Carolyn Lee Schwabauer

Carolyn Lee Schwabauer of Wellington died on Saturday, November 26, 2022, at 83.

She was born the daughter of Harlan and Pauline (Stamm) Thomas on March 20, 1939 in Wellington.

Carolyn enjoyed spending time with her family and working in her yard. She was a great baker. Her chip chocolate cookies were a favorite with the grandchildren. She will be truly missed by all.

Survivors include daughter, Brenda Cochran (Dick) of Wellington; daughter, Becky Hill (C.R.) of Highlands Ranch, Colorado; son, Jerry Watts (Grisel) of Gilbert, Arizona; daughter, Michelle Kauffman (Kenny) of Wichita; son, Mike Watts (Flavia) of Scottsdale, Arizona; grandchildren: Traci Smith, Ryan Cochran, Cristy Mann (Scott), Christopher Hill (Lauryn), Taylor Peterson (Blake), Colten Hill, Derrick Fisher, Dustin Fisher, Sydney Fisher, Carleigh Kauffman, Jacob Watts; great-grandchildren: Laken and Olivia Smith; Reed, Collin and Palmer Mann; Emery and Brooks Peterson; Gabe Lopez.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Harlan and Pauline Thomas; grandmother, Florence Thomas and brother, Gerald Thomas.

Funeral services for Carolyn will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, December 2, 2022 in the Chapel of Cornejo Funeral Home + Crematory in Wellington.

Interment will follow at Bethany Cemetery in Perth.

A memorial has been established in her loving memory to the Wellington Food Bank and the Wellington Humane Society. 

To share a memory, leave condolences or sign her digital tribute wall, visit www.cornejofuneralhome.com.

Arrangements by Cornejo Funeral Home + Crematory, 1030 Mission Road, Wellington.