Carole G. Walper

OAKLAND PARK, FLORIDA – Carole G. Walper passed away on Monday, September 28, 2009 in Oakland Park, Florida. She was born on April 10, 1932 in Canton, Ohio to Warren C. and Lucille (Hauck) Gifford. She graduated from St. Ursula Academy of Toledo, Ohio. She attended the University of Michigan, where she was a member of the Pi Beta Phi sorority. On April 7, 1956 she married Norman Walper, who preceded her in death in 2006. Carole was employed by the H. R. Radcliffe Furniture Company in Toledo, Ohio and Walper Furniture Company in Adrian, Michigan. She spent summers at Devil’s Lake, where she was a charter member of the Devil’s Lake Ski Devils. Prior to her move to the Marco Island/Naples Florida area, she and Norm resided in Adrian, Michigan where she was a member of the Kappa Kappa Epsilon sorority. She was active at the Lenawee Country Club and the Devil’s Lake Yacht Club. Carole was an accomplished artist and author, having her works published in the Adrian Daily Telegram, Lenawee Tribune and the Toledo Blade newspapers. In 1996, she moved to Florida and was active in the Marco Island Sail and Power Squadron and they enjoyed many trips with the Marco Men’s Club. Carole is survived by her daughters: Sheryl (Keith) Braun of Marco Island, FL, Marcia (Gary) Crane of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, and Jodie Jones of Oakland Park, FL, 6 grandchildren: Cari Braun, Kip Braun, Kelley Crane, Amy Crane, Tommy Jones and Craig Jones. She is also survived by her brother, Warren (Jane) Gifford of Fairmont, Minnesota and her dog, Luci. She was preceded in death by her husband of over 50 years, Norman, her daughter Linda, brother Howard Gifford, and 2 sisters, Bette Rimmelin and Jacqueline (Pinky) Kennedy. Funeral services for Carole will be held on Thursday, October 1, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. at the Wagley Funeral Home, with the Rev. Wilson Wood officiating. Friends and family may call at the Wagley Funeral Home on Thursday from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will follow at the Oakwood Cemetery in Adrian, Michigan. Memorial contributions in Carole’s name may be made to HospiceCare of Southeast Florida, Inc., 309 SE 18th Street, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316. You may also send condolences and sign the register book at www.wagleyfuneralhome.com

Carole G. Walper

April 10, 1932 - September 28, 2009