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Obituary: Mulvey, Carol Alice (Oliver, Murcar)

Age 81

MULVEY, Carol Alice (Oliver, Murcar) (Age 81) Our much loved, sweet mother and grandmother passed away peacefully, at home on Monday, September 28, 2015.

Carol was born on February 19, 1934 in Spokane, WA to Harry and Marian (Lundberg) Oliver.

Carol’s mother died when Carol was just six years old.

Mary Elizabeth Brislawn (Grandma Bess) became her stepmother in 1941.

Carol attended Saint Francis of Assisi grade school and Holy Names Academy, graduating in 1952.

She then attended Holy Names College.

Carol married Albert Murcar in 1955 and raised four children in their home in Spokane.

They divorced in 1968.

She married Robert Mulvey in 1970.

Carol did her best to provide a home that welcomed everyone.

Many a late night was spent at the kitchen table, laughing and talking until the wee hours.

Weekends were spent at the family lake cabin at Diamond Lake.

Carol worked at Fort Wright (Heritage) College from 1970 until 1987.

She then obtained a position with Fairmount Memorial Association, retiring in 1999.

Carol loved reading and playing cards.

She was greeted in Heaven by her parents and her daughter Tammy Higgins.

She is survived by her sons, James Murcar (Debra) and Joseph Murcar (Sandra), both in Spokane and daughter Jeannie Robinett (Earl) in Mead, nine grandchildren and two great- grandchildren.

Mom, you have held our hands for a while.

You will hold our hearts forever.

We love you.

A memorial service to celebrate Carol’s life will be held at Heritage Funeral Home, 508 N. Government Way, Spokane, WA 99224 on October 10, 2015 at 11:00.