Carolyn Jane Dziak

Carolyn Jane Dziak passed away Saturday evening, June 13, 2009 surrounded by her loving family. Carol was born to Anthony and Rose Arvish on May 20, 1932 in Anaconda, Montana. She graduated from Anaconda Central High School in 1950 and then pursued a career with Mountain Bell as an operator. In 1954 she married John Dziak and lived in Anaconda until 1961. Over the next 13 years and four children later, they made their home in Oregon, Minnesota, and finally, Bellevue, Washington where she was a resident for the past 35 years.She is survived by her husband, John of 55 years and her four children; David (Carrie Sarlund), Greg, Mary (Matt Thomas), Jean (Scott Robb); sister, Lois Miller and brother, Dr. and Mrs. Raymond Arvish as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She has two grandchildren; Adrianna and Alea whom she adored.After Carol retired from the Bellevue School District of 16 years, she enjoyed traveling to Maui, Scottsdale, Arizona and weekends at the family beach house. But her greatest enjoyment was spending time with family and friends. She was devoted to her Catholic faith and placed her confidence in God. She lived her life and fought her illness, inspired by the quote of Saint Pio, “Worry is Useless!” She was a remarkable wife, mother, grand-mother and sister who will be dearly missed.A funeral mass will be held on Friday, May 19, 2009 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 9460 NE 14th Street, Bellevue, Washington. Reception to follow.In lieu of flowers, the family asks that charitable contributions be made to the donor’s choice:Friends are invited to view photos, get directions and share memories in the family’s online guest book at www.flintofts.com. Arrangements are entrusted to Flintoft’s Funeral Home and Crematory.

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