Carol Anne Rasmussen

Carol was Born on July 16, 1935, in Ellensburg, Washington to Carl Conrad Swartz and Rose Emma Swartz (Musser.) Carol was predeceased by her parents, step-father Rex Musser, and her brothers Gerald, Phillip, and Steve Swartz.

She is lovingly remembered by her children, Jon Rasmussen (Liza), Jeff Rasmussen (Teresa), and Greg Rasmussen (Kathy), as well as her grandchildren, Jason, Joshua, Brandon (Janne), Ross (Lindsay), Alyssa (Thomas), Tiffany (Daniel), Courtney (Josiah), Bethany (Chris), Stephanie (Danny), Benjamin, Hailey, and 14 great-grandchildren.

Carol married Ernie Rasmussen in 1956 in Monroe, Oregon. Together, they raised their three sons until the marriage ended in 1972. Carol was a proud graduate of Monroe High School, class of 1953. She pursued further education, attending beauty college, the College of the Redwoods LVN II program, and additional coursework at various junior colleges.

Her career was marked by her compassionate service in the medical field, working at doctor's offices and St. Joseph's Hospital in Eureka, California, and later in Redding, California, at Mercy Hospital and several care homes. Carol found her calling working at the Shasta County Jail and Correction Center in Grass Valley, where she was beloved by her colleagues for her dedication and wit.

An avid gardener, Carol had a remarkable green thumb, nurturing both vegetables, flowers, and shrubs with care. She loved music, water skiing, biking, hiking, and spending time at Whiskeytown Lake. Carol also tried her hand at snow skiing and golf, and she had a special fondness for the Sacramento River Trail.

Her greatest passion, however, was her faith in her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The decision she made in the early Sixties, inspired by a pastor's visit and the message of Acts 16:31 to “Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved...” profoundly shaped her life and the lives of those she touched.

Carol's warmth, humor, and culinary skills made her a welcoming host, while her love for God's creation and her family brought joy to all who knew her. She adored her grandchildren and was known for treating everyone with care and compassion. In accordance with her wishes, a private funeral ceremony will be held. Carol's family finds comfort in the knowledge that she has gone home to be with her Savior as a result of what Jesus did on the cross. Her life was a beautiful example of grace and devotion, and she will be dearly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her.