Carolyn Zarry

Carolyn Zarry (nee Whitehead) Born March 10, 1931 in Indianola, Iowa passed away peacefully January 6, 2013 in Victoria, B.C. where she resided for many years. Pre-deceased by her husband, Boris (1994). Carolyn is survived by her loving family: Sister, Betty Schaal of Jefferson, Iowa; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Etna & Don Mill of Vancouver, BC. Daughters, Angela Kray, Glenda Rogov; grandchildren, Kamara ,Timon OConnor; Rachel Rogov. Step-children, Myron, Carmen, Paul, & Bill Kent; grandchildren, Popi, Christian, Kajsa, Leon, Rachel, Kamala, Leyla, Sara and several well-loved great-grandchildren; and many loving friends. Carolyn studied music, playing violin and piano throughout her life; contributing her considerable talent to symphonies in Ontario and B.C.; to quintets, quartets and choirs well into her seventies. She loved many genres of music opera, classical, jazz, and enjoyed dancing to Swing & Big Band and jiving to rock with husband, Boris. Carolyn was adventurous and an outdoor enthusiast. She camped in many national parks throughout Canada & the U.S. with many members of her family. She continued her travels & hiking until her health curtailed the more strenuous activities. Butchart Gardens was a favoured place at all seasons, and walking was her constant past-time. Family was a top priority for Carolyn and she was instrumental in organizing many get-togethers with her grandchildren for dinners, camping, picnics, theatre, and musical events. She continued to travel to visit family members until she was in her eightieth year a redoubtable woman. An out-going personality, Carolyn met and be-friended people everywhere she went, and generously went out of her way to assist them if she could. She was a proud supporter of the Sierra Club and was conscientiously dedicated to caring for the earth as her legacy to her grand and great-grandchildren. Carolyn lived life to the fullest and inspired many with her curiosity, friendliness, and enthusiasm. She will be missed. 'In lieu of flowers, donations can be made on behalf of Carolyn Zarry to the Sierra Club or Victoria Conservatory of Music or online at: canadahelps.org