Former Jackson Hole resident Carol L. Chittenden, of Oakbrook, Illinois (formerly Elmhurst, Illinois), died Dec. 17 with family by her side. She was 89. Born Dec. 16, 1930, in Chicago to Dr. Carl and Lillian Banks, Carol spent her childhood on the South Side and graduated in 1948 from South Shore High School. She attended the University of Illinois, where she majored in physical education-kinesiology and met the love of her life and best friend, Bill.
Carol and Bill married in 1952 in Chicago; their loving marriage spanned the next 66 years. In 1953 they moved to Elmhurst, where they raised their family. Carol was extraordinarily active in her community, serving as a volunteer at Elmhurst Memorial Hospital, a founding member of the Elmhurst Presbyterian Church, PEO, Panhellenic and many other community organizations. She generously supported the University of Illinois through fellowships in applied health sciences as well as many other charitable organizations.
In 1977, Carol and Bill built a home in Kelly overlooking the mountains they loved so much. Carol soon became an active member of the Jackson community and made many friends throughout the valley.
Carol will be remembered fondly by her family and her many, many friends as caring and compassionate with a sharp wit, a cheery disposition and the ability to make anyone feel welcome the moment she met them. She was a true partner in support of her husband's career and dedicated her life to Bill, her children and grandchildren and the communities where she lived.
A memorial service will be held Jan. 24 at St. Peter's United Church of Christ in Elmhurst, with a celebration of life reception to follow. Private interment will take place at St. Peter's Cemetery.
Published in Jackson Hole News December 31, 2019
Carol and Bill married in 1952 in Chicago; their loving marriage spanned the next 66 years. In 1953 they moved to Elmhurst, where they raised their family. Carol was extraordinarily active in her community, serving as a volunteer at Elmhurst Memorial Hospital, a founding member of the Elmhurst Presbyterian Church, PEO, Panhellenic and many other community organizations. She generously supported the University of Illinois through fellowships in applied health sciences as well as many other charitable organizations.
In 1977, Carol and Bill built a home in Kelly overlooking the mountains they loved so much. Carol soon became an active member of the Jackson community and made many friends throughout the valley.
Carol will be remembered fondly by her family and her many, many friends as caring and compassionate with a sharp wit, a cheery disposition and the ability to make anyone feel welcome the moment she met them. She was a true partner in support of her husband's career and dedicated her life to Bill, her children and grandchildren and the communities where she lived.
A memorial service will be held Jan. 24 at St. Peter's United Church of Christ in Elmhurst, with a celebration of life reception to follow. Private interment will take place at St. Peter's Cemetery.
Published in Jackson Hole News December 31, 2019
Former Jackson Hole resident Carol L. Chittenden, of Oakbrook, Illinois (formerly Elmhurst, Illinois), died Dec. 17 with family by her side. She was 89. Born Dec. 16, 1930, in Chicago to Dr. Carl and Lillian Banks, Carol spent her childhood on the South Side and graduated in 1948 from South Shore High School. She attended the University of Illinois, where she majored in physical education-kinesiology and met the love of her life and best friend, Bill.
Carol and Bill married in 1952 in Chicago; their loving marriage spanned the next 66 years. In 1953 they moved to Elmhurst, where they raised their family. Carol was extraordinarily active in her community, serving as a volunteer at Elmhurst Memorial Hospital, a founding member of the Elmhurst Presbyterian Church, PEO, Panhellenic and many other community organizations. She generously supported the University of Illinois through fellowships in applied health sciences as well as many other charitable organizations.
In 1977, Carol and Bill built a home in Kelly overlooking the mountains they loved so much. Carol soon became an active member of the Jackson community and made many friends throughout the valley.
Carol will be remembered fondly by her family and her many, many friends as caring and compassionate with a sharp wit, a cheery disposition and the ability to make anyone feel welcome the moment she met them. She was a true partner in support of her husband's career and dedicated her life to Bill, her children and grandchildren and the communities where she lived.
A memorial service will be held Jan. 24 at St. Peter's United Church of Christ in Elmhurst, with a celebration of life reception to follow. Private interment will take place at St. Peter's Cemetery.
Published in Jackson Hole News December 31, 2019
Carol and Bill married in 1952 in Chicago; their loving marriage spanned the next 66 years. In 1953 they moved to Elmhurst, where they raised their family. Carol was extraordinarily active in her community, serving as a volunteer at Elmhurst Memorial Hospital, a founding member of the Elmhurst Presbyterian Church, PEO, Panhellenic and many other community organizations. She generously supported the University of Illinois through fellowships in applied health sciences as well as many other charitable organizations.
In 1977, Carol and Bill built a home in Kelly overlooking the mountains they loved so much. Carol soon became an active member of the Jackson community and made many friends throughout the valley.
Carol will be remembered fondly by her family and her many, many friends as caring and compassionate with a sharp wit, a cheery disposition and the ability to make anyone feel welcome the moment she met them. She was a true partner in support of her husband's career and dedicated her life to Bill, her children and grandchildren and the communities where she lived.
A memorial service will be held Jan. 24 at St. Peter's United Church of Christ in Elmhurst, with a celebration of life reception to follow. Private interment will take place at St. Peter's Cemetery.
Published in Jackson Hole News December 31, 2019
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