LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Carol was born May 15, 1937, in Chicago, Ill., and passed away pain free on May 15, 2017, with family by her side.

Carol was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Charles (Chuck) Thomas Allen; her son, Carl Allen; and her brother, Carl Naumen.

She is survived by her loving children, Vicki Reeves (Harry), Lori Ogden (Mike), Cathy Saderlund (Robert) and Chuck Allen.  She also leaves behind grandchildren, Carol Ann, Paul, Shannon, Eric, Elizabeth, Mason, Cathi Lou, Jason and Ryan.

Carol was adopted at birth by parents Carl and Grace Naumen. Marrying Chuck at a young age they started their family moving frequently up and down the West Coast as a “military family.”

Carol was a housewife during that time and upon Chuck’s retirement in 1972 they moved to be near their parents “at the lake” where they had often visited with their children.

It was after Chuck’s retirement that Carol began her lifelong goal to become a nurse. Obtaining her GED and working as an LVN, she later obtained her degree to become a Registered Nurse.

During her nursing career, Carol worked at Sutter Lakeside Hospital and skilled nursing facilities in the area.

Nursing was Mom’s passion and she shared her knowledge and passion of nursing with her children, friends, and even those that cared for her to the very end.  Mom enjoyed sewing, quilting, crafting and painting. She was a collector of “things” and her paintings are treasured in the homes of her children.

Carol will be laid to rest at Kelseyville Cemetery with her husband. There will be a family service at a date to be determined.

Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611 or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com .