She was born December 14, 1934 in Wheaton, Minnesota to John "Jack" and Ann Rutherford. Carolyn has 4 sisters: Darlene, Chubb, Marilyn and Shirley.
She married Earl Reimers on April 16, 1955 in Clinton, Minnesota, where the couple purchased and worked a farm until 1965. They had three children: David, Mark and Kathi. The family moved to Denver, Colorado where they purchased a home, had one more child Jeffrey, and lived in that home for 54 years.
Carolyn worked most of her life as a executive secretary for a law office. They purchased several RV's over the years. She loved to go camping with the whole family and sometimes the grandchildren would join them. At the campgrounds they became inseparable friends with Bobby and Terry Hassman. Carolyn and Bobby played Bingo at least two times a week. She also liked to knit, crochet and work in the garden with Earl and other family members.
Carolyn is survived by her children: Mark, Kathi and Jeff; seven grandchildren: Amy, Mary, Suzanne, Joshuah, Samantha, Jayson and Jeannie; three great grandchildren: Aiden, Charlie and Christian; four sisters and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Earl, son David and grandson Leon.