Carolyn Stabnow

Carolyn Stabnow age 83 passed away August Sth, 2024, at Sanford Hospice House surrounded by family. She was born August 31, 1940, in Atlanta GA to the late Charles and Leola Harris. Both of her parents were deaf; therefore, ASL sign language was her first language. Carolyn married Curtis Vernon in AL and they had 3 children together; Pat, Tony and Liz. Carolyn married Leon Strand in MS and they had 3 children together: Jerry, Foster and Gene. They moved to ND where they operated a business together. Carolyn also worked for the West Fargo School District as an interpreter. She retired from the State of MN where she worked as an interpreter for the deaf and hard of hearing. She married Roger Stabnow in 1989, and they lived in Rothsay, MN for many years. Carolyn loved quilting, fishing and baking. She made quilts for every family member that will be cherished. She was preceded in death by her husband Roger in 2002, her parents, grandparents, son Tony and grandchildren Justin and Jared Strand. She is survived by her sister Sue (Steve) Scott; children Charles Patrick Strand, Elizabeth Winger, Jerry (Joan) Strand, Foster (Lori) Strand and Eugene (Linnea) Strand, Foster (Lori) Strand and Eugene (Linnea) Strand; grandchildren Leah, Patrick, Camille; Erik, Keli, Melissa; Andrew; Emma, Abby, Claire; and 12 great grandchildren. Funeral Service: 2:30 p.m., Friday, August 9, 2024 at New Life Lutheran Church, Rothsay, with visitation one hour prior to the service at the Church. Interment: Hamar Cemetery, rural Rothsay, MN Arrangements provided by Olson Funeral and Cremation of Fergus Falls, MN Online condolences may be sent to www.olsonfuneralhome.com