Caroline GRAY Obituary (1930 - 2011) - Lake Havasu City, Arizona

Caroline Gray passed away May 13, 2011 in Lake Havasu City, AZ at the age of 81. She was born to Glenn and Hazel (Blakeley) Maxwell on February 21, 1930 in Toledo, OH. She migrated to Florida in the late 50s, and relocated to Southern California with her five children in 1962.On Christmas Eve 1965, Caroline married Lawrence "Larry" Gray and together they retired to Lake Havasu 15 years ago from La Puente, CA. Caroline was an amazing mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great-great grandmother to 40.5 grandchildren and friend to all. She considered her blindness an opportunity for her grandchildren to learn compassion for others, and they did. Her family was her life and she was proud of each one. She had a great sense of humor until the end. She leaves behind her beloved family, Son, Charles "Mickey" Flint, of Apple Valley, CA; Daughters, Robbin Wignall (Phil) of Chino Hills, CA, Charlene Araque (Al) of Moreno Valley, CA, Jackie Harris of Lake Havasu City, AZ and Kathy Dion (Art) of Lake Havasu City, AZ; Stepsons, John Gray (his partner, Jon) of Ft. Pierce, FL, Kelly Gray (Gina) of Clearlake, CA.She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Larry and stepdaughter Cathy Gray.She loved and accepted others unconditionally, was loved by all who knew her and will be greatly missed.Graveside services will be held at Memory Garden Memorial Park in Brea, CA on May 21, 2011.Donations in her name may be made to the charity of your choice funding pancreatic cancer research. Thoughts and condolences may be submitted to the family at www.lietz-frazefuneralhome.com. Arrangements were placed under the care of Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home & Crematory.