Passed away at her home on Monday, October 20, 2014 surrounded by friends and family. She was born in Dundee, Michigan, the daughter of Edward & Eva (Weller) Brewer.

Carol graduated from Dundee High School as class valedictorian.  She worked for her dad in his insurance agency.  Carol worked part-time at Double A Products in Manchester, and was head secretary for Fritz Schiller.  Carol was a member at Emanuel United Church of Christ in Manchester, where she taught Sunday School.  She enjoyed golf and bowling, square dancing, dancing, and doing research, especially genealogy.  Carol loved traveling with Robert and Dave, and she enjoyed her grandchildren immensely.

In 1949 she married Robert Clark, and he preceded her in death in 1981.  She spent many years with her life partner, David Petsch. She is survived by her daughter, Lynette Girbach of Manchester; her son, Doug Clark of Ypsilanti; two grandchildren, Matthew and Devin Girbach; two step-children, Jeff (Leslie) Petsch, Carrie (Kevin) Alder; three step-grandchildren, Ashley (Jacob), Evan and Kurt; her brother, Kenneth (Mary) Brewer of Blissfield; and many nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her parents, a step-daughter, Charlene Knueve, and a sister, Esther Boyce.

Funeral services were held Friday, October 24, at 2:00 p.m., at  Cole Funeral Chapel, Chelsea with Rev’d Dr. David A. Williams officiating.  Burial followed at Oak Grove Cemetery, Chelsea.  The family received friends 10:00 -2:00 p.m..    Memorial contributions may be made to Juvenile Diabetes Research Fund.

 

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