- Date Of Birth: August 7, 1926
- Date Of Death: May 18, 2021
- State: Colorado
94yrs of a life well lived, this gentle, kind lady, Vernita (Vernie) Volle Carroll, passed into heaven surrounded by her family at home the evening of May 18, 2021 following a battle with dementia in the last 5-6yrs of life. She is survived by her husband Luther (Louie), son Duane and daughters Kathy and Lori as well as one surviving sibling, Alvin Volle of Portland Oregon and numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by brothers Arthur, Edward, and Norman Volle and one sister Wilma Volle Strueh.
Mom was never afraid of change. In fact, embraced it with joy, enthusiasm, and kindness. Always willing to try something new with a genuine smile on her face. She was generous and funny without ever trying. That was the best part; she authentically never realized how funny she was. It was just her. She always made the choice to look for the good in everyone, every event, and forgive with a thankful heart. She was a friend to all having courage, enthusiasm, and faith.
She was born into a farm family in Westphalia Indiana, the eldest of 6 siblings on August 7, 1926. The family was surrounded by a large extended family in the region; Volle and Sander.
Returning to nursing in the mid 70’s; she met two other nurses that together pioneered the formation of Hospice of Metro Denver officially in 1978. Mom is the last of the original 3 enterprising and dedicated women who saw a human need that has now grown to be Denver Hospice. Of this accomplishment she was most proud and received many many notes of gratitude from the people she touched. During those early years, the individual nurses provided 24/7 personal availability to their patients often leaving their homes in the middle of the night to tend to persons and their families. These folks are truly angels.
Retirement provided increased opportunity for traveling across the US; something that she and Dad instilled in the family at an early age.
In her later years, she would tell us kids to always learn and grow for this provides energy and joy to life. She survived the tough times of life through a special spirit of loving on people with a ready smile. Throughout Mom’s life, she has been told by others that she is surrounded by Angels of her family past and we think we can honestly say that we have felt their presence. And now, she has become one of those angels to help guide and be present to all those she loves on this earth. May we always remember and cherish her authentic, enthusiastic smile, her belief in forgiveness, her welcoming of people and the courage she had to embrace change and open doors. Her gentleness is but a part of all the joy her graces bring.
The family thanks you for your kindness to Vernita throughout the years and now to her family.
