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Birth	:	13 Dec 1952 Parsons, Labette County, Kansas, USA
Death	:	13 Nov 2007 Lynnwood, Snohomish County, Washington, USA
Burial	:	Maplewood Memorial Lawn Cemetery, Emporia, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate	:	38.4202995, -96.2055969
Description	:	Carolyn Beth Austin Carolyn Beth Austin passed away suddenly of a massive pulmonary embolism at home in Lynnwood, Washington on November 13, 2007. Carolyn was born December 13, 1952, in Parsons, Kansas to Kirk Brough Austin and Barbara (Pyle) Austin. She was a graduate of Parsons High School, Labette Community College, and Emporia State University, class of 1974. Carolyn earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education with an Emphasis in Art. While at Emporia State, she met her future husband, Ralph Leonard "Lynn" Brigman, Jr. They were married August 1973 in... Read More	Carolyn Beth Austin Carolyn Beth Austin passed away suddenly of a massive pulmonary embolism at home in Lynnwood, Washington on November 13, 2007. Carolyn was born December 13, 1952, in Parsons, Kansas to Kirk Brough Austin and Barbara (Pyle) Austin. She was a graduate of Parsons High School, Labette Community College, and Emporia State University, class of 1974. Carolyn earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education with an Emphasis in Art. While at Emporia State, she met her future husband, Ralph Leonard "Lynn" Brigman, Jr. They were married August 1973 in the First United Methodist Church in Parsons. After graduation, Carolyn and Lynn moved to Washington state to begin their careers and family. Laura Ann Brigman was born in 1984 and was the most loved child on earth. A happy and gregarious little girl, she was tragically diagnosed with Batten Disease in early childhood, a fatal neurological disorder. Carolyn became a devoted caregiver to her precious daughter until Laura's death in 1995. A life long Methodist, Carolyn was active in the Edmonds United Methodist Church in Edmonds, Washington, and the Batten Disease Support and Research Association. Carolyn was preceded in death by her daughter Laura; her husband, Lynn; her father; and two infant nieces, Carin and Rachel Austin. She leaves behind her mother, Barbara Austin, of Parsons, Kansas; a brother, T.J. Austin and his wife Sharon, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; sisters, Virginia Constance, of Lawrence, Kansas, and Nancy Swanwick and her husband Daryl, of Fort Scott, Kansas; six nephews, Jeremy Austin and wife Monica, Tadd Austin, Matthew Swanwick and wife Carissa, Daniel Swanwick and wife Catherine, Sam Constance, and Colin Constance; two nieces, Shelley Spurlock and husband Danny, and Christie Austin; two great-nephews, Zachary and Antonio Austin; and two great-nieces, Tatum Swanwick and Molly Spurlock. She also leaves a group of devoted friends in the Seattle area, and a childhood friend of Laura's, Lindsay Herschlip, Carolyn's honorary daughter. Carolyn's passing will leave a large hole in many hearts. Carolyn's family and friends will be celebrating her life at a memorial service at 10 a.m., November 30, 2007, at Edmonds United Methodist Church in Edmonds, Washington. Memorial donations may be given to the Laura Brigman Guild at Children's Hospital, 4800 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, Washington, 98105-0371.

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Carolyn Beth Austin's memorial is located at: Maplewood Memorial Lawn Cemetery, Emporia, Lyon County, USA.
When did Carolyn Beth Austin death?
Carolyn Beth Austin death on 13 Nov 2007 in Lynnwood, Snohomish County, Washington, USA
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Latitude: 38.4202995
Longitude: -96.2055969

Family Members:

Parent

Kirk Brough Austin

(1917 - 2007)

Barbara Eloise Pyle Austin

(1921 - 2009)

Children

Laura Ann Brigman

(1984 - 1996)

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