This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: RonColby41 Surnames: Colby, Lamson, Schwager Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.colby/1206/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Carolyn Schwager May 17, 1918 - February 24, 2009 Loving Memory Carolyn Colby Lamson Schwager peacefully passed away on Feb 24, 2009. Carolyn was born in Seattle, Washington on May 17, 1918, the daughter of William and Alice Colby. She will be remembered for her enduring optimism, her devotion to friends and family and the grace with which she faced life's tragedies. Carolyn attended Garfield High School and the University of Washington. She joined the Delta Gamma sorority, served as an ASUW officer and graduated from the UW in 1939. Carolyn had the good fortune to love and be loved by two good men. In 1942, she married UW and Garfield classmate, Otis F. Lamson, Jr., a dedicated engineer, skier and sailor. Carolyn shared Otis' love of the mountains and waters of the Pacific Northwest. Together they had five children, moving their young family to Mercer Island in 1950. They raised their family, built a successful manufacturing business, Lamson Products Company, and partnered in the design and construction of a legendary sloop, the "Sea Fever". They were active in skiing and sailing communities, activities that they enthusiastically shared with their children and friends. After Otis' death in 1972, Carolyn married John A. Schwager, of Seattle, an independent real estate businessman and avid golfer. John had recently lost his beloved first wife, Dorothy (Hemphill). Carolyn and John found solace with each other and embraced an active, adventurous life while they shared the joys of grandchildren and their first great grandchild. Throughout her lifetime, Carolyn remained active in numerous community organizations including the Dr. Charles B. Ford Children's Hospital Guild, the Phoebe Foundation, an independent philanthropic group, the Garden Club Arboretum Unit #18, the Women's University Club and chorus and the Delta Gamma sorority. Carolyn was preceded in death by her first husband, Otis F. Lamson, her sons Donnie and Norrie, and her five siblings. Carolyn is survived by her husband John A. Schwager, her children Gloria Lamson of Pt. Townsend, Christine Lamson (Patrick Gordon) of Seattle, and Charles Lamson (Alberta) of Santa Fe, New Mexico, John's children, Dr. Steven Schwager (Annie) of Bainbridge Island, Bruce Schwager (Christine) of Whidbey Island, John Schwager, Jr. (Maria) of Bellevue, ten grandchildren, one great-grandchild, much loved nieces, and extended family members. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.