Carole June DEWALD

WICHERT, Carole June (nee Dewald) June 24, 1945 - August 4, 2008 Carole Wichert, beloved wife of Art Wichert, passed away suddenly on Monday, August 4, 2008 at the age of 63 years. She will also be greatly missed by her mother Mae Dewald; and brother Barry Dewald of Moose Jaw; sons, Ryan Carthy and Jean Paul Carthy; daughter-in-law Sheri and grandson Keigan Carthy; as well as stepdaughter Karen Sanders of Calgary; and stepson Ken Wichert and his wife Wonda of Switzerland. She was predeceased by her father Paul and brother Bill. Carole was born in Moose Jaw, SK, where she received her schooling. Carole loved working with people and was soon drawn into the direct sales business. After working for several direct sales companies she started her own company, Linens & Lace. The company grew rapidly and expanded across Canada and into the US. She loved and excelled at motivating her sales people. When the business environment changed Carole closed the business. She now found time to devote her love and attention to her grandson Keigan who she adored. But her second love "interior decorating" was never far away. Her last unfinished project was decorating a restaurant in Colombia. A Memorial Service will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY'S Park Memorial Chapel (5008 Elbow Drive S.W.) today, August 9, 2008 at 10:30 a.m. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com . If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the charity of the donor's choice. In living memory of Carole Wichert, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Park Memorial Chapel, 5008 ELBOW DRIVE S.W. Telephone: 403-243-8200. Published in the Calgary Herald from 8/8/2008 - 8/9/2008