Carolyn S. (LaFollette) LaFollette

Carolyn S. LaFollette passed away at her Carlton Senior Apartment Home in Fremont, California, early on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, while under hospice care. Carolyn was born in Portland, Indiana, on August 16, 1945 to the late John & Juanita (Orcutt) LaFollette and the family soon relocated to Randolph County where she spent her childhood. Her graduation from Lee L. Driver High School in Winchester, Indiana, in 1963 was followed by obtaining a B.S. Degree in 1967 from Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana. During her working years Carolyn attended St. Mary's College in Moranga, California, part-time and received her Master of Science  Degree. Carolyn retired on January 2, 2004, after 36 years of government service including 28 years at NASA Ames, Moffett Field, California. In the early 70's she worked for the U.S. Army in Seoul, South Korea. On her return from South Korea she worked as a contract administrator for the Defense Contract Administration Services region in San Jose, California. For 20 years at NASA Ames her position was Chief, Acquisition Branch for Center Operation and Space with the last 15 months of her career being spent as Deputy Chief (Acting) Acquisition Division and Deputy Procurement Officer. Carolyn was designated as a Professional Contract Manager and as a member of the National Contract Management Association, she attended their monthly meetings. Movies and card games with her friends, watching TV mysteries and researching the family history were favorite pastimes as well as league bowling and golf in her younger years. Carolyn was a cat lover and usually had 2 or 3 cats in her care to love and nurture. Carolyn enjoyed travel and was able to visit numerous foreign countries. Survivors include sister Jerilyn (Dan) Batt, Muncie, Niece Marsha (Tommy) Bryant, Comer, Georgia, nephew Bill Green, Indianapolis and their children. Also Dan's daughters, Debbie Ridge, Florida, Susan (Steve) Terry, Yorktown, Jennifer (Greg) Lacy, Muncie and their children and grandchildren.  Other survivors include her California friends and colleagues, special friend Jana Coleman, Pat Walker, Grace Ann Weiler, Dennis Brown, Connie Cunningham, Christine Johnson, and her Indiana former classmates. Carolyn was predeceased by her parents, grandparents, several aunts, uncles, cousins and a good friend Pat Corder. A special thank you to Jana Coleman for always being there and being a "bonus" sister, and to Suncrest Hospice and the Carlton Staff for their care and assistance.  Carolyn chose cremation and the family will have a graveside celebration of life on Sunday, May 7,  2023 at 2 PM at Lawndale Cemetery in Ridgeville, Indiana. Donations in her memory can be directed to the Deerfield United Methodist Church, the Heart Association, an animal rescue organization or a  charity of the donor's choice. Local Arrangements have been entrusted to MJS Mortuaries.

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