Carolyn Louise Heim

Carolyn Heim (Hammons) passed away on the morning of April 8, 2023, with her husband, Don, by her side. Carolyn was surrounded by her family in the days preceding her passing, and she will be loved and greatly missed.

Carolyn was born in Bakersfield, California on Valentine’s Day, and was the oldest daughter born to Matt Alvin Hammons and Ina Pearl Hammons. Carolyn was raised by her parents, Ina and Russell Keefer, after Matt Hammons passed away. She graduated from Altoona High School in Pennsylvania, and received her Nursing degree from Jameson Memorial Hospital in 1962. From there, Carolyn served in the Air Force as a Flight Nurse, and Captain Carolyn ‘Sarge’ Hammons met her beloved husband Donald Heim, a Lieutenant Colonel in the Air Force. They were married on November 16, 1968 in Seattle, Washington, and celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 2018.

Carolyn and Don lived in Federal Way, and raised 3 children. They later relocated to Mukilteo, where they lived for over 30 years. Before retiring, Carolyn worked as a Registered Nurse and a Director of Nursing for many years. She and Don enjoyed traveling, and one of their last trips together was a cruise to Antarctica, which they enjoyed tremendously.

Carolyn was predeceased by her parents, Russell and Ina Keefer, and two siblings, Michael Hammons and Deborah (Debbie) Keefer Freyman. She will be missed greatly by her husband of 55 years, Don, her 3 children Traci, Darci, and Jeffrey and their families, her brother Russell Keefer Jr. and his family, five nieces and their families, and beloved grandchildren Cameron, Morgan, Taylor, and Nathan.

A memorial service will be held at Evergreen Funeral Home & Cemetery at 4504 Broadway, Everett, Washington on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at 10:30 a.m., followed by an interment service and short reception.