Carolynn Glasmann Lindsley Obituary (1923 - 2002)

Carolynn Glasmann Lindsley OGDEN - Carolynn passed away peacefully at her home in Ogden on August 12th, 2002. She was born August 13th, 1923 to Ross and Helen Glasmann in Ogden. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Roscoe, and her husband Richard G. Lindsley. Richard passed away in October of 1989. The two were married September 2nd, 1950, at home in Ogden. Carolynn graduated from Ogden High School in 1942. She attended Washington State University, and later pursued education in the theatre at the University of California at Berkeley. While attending Berkeley she was a member of various thespian organizations, including the Mask and Dagger, the Thalians, and the Hammers and Dimmers. She also received a scholarship to attend the Actor's lab in Hollywood, California. She eventually returned to Utah where she met and married Richard. Shortly after marriage, the two homesteaded in Alaska where they taught school to local children. The two later returned to Ogden where they spent the rest of their lives. Carolynn was an active and widely loved member in her community of Ogden. She was on the board of directors of several businesses and organizations in Ogden, including the Ogden Standard Examiner, the Myra Powell Art Gallery, the YWCA, the Eccles Community Art Center, the Utah Arts Council, Union Station, the Tree House Children's Museum, and the Utah Heritage Foundation. She was the organizer and first chairman of the Ogden Arts Council. She was also a part owner of the Ogden Standard Examiner, her interest in which she sold in 1980. Carolynn was the President of Linmann, Inc. until her death. Carolynn was a treasured long-time member of the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd in Ogden. She is survived by her children, Cameron, Lisa, and Libby, and her grandchildren Amanda, Chloe, Alyssa, Ashley, Mason, and Sophie. She was especially close to her cousins Jay, and Valeen Glasmann, and her dear friend Lucia Browning. The family wishes to thank those who helped take such good care of Carolynn, including Joni, Laurie, Linda, and Utah Heritage Hospice. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Tree House Children's Museum of Ogden. ServiceEpiscopal Church of the Good Shepherd 2374 Grant Avenue Ogden, UT 84404 August 17, 2002 10:00 AM CemeteryChurch of the Good Shepherd 24th Street and Grant Ave. Ogden, UT August 17, 2002