Carol Jean was born in Glendale, CA and has been a resident of Modesto for most of her life. She retired from the Employment Development Department. She attended Modesto Covenant Church for many years. She was very proud of her work with a team preparing and serving meals for the Alpha classes at Covenant for several years. Carol will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother as well as a loyal friend.
She is survived by her sons, Donald (Audrey), David (Deborah) and Daniel (Missie) all of Modesto and daughter-in-law Jean Rowe of Westerly, Rhode Island. Carol's grandchildren are: Diane (George) Villaronga of Boenre, Texas, Timothy (Stephanie) Boucher of West Greenwich, RI, Troy (Tammy) Boucher of Ashaway, RI and Tami Plas of Providence, RI, Jeff (Tracie) Azevedo of Richmond CA, Jon (Taryn) Tillotson, Nicholas Albanese of Tacoma, WA, Matthew Rowe of Sacramento, Alyssa (John) Strand of Modesto, Danny Radach and Ashley Radach of Seattle, Kyle (Kelly) Radach of Modesto, Jennifer Rowe of Modesto, Christina (Luke) Langley of Turlock, Jaynie Rowe and Jacob Rowe of Modesto. Carol had 17 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandson. Carol is also survived by her constant canine companion, Charlie.
She is survived by her brother James Doub (Carolyn) of Modesto, sister Jolene Caton (Russell) of Denair and sister in-law Peggy Doub of Modesto.
She is preceded in death by her husband Michael D. Rowe, parents Julian and Edna Doub, brother Stanley Doub, son Dennis Rowe and grandson Tyler Rowe.
There will be a visitation at Franklin and Downs McHenry Chapel on Tuesday, March 20th from 11:00-2:00. The Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday, March 21st at 11:30 at Modesto Covenant Church. There will be a reception at the church following the service. Graveside services will be private.
In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the California Association of Highway Patrolmen Widows and Orphans Trust Fund, 2030 V Street, Sacramento, Ca. 95818
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