Carol (Frost) Smawley

SMAWLEY, Carol (Frost), 81, passed away peacefully Jan. 25 at home following a lingering illness. She was born in Spokane on March 12, 1931, to Earl and Ruth Parrish Frost. She graduated from North Central High School in 1949 and attended Washington State College majoring in education.

She married Bob Smawley in 1950. Following Bob’s graduation in 1952, they moved to Spokane. They returned in 1953 to Pullman, where she lived the rest of her life. Their three daughters, Debra Deane, Laura Lynn and Susan Carol, all graduated from Washington State University.

Carol returned to college in 1979 and completed her education degree. She received her master’s degree in library science in 1984. She worked as a substitute teacher and was a WSU librarian in Math, Owen, Holland and Terrell libraries, retiring in l996.

Carol  volunteered with many local organizations, including Neill Library Advisory Board; past president for the Council on Aging (mobile meals treasurer); Parks and Recreation Commission; United Way, past president and Red Feather Award; Hospital Auxiliary, past president and coordinator of knitted caps for newborns; Camp Fire Girls Council/leader (15 years), WSU Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority Council (40 years): past President Chapter “S” PEO; Past President Franklin School PTA; a member of Presbyterian Church, session elder, deacon and wedding coordinator; and Pullman Walk of Fame recipient.

Her talents and interests include painting, knitting, stained-glass, quilting, sewing, reading, traveling, grandchildren’s activities, flower arrangements, lifelong friendships and community service. Family members who preceded her in death include her parents, sister Barbara, brothers Jack and Elton, and infant daughter, Shannon Lee. She is survived by her husband of 62 years Bob, daughters Debra (Richard Olsen-Las Vegas), Laura (Bill Sahlberg-Spokane), Susan (Kurt Waananen- Minneapolis, MN), along with many nieces and nephews. She was adored by her 10 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. She will always be remembered and respected as one of Pullman’s most distinguished volunteers.

Carol/Mama/Momma/Nanny was greatly loved by all who knew her and will be dearly missed.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00AM March 29th, at the Pullman Presbyterian Church. Kimball Funeral Home of Pullman, WA is caring for the family. Online condolences may be sent to www.kimballfh.com