- Date Of Birth: December 5, 1935
- Date Of Death: September 3, 2017
- State: Idaho
Carol Marie Hansen Lebrecht was born December 5, 1935 in Independence, Idaho, to
Andrew Wesley and Erma LoRee Anderson Hansen.
Sisters”. She joined LoRee, followed by Elaine, Violet, Reva and RosaLee. Leaving Independence,
the family moved to Boise, Idaho while her dad worked on various construction sites. When
Carol was in third grade the family moved to Anderson Ranch Dam where they lived and
attended school for seven years. She always spoke fondly of her time growing up there. Later
while her family moved to Thornton, Idaho, Carol attended Wasatch Academy in Mt.
Utah for her freshman year. She then finished her studies at Madison High School, where she
graduated in 1954. After high school, Carol met Wulf Lebrecht while he was in America on an immigration
sponsorship from Germany. They married on August 16, 1957 in Idar-Oberstein, Germany
while he was stationed there with the Army. Her oldest daughter Belinda was born while they
were living there. After moving back to the states, Carol lived and farmed in Five Field Basin
Idaho where Andrea and Roswita also joined the family. Finally, they moved to Sterling, Idaho
where they purchased a farm and welcomed Christopher and Adrian. The family farm was a
great place to raise their family and create a loving home. You could always count on bread
raising or baking in Carol’s house. Her generosity always made for plenty of room at the table
for anyone who showed up. She was always involved on the farm from driving tractor, moving
pipe, feeding cows and picking rocks with her children in tow. The Lebrecht’s purchased
another farm just down the road and moved the family to live at the Big Butte Ranch.
After her children were raised, she wanted to further her education and attended Idaho
embarked on a journey taking photography night classes. She became a very accomplished
photographer and joined the Professional Photographers of Idaho, which lead her to travel
through Canada to Alaska.
sisters and photograph popular landmarks. Her favorite place to photograph was always the
Oregon Coast. She settled in American Falls, Idaho and worked for the school district at
Hillcrest Elementary. Later she moved to Sweet, Idaho where she spent the remainder of her
life enjoying her grandkids and great grandkids. Carol passed away peacefully on Sept 3rd, 2017
surrounded by her loving family. Carol is survived by her sisters LoRee Hook, Elaine and Loren Tedrow,
Violet and Terry Jensen, and RosaLee Winder (Bill). She is survived by her children Brian Lebrecht (Annette),
Andrea and Don Betzold, Roswita and Pete Ramsey and Adrian Lebrecht (Amelia). She is survived by her
grandchildren Douglas Betzold, Michael and Karlyn Betzold, Heather Richards, Mathew and
Tory Lebrecht, Ashley and Zach Nielsen, Travis Burgemeister (Samantha), Avery, Andrew and
Alex Lebrecht, Rodger and Katey Esparza, Sammy Esparza, Sarah and Aaron Neptune and Wulf
Adam Lebrecht. She is also survived by her great grandchildren Terrick, Jaxton, Malik, Harper,
Sawyer, Graesen, Thatcher, Everett, Katie, Nathaniel, Josiah, Wulf Aiden, Alexus and Anah.
Carol was preceded in death by her daughter Belinda, son Christopher, parents Wesley and
Erma, Sister Reva, brother in-law Ken and two infant brothers.
Carol’s life on September 23rd, 2017 from 1-4pm. Lunch will be provided at this open house event
located at Andrea and Don Betzold’s home, 100 Brownlee Rd. (P.O. Box 296) Horseshoe Bend, Idaho 83629.
