Carole Jean Nelson Phillips Tompkins, age 73, died at Omro Care Center on Sunday, August 22, 2010; having been treated for lupus, pulmonary artery disease, and myelopathy for many years. She was born October 22, 1936 to Earl and Ethel (Smithback) Nelson.
Carole was a a creative, caring, loving mother and grandmother. She enjoyed watching Packer games, knitting, playing the piano, and painting. She will be remembered for her love of her carousel horse collection. A grateful member of Alcoholics Anonymous since September 12, 1969, Carole lived life, "One day at a time," and she looked forward each year to attendingthe A.A. meeting during Air Venture.
Surviving Carole are sons, Todd Phillips of Madison and Scott (Tiffany) Phillips of Oshkosh; grandchildren: Matthew, Jennifer, Nathan, Lena, Rachel, Shane, Hillary, Kevin, and Carson; great-grandchildren: Mya, McKayla, Madisyn, Eliseo, Mateo, Aryona, Keeshan, Kiana, and Kavon. Her parents; daughter, Cindy Phillips; son, Steven Phillips; and grandson, Jason Phillips preceded Carole in death.
A memorial service for Carole will be held at 7:00 P.M. on Wednesday, August 25, 2010 at Seefeld Family of Funeral Chapels, 1025 Oregon Street. A time for sharing memories and support will be held at the funeral chapel from 4:00 P.M. on Wednesday, until the time of the service. Please visit www.seefeldfuneral.com to share condolences and memories. In lieu of flowers a memorial is being established.
Freedom
The form you knew
was but a shell
which held and served
the soul quite well.
The voice now mute
The eyelids closed
All movements stilled
The form reposed.
The friendly smile
The outstretched hand
Responded to
The soul's command
All earthly signs
Of life are done
But form and soul
Were never one.
Don't mourn the form
That once was me
For now my soul
Is truly free.
-Carole J. Tompkins
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