Obituary of Carole Rose Neldon

Carole R. Neldon, 82, of Cassopolis formerly of Eau Claire, passed away Sunday, August 29, 2021, at the Cass County Medical Facility. She was born to the late Earl and Mary Ellen (Hibski) Dick on May 26, 1939 in Eau Claire, Michigan. After graduating from high school for a short period of time Carole worked at Ted’s Candy Shop and a chance meeting would allow for Carole to meet the love of her life, Raymond. After dating for a year Carole and Raymond married on June 18, 1960 at a ceremony in Niles, Michigan. Carole and Raymond enjoyed over 61 years of marriage and in that time enjoyed traveling together and time at Indian Lake. She spent over 30 years as a registered nurse and at the end of her career served as the Director of Nursing. She thoroughly enjoyed her condo in Hawaii and had the opportunity to see Maui, Honolulu, and Hawaii and when she was here in Michigan she took advantage of the golf course and was part of the Ladies Golf League at Plym Park. Carole is preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Mary Ellen Dick, her son, Ron Neldon, and her sister, Lois Zehrung. Surviving Carole is her husband Raymond Neldon of Eau Claire, her daughter, Renee Neldon of Cassopolis, and her daughter-in-law, Faye Neldon of Kendallville, Indiana and two grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. In keeping with Carole’s wishing cremation has taken place and her family will be remembering Carole privately. Those wishing to make a memorial donation in honor of Carole have been asked to consider the Salvation Army, 424 N. 15th Street, Niles, Michigan 49120. Her family and friends will miss her caring and also supportive nature. She was always willing to lend a hand and help with whatever she could.