Obituary: Carol Lord

Carol Lord 1937 ~ 2005 Carol Lord, 68, passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2005 at her home in Indian Wells, CA after a brave battle with cancer. Carol was born June 22, 1937 in Salt Lake City to Louis L. and Kathryn S. Smith. She is survived by the love of her life, her husband, Dr. Thomas Lord, her father Louis L. Smith and her brothers Paul D. Smith and Spencer Smith. Her children; Penny and Scott Broussard, Jeff and Tracy Perkins, Todd and Michelle Perkins (who thinks he was her favorite?), Sophe and Mike Derrick, Carol Ann and Bill Whitworth, and her stepchildren; Jay and Renee Drake, Rick Drake, Tom and Didi Lord, Mike and Karen Lord, Cathi Lord Smith, and Jamie Lord. She leaves a legacy of love to her 27 grandchildren and 16 great-grand-children. Carol was beautiful inside and out and was always a wonderful example of love and charity to her family and friends. Her warm smile and generous spirit will be missed but her memory and positive attitude will live forever in our hearts. She will be remembered for the loving care, friendship and acceptance she shared with all those who knew her. Carol was a woman of many talents and lived life with passion. She was an amazing wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend. After raising her five children she worked for the Teamsters Union Insurance, was the office manager and bookkeeper for Merrill J. Drake Inc., a business she owned with her former husband, Merrill J. Drake. Carol was the general manager for East Canyon Resort for many years where she helped to build and establish a tradition of excellence for the members that continues today. She was a public speaker, trainer and member of the National Speakers Association. Carol was an avid volunteer for the March of Dimes, serving as chairman of the Gourmet Gala for several years. When she moved to Palm Springs, CA Carol became a reporter for the Desert Woman Magazine and initiated the Desert Woman Teas. She taught workshops to empower women to help them reach their full potential. She was a member of Indian Wells Country Club where she loved to golf, dance and plan fun events with Tom. She was a fabulous cook and loved to entertain and plan activities of all kinds. She loved people and welcomed new friends wherever life took her. She will be missed more than words can express. There will be a Celebration of Carol's Life at the Cottonwood Country Club, 1780 E. Lakewood Dr. (5420 So.) on Mon., Nov. 7, 2005 from 4 - 6 p.m. In lieu of flowers please send donations to the American Cancer Society or your favorite charity.