Carrie Louise Stranathan was born April 5, 1963, in Hays, KS to Samuel E. and Helen E. (Schupbach) Stranathan. She went to the Lord on October 20, 2022, after an eight month long battle with liver cancer.
She is survived by her parents, a son Jeremy, in Las Vegas, NV; brothers Matthew (Pam) of Gardner, KS and Thane (Rachel) of Montrose, CO; She is further survived by four nephews, 3 nieces and one great nephew.
Her elder brother, Todd preceded her in death in 1996.
Carrie’s early years were spent in Ft. Scott, KS where she was active in 4-H with sewing, cooking, and sheep projects. Music was important to her, and she played piano, handbells, cello and baritone. The family moved to Meeker, CO in 1977. She graduated from Meeker HS in 1981. Her HS class reunion this past summer was a very special time for her and much enjoyed.
Carrie was awarded her Associate Degree in Dental Hygiene in 1989. She worked in Cortez, Co, Denver, CO and Denton, TX supporting herself and son Jeremy. In the 1990’s she changed careers and moved into healthcare, working for Express scripts and Aerogas in Pueblo, CO. She married Stephen L. Fessler in 2001, they divorced in 2020. A promotion at Aerogas prompted a move to Montrose, CO. She was currently employed at Montrose Memorial Hospital at the Admissions Desk, a job she enjoyed very much.
Carrie was an exceptional seamstress and enjoyed counted x-stitch, making many beautiful items including angels for the family.
When she lived in Pueblo, she found a small church and a new friend. Together they sang and played pianos and helped with the choir.
Carrie’s path to the Lord was very difficult but sustained by her deep faith in Jesus. She particularly responded to her many friends, classmates, and strong believers in her Lord. Each and every one of you that held her hand, shared your time, your thoughts, and your voices with her were deeply appreciated.
Carrie will be remembered for her smile, her willingness to help and her abundant joy for life.
The family suggests gifts be make in Carrie’s name to the Meeker United Methodist Church, Box 26, Meeker, Colorado 81641.
Memorial Services will be held at 10:00 a m., Thursday, November 3, 2022 at The United Methodist Church of Meeker.