BORN

1934

DIED

2018

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Millcreek, Utah

Carol Fairbanks Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 17, 2018.

Carol Jean Thedell Fairbanks of Draper, Utah, peacefully left this world at age 83, surrounded by family on Tuesday, January 16, 2018, after suffering a heart attack earlier that day. Carol was a devoted wife, a mother of seven children, and a loving grandmother and great-grandmother.

Carol was born on June 3, 1934 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Emil Gustave and Lela Brown Thedell. Ten years later, her brother David joined the family. Carol loved music and exceled in playing the violin. After graduating from East High, she married her sweetheart Lynn D Fairbanks in the Salt Lake Temple on August 14, 1952. They enjoyed sixty-six rich and fulfilling years together.

Carol was a wonderful example of patience, love and kindness. She was devoted to her children and encouraged their individuality and talents. She taught her family about the importance of eating healthy and exercising, and spent time teaching her love of cooking, sewing and reading. All seven of her children are examples of her unending dedication.

Despite her disease of rheumatoid arthritis, she continued to play the violin, compete in tennis, and served many in her church and community. In her later years, after surviving brain cancer and suffering several strokes, she maintained her positive outlook on life, never spoke an unkind word and always thanked everyone for any care given in her behalf.

Carol loved to travel. She and Lynn traveled the world and visited over 50 countries. They also lived in several states, including Michigan, California and Utah where they raised their family. She loved the Lord and was faithful and devoted to the Gospel of Jesus Christ throughout her life. In 2000, Carol and Lynn served an LDS mission at the San Diego Mormon Battalion.

Carol is preceded in death by her parents, Emil Gustave and Lela Thedell, son-in-law Michael Pinkston and granddaughter Linnie Jean Pinkston.

She is survived by brother David Thedell, and her seven children, Janette (Lance) Paull, Susan (Harold) Ellsworth, Karen (Jeff) Pinkston Wajda, Carolynn (Steve) Jennings, Bradford (Lezlie) Fairbanks, Steven (Thalene) Fairbanks and Gregory (Teresa) Fairbanks, 28 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 20, 2018 at 12:00 p.m. at the Corner Canyon 4th Ward, 13366 S 1300 E, Draper, Utah. There will be a viewing from 10-11:30 a.m. prior to the services. Interment will take place at Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park, 3401 S Highland Dr, Salt Lake City, Utah.
Published in Salt Lake Tribune from Jan. 18 to Jan. 19, 2018

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January 12, 2023

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Darby Checketts

One of the sweetest, most gracious women ever. Her and Lynn's sweetheart relationship is a continuing inspiration to us.

January 12, 2022

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January 12, 2022

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Darby & Sharon Checketts

Some friends touch our hearts forever. Carol and her sweetheart, Lynn, taught us so much about the tenderness of being true sweethearts.

January 24, 2018

Brian Woodford

Lynn: So sorry to learn of your loss. My best wishes and prayers for you at this sad time.

January 18, 2018

Kelly and Joyce Stevens

Dear Brother Fairbanks, Carolynn, Steve, and Family,

Please accept our deepest condolences in the passing of your wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a truly beautiful woman with a wonderful soul. Your love for her is so evident.

Kelly loves being your hometeacher so much! He cherishes his visits with you and the wonderful spirits you carry.

Brother Fairbanks, we will never forget the day you bore your testimony and included your feelings of love for your wife. We are so grateful that death is not the end, and your temple marriage and faithfulness to God are the doorway to eternal life and eternal marriage with your beautiful wife through Jesus Christ and the authority of His priesthood.

Carolynn, you are daughter, wife, mother, and grandmother extraordinaire! Thank you for who you are, our dear friend.

May the Lord's blessings and love attend and surround you. May His Spirit fill your hearts and home with peace and comfort.

Thank you all for your wonderful examples of love. You are truly special people, and we love and respect you.

Sincerely,

Kelly and Joyce Stevens

January 18, 2018

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January 18, 2018

Carole & Lynn Williams

Carol was our sweetest and beloved friend from very early years in our lives. We have shared so many choice memories with her and Lynn. We will miss this lovely lady. Our love to you, Lynn, and to your family for the devotion you have always showed Carol.

We love you, Carole & Lynn Williams

January 18, 2018

Dale Sansom

LYNN,
Our sincere condolences to you and your family. Sharon and I have many happy memories of traveling to wonderful places with you and Carol. She was truly a remarkable woman and eternal companion to you. May the sweet peace the gospel brings be with you. Bundles of Love,
Dale and Sharon

January 18, 2018

Darby & Sharon Checketts

What a sweet lady. She and Lynn were one of the best "sweetheart" couples we ever knew. Their family was an inspiration to our young family. We love them dearly. Darby & Sharon Checketts

January 18, 2018

Dee and Tami Young

Brad,
May you find peace and comfort at this sad time as you reflect on the wonderful sweet mother, wife, sister, grandmother and friend that your mother was to so many. The greatest tribute you can honor your mother with is to live the life you have lived and will continue to live as you emulate the principles and people that she loved. I know she is proud of the good man that you are. May your love for her be with you in your heart now and each day until you are reunited once again.
Dee and Tami Young

January 17, 2018

Jeff Wells

What a wonderful woman. So glad to have known Aunt Carol for so many years. We wish the Fairbanks family the very best during this difficult time. We love you. Jeff and Kathy Wells

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