Carol Ann (Rutherford) Brown
Carol Ann (Rutherford) Brown, 73 of Sunland, WA, passed away September 4, 2014 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Spokane WA.
Carol was born in Renton, WA. on July 18, 1941. She attended Renton High school, graduating in 1959. As a child, she showed extraordinary talent in roller skating, where, in July of 1949, she won 1st place in the National Roller Skating Championship in Mineola, N.Y. in three categories: Juvenile Mixed Pairs, Dance, and Girls singles. Carol treasured her celebrity status in “Sugar Bear’s Legacy of Cool / Can’t Get Enough of that Golden Crisp” commercials in 1949. She further displayed her talent as the first “waitress on roller skates” at the Rutherford family owned Triple XXX Root Beer drive-in restaurant in downtown Renton. After high school, Carol devoted her time to raising her children. She was always involved in her children’s activities including sports and PTA. Her love of children extended to her career she truly enjoyed, where she worked for the Renton School District known as “MRS. BROWN” the school bus driver! After retirement, she and her husband Ted Brown, retired to Sunland Estates in Quincy, WA, of which Ted was an original owner. There, they were leaders in the community.
Carol had a ton of energy with a vivacious, outgoing, loving personality. She loved weekend visits with her family, playing cards, casino time and Harley rides. She also was a sports fan and enjoyed watching the SEAHAWKS, MARINERS and golf on TV. Carol was an active golfer, spending most of her time on the course with her loving partner Don Wyles, family, and friends at Sunland.
Carol is survived by her children and spouses: Deb and Mike, Liz and Brent, Kari and Steve, Greg and Joelle, Sharyl, Gaye and Steve; fourteen grandchildren: Greg and wife Nicaela, Grant, Jessica, Rachel, Derek, Troy, Kyle, Amy, Erin, Tara, Lauren, Russell, and Mackenzie; two Great-grandchildren: Maxwell and William; and sisters: Joey, Pam, and Marion.
The memorial service celebrating the life of Carol Ann (Rutherford) Brown will be held at Sunland Estates, Quincy, WA on October 4, 2014 from 1:00pm – 4:00 PM.
The family wishes to extend their gratitude to the Spokane Sacred Heart Hospital nursing staff of 2 South ICU Unit and the care physicians for their support in her final days and a heartfelt thanks to all the family and friends of Carol. In lieu of flowers, donations may be given to the “Friends of Russell” Autism Awareness and the Special Olympics. Postal: Joey Copper 7245 Lake Alice Road SE Fall City, WA 98024. Condolences are welcome at the memorial celebration.
