Phoenix - Carol Sowers, 75, was surrounded by family as she peacefully passed away on January 20, 2021, after a seven year fight against the cruelties of Alzheimers. She was born on October 31, 1945, in Seattle, Washington, to the late Sam and Ella Hatch and was the youngest of their three daughters. She grew up in north Phoenix and was in the first graduating class of Cortez High School in 1963. She continued her education at Northern Arizona University and graduated with a degree in journalism in 1967.
Carol was a tenacious journalist who began her career at the Casa Grande Dispatch and Mesa Tribune. Her career blossomed at the Arizona Republic where she spent over 30 years as an investigative reporter, columnist and editor. She was an award winning reporter known for her determination, wit with words, and kind heart.
Carol's life was full as a single mother of two (Dr. Andi Fourlis and the late Dr. John Sowers), a grandmother of five (Alexa, Athanasia and Anna Fourlis; and Boa and Krush Sowers), and mother-law to Ted Fourlis. She loved cheering them on in their academic pursuits, careers, volleyball and baseball games, cheer competitions, weightlifting meets and dance recitals. She instilled a love of adventure and travel that is carried on in their lives today.
Her commitment to physical fitness was shared with her dearest friends as they cycled and ran through North America, competed in triathlons, rowed, did yoga, hiked, participated in charity events, laughed and made memories together. All that had the honor of knowing Carol were blessed with her spunk, brilliance and know she made the world a more interesting place.
Carol's life will be celebrated on February 5, 2020, at 10:00am at Shadow Mountain Mortuary 2350 E Greenway Road. Due to COVID restrictions we regret that in person attendance is limited to those with invitations. Thankfully, the ceremony will be live streamed through facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ShadowMountainMortuary.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Carol's beloved community at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral (memo: Carol Sowers Festival Fundraiser) at 1973 E Maryland Phoenix, Az, 85016.
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