Carolyn M. Staats Obituary (1932 - 2017)

Carolyn M. Staats, 84, of Bloomington, passed away peacefully at 2:37 p.m., Friday, February 10, 2017, at her home, surrounded by her children.Her funeral will be at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at Carmody-Flynn FuneralrnHome, Bloomington with Rev. Randy Reese officiating. Burial will be in Park Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00-7:00 p.m., Tuesday at the funeral home.The family asks that you give a book to a child or plant a tree in Carolyns memory.Carolyn was born September 22, 1932 in Paris, IL, the daughter of Fredric J. and Mildred E. Wright Tiffin. She married Walter S. "Walt" Staats on August 8, 1954 in Clinton, IN. He preceded her in death on January 13, 2013.Survivors include three children, David Staats of Brentwood, TN, Melinda (Tom Weishaupt) Morris and Jonathan Jon Staats, both of Bloomington; six grandchildren, Bennett (Kylie), Haley, Charlie, Sara, Jake and Cari; and a sister, Anne (Marshall) Goss of Bloomington, IN. She was preceded in death by a sister, Barbara Newlin.Carolyn received a degree in teaching from Indiana State University and taught high school French, Spanish and English prior to raising her family. In her earlier years, she was an active volunteer at the BroMenn Thrift Shop and Meals on Wheels. After retirement, Carolyn and Walt enjoyed traveling the world together.Carolyn was very proud of all of her grandchildren. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother and will be dearly missed.Carolyn was small in stature, but huge in heart. She considered all of her friends and family precious gifts, but we know that she was the gift.The family would like to thank Carolyns neighbors for their kindness and watchful eyes through the years.