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Lois Carole Stratton

1943 - 2025

BORN

1943

DIED

2025

Lois Stratton Obituary

Lois Carole (Vanover) Stratton

July 30, 1943 - July 18, 2025

Carole is survived by her husband of 44 years, Lowell; daughter Cheri Milam (Bobbie); son Chad Parde; step-daughter Aimee Gibson (David); 5 grandchildren; and 3 great grandchildren. Carole was preceded in death by her parents Cordie Buss, Nurell Vanover, brother Tommy Vanover, and step-son David Stratton.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Colorado Public Radio, https://donate.cpr.org

Letters of condolence may be sent to [email protected]

To plant trees in memory, please visit theĀ Sympathy Store.

Published by The Star-Herald on Jul. 26, 2025.

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JODEE Bartlett WOODS

July 28, 2025

My heart goes out to you on the loss of Carole. We all loved her and know she will be missed. I'm sending a big hug to all of you. Carol was unique.

Jan Sanford

July 26, 2025

Sending our condolences to Carole“s family.
God Bless!!

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