Carol Youngbauer

Family to Receive Friends: Friday, April 1, 2011 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the chapel of Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Forsyth.

Mass of Christian Burial: Saturday, April 2, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Forsyth.

Rite of Committal: Forsyth Cemetery.

On March 19 Carol Ann Youngbauer escaped her earthly body to the loving arms of her Savior and her parents.

Carol was born on December 26, 1955 in Forsyth, MT. She was the second daughter and youngest child of Rose and Gale Youngbauer. Carol was a welcome addition to the family and her mother always called her my little Christmas Carol.

She spent her childhood growing up along the banks of the Yellowstone in Forsyth. She attended school in Forsyth and spent the days, as most children, playing, hanging out with friends and participating in family activities.

Following high school she attended cosmetology school in Miles City and after passing her licensing exam briefly practiced her craft in Forsyth. Carol spent most of her working years in the appraisers office in Forsyth working for the State of Montana. Away from work she enjoyed crocheting, gardening, the company of her nieces, and playing with her dog, Sheba. Illness forced her retirement while still in her thirties. At that time she moved back to her parents home. Under their care she was able to travel, embroider and help her mother with craft shows. Eventually, she moved to Friendship Villa in Miles City where she lived for several years. There she enjoyed the company of the staff and other residents. Their kindness will always be treasured. In 2010 she moved back to the nursing home in Forsyth to be closer to her father. Carol enjoyed his visits greatly.

Through disappointment and illness Carol remained a kind and gentle person. If asked how she was doing she would cheerfully reply Im doing the best I can. She possessed an innocence that followed her through her entire life. It was impossible not to love Carol.

She is preceded in death by her grandparents, her parents Rose and Gale Youngbauer.

She is survived by her brother Don (Mary) Youngbauer and her sister Mary (Jim) Wagner both of Forsyth, MT. Her nieces Laura (Philip) Keating of Missoula, MT and Sarah Youngbauer of Austin, TX. She also leaves behind two grandnieces Miranda and Kaelyn Keating of Missoula, MT.

Her life will be remembered, along with her fathers on April 2, 2011.

Family Receiving Friends will be held on Friday, April 1, 2011 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the chapel of Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Forsyth. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, April 2, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Forsyth. Rite of Committal will follow in the Forsyth Cemetery. Reception will follow at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Forsyth. Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home of Forsyth have been entrusted with these arrangements and condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.stevensonandsons.com.