-daughter, Jeannie Gilpin; two sisters, Debbie Monser and Karla Oost; a brother, Arthur “Tip” (Andrea) McKechnie; two sister-in-laws, Vicki Rowe and Judy Gilpin; two brothers-in-law, Donnie (Debbie) Gilpin and Richard Jones; two grandchildren, David and Isabella; and many loved cousins, nieces and nephews.
The family would like to extend their gratitude to Mary, Michele, and Carol as well as Louisville Oncology, Dr. Gregory Nazar, Dr. Brian Stoll, Dr. Swati Daftary, Frazier Rehab and Hosparus for all the love and compassion shown to them.
A memorial service celebrating Caroline’s life will be conducted Saturday at noon at Arch L. Heady at Resthaven, 4400 Bardstown Road with private burial in Resthaven Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 2-8 on Friday at the funeral home.
Expressions of sympathy are suggested to St. Jude Children’s Hospital or Hosparus.
Services
- Memorial Service Saturday, March 2, 2013
- Visitation Friday, March 1, 2013
REMEMBERING
Caroline Rae Gilpin
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March 19, 2014
Missing you my friend....
RAY &VICKIE RANBURGER
March 3, 2013
LARRY , AND FAMILY, I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS AND SORRY I COULD NOT BE THERE BUT LARRY YOU KNOW YOU ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS AND I SO LOVE YOU BOTH . LARRY DO TAKE CARE OF YOUR SELF YOU DID A WONDERFUL JOB OF TAKING CARE OF CAROLINE, YOU WERE HER ANGEL . LOVE YOU AND LOTS OF PRAYERS FOR THE FAMILY. BET SHE WILL BE FISHING BEFOR E LONG
David Cunningham
March 2, 2013
Larry and families...you're all in my prayers!This will require more strength than you think you've got...But God and tears will pull you through!
Dana Bodenheimer
February 28, 2013
Lar and Jeannie Girl,
Bubba's passing left a hole here on earth that cannot be filled, but heaven certainly gained a mighty warrior. I am sure she is dancing and rejoicing with the angels. May God bring you peace and healing during this time.
I love you infinity,
Nancy Dreher
February 28, 2013
Nothing can ever replace those childhood memories of getting the families together. Rest easy, Caroline. I'll miss you, cuz.
February 28, 2013
Larry,
I am so sorry for your loss, you and your Family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Patricia
Sandra Khoury
February 27, 2013
Caroline was a remarkable woman. She will be truly missed. She battled cancer with the heart of a warrior! She stayed positive and was willing to try anything to treat the disease. She was amazing and I will miss her.
Danny Mozee
February 27, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
February 27, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Kim Harper (Groves)
February 27, 2013
Sweet Caroline...I'm so thankful that we had stayed in touch all these years and were able to hang out together in Chicago and Tennessee. I will miss talking with you, my life long friend, and hearing you say "I'm fine" in your sweet southern drawl. I am profoundly assured that the good Lord has you safely in His arms and that you really are fine now.
Larry Austin...you have been such a tower of strength to your sweetheart and have shown what unending love truly is. Bless you my friend.
Mom, Deb, Karla and Tipper...my heart and prayers are with you all.
Be at peace Caroline...I love you.
Kim
Pie
February 26, 2013
My sweet stepmother Bubba...I love you so much and miss you everyday. Rest easy sweet angel.
February 26, 2013
Two angels. Caroline for being such a tower of strength and grace, and Larry Austin for taking such good care of her. We will miss her, but always remember her. Our love, the Lindseys
Mike Crecelius
February 26, 2013
It is never easy at a time like this.We will always remember Caroline. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Larry and the family. Mike and Carla Crecelius
Roscoe Kendall
February 25, 2013
Dearest Helen, Deb, Tip, Karla... So sorry about this loss. We did not know that Caroline was fighting this issue and saddened to hear of this loss to your family. We have many positive, even though from many years ago, memories of your family and wish we could turn that clock back. May God Bless you and your family.
Jayme Bednarczyk
February 25, 2013
Dear Mrs. McKechnie, Larry, Karla Jean, Deb, Tip and Family
Caroline - an amazing wife, daughter and sister - I am humbled by her bravery and courage. To you - the unending love and care that you gave which lifted her spirits in this journey.
Keeping you all in my heart and prayers. Love you.
February 25, 2013
Caroline was a fun person to work with at LPSI. She was a valuable employee at LPSI and I will miss her laughs and all the fun we had together.
RIP,
Gary Meador
Earl Hendrix
February 23, 2013
Our prayers are with you and your family. Earl and Sherri Hendrix.
Pam Jones
February 23, 2013
Caroline was a wonderful person and she is going to be missed by everyone that knew her. We had some good times over the last 30 years and I will think of her fondly and often. I know she is in a better place and I cry only for myself and her loved ones left behind, not for her because she is no longer in pain, and we must take comfort in that. She's probably planting a pretty field of flowers that she will be able to run through. Larry I will continue to keep you in my prayers through this very difficult time. You took wonderful care of her during her illness and I know she's smiling down at you. We love you both......Pam & Mike Jones
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