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Carole A. Halfpop

10/20/1935 - 8/5/2015


Obituary


Carole A. Halfpop, 79, of Belmond, passed away August 5, 2015 at Westview Care Center in Britt.

Funeral services were held August 10, 2015 at the Belmond United Methodist Church. Burial was at Concord Cemetery in Garner.

Carole Ann, the daughter of Milo Hamilton and Mamie Porter Hamilton Holecek, was born October 20, 1935 in Hayfield. Shortly before her birth, Carole’s biological father died suddenly. Carole was raised by her adoptive father, Otto Holecek. She graduated from Hayfield High School. Just before graduating from high school, Carole met Roger Halfpop of Goodell. The couple married in Hayfield at her parent’s farm on April 2, 1953. Roger and Carole lived in Iowa and Minnesota, settling in Belmond in 1974. The couple was blessed with three children: Chris, Connie and Cary.

Although employed outside the home after the children were in school, Carole was an excellent wife and mother, and enjoyed cooking and hosting family gatherings. Over the years she accumulated an extensive cookbook collection. Carole was an avid reader, sports fan, and loved researching family genealogy.

Lovingly labeled “the church lady” by her family, Carole was deeply involved in the United Methodist Church, including serving as president of the United Methodist Women. She was also a member of the Iowa Emmaus community.

Carole is survived by her husband Roger; children Chris (David) Thompson of Aurora, CO, Connie Halfpop of Belmond, and Cary (Julie) Halfpop of Ankeny; six grandchildren; and four great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; infant son Eric; grandson Levi Landphair; and two brothers.