Karol Wiles Mccaig

11 de diciembre de 1958 - 9 de septiembre de 2020

Memorial

Recuerdos

Seres queridos

Recording of the virtual memorial:

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The family will hold a virtual memorial via Zoom on Saturday September 26, 2020 at 10am.

Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82391576146

Karol (Wiles) McCaig was a beloved mother, wife, daughter, sister, cousin, and friend to many. A full biography is coming. This page was made so we can all honor her memory prior to the memorial and for the family to keep always. So please add your thoughts, memories, photos, videos, music, etc.

The family has appreciated all the requests for donations in Karol’s honor. If you are interested in making a donation, the family asks that you choose one of two options. Option 1; donate to Valley Medical Center’s Cancer Center, where Karol received her cancer treartment and worked there. When you donate you will fill out the form, select ‘Cancer Fund’ and select ‘Patient Assistance.’ Option 2; you can send cash towards the Karol and Jim's medical expenses to LeAnne’s paypal account or send any checks to Jim McCaig (address below).

Valley Medical Cancer Center : https://www.valleymed.org/gift/

LeAnne paypal: paypal.me./ljwiles

Jim McCaig’s address: 3567 E "L" Street, Tacoma, WA 98404

If you have photos of Karol to share please add thembelow, tag her in it on Facebook or email/text it to Adiam, atesfay@gmail.com or 602-326-7867.

Slide show: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1J3DX8KgGtqRBrL43wVxxRYFFBAxYZKZn/view?usp=sharing

Karol's obituary

Karol Jean McCaig entered the world on Thursday, December 11, 1958 and departed on Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at 11:30 pm. She was the daughter of the late David & Jean Wiles; beloved mother to Kristian (LeAnne) and Aisling (Jon); wife to Jim McCaig; sister to Ken and Kay; “fabulous” grandma to Jade and Jalen and an “awesome” aunt, cousin and friend to many.

Karol was born in Seattle, WA and lived in several places around the world, including Japan, Taiwan, and several cities in the US. In 1974, her family relocated to Portland where she would graduate from Marshall High School and live for nearly 30 years. She was the provider for her family and worked in merchandising and sales for Miller Brands Brewing Company, Dreyer’s Ice Cream and other local distributors for over 15 years. Her kids fondly remember her work ethic, her drive, and her ability to relate with others as she developed professional relationships with many who considered her a friend.

Karol was kind and welcoming and treated all she met like family. Her home was a refuge for those needing a break and she was a “true friend” who provided a listening ear to those who were hurting. She is remembered by one friend as being treated “like a daughter and my kiddos like your own grandkids.”

In 2000 she and her long-time friend, Jim McCaig, decided to join their lives together in marriage. She eventually moved to Tacoma, WA where she and Jim resided with Aisling their many pets.

Inspired by her children pursuing educational goals she helped them create, Karol listened to her inner voice and decided to pursue her calling to be a nurse. She attended Clover Park Community College and proudly received her Associate of Applied Science in Nursing-RN Option in 2009. She compassionately cared for patients at Western State Hospital, St. Joseph Medical Center, and Valley Medical Center. Her co-workers describe her as “a caring and dedicated nurse and friend” who was “truly a force” and “a joy to be around.” She and her co-workers “got each other” in their shared “warped sense of humor.”

Karol was fierce when it came to cancer. She overcame Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma in 1989 and lived cancer free for 29 years. She refused to let the second round of cancer, that appeared in 2018, define who she was. “She was a serious lover of quilting and passionate about all animals.” She loved reading her books, painting, visiting her kids and grandkids and keeping her Facebook friends politically informed through her posts.

We honor and thank you, Karol, for your “loving kindness, and care in our lives. Thank you for your “strength, grace, humility and perseverance, and for always being you! We’ll be hard pressed to find a stronger or more genuine person.” We will carry you and the love you gave us, forever in our hearts.

Oobituary:

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Homenajes

Comparte un recuerdo favorito, envía condolencias y honra la vida de Karol con un mensaje sincero.

Keean

I still remember when you (Karol) bought me a “Pink” CD l. It doesn’t seem like much of a memory but to me this was everything! At the time, I had a few friends that questioned my sexuality simply because I liked to listen to Pink which eventually led to me being bullied. Karol not only bought me Pinks newest CD she showed up to pick me up from school playing the cd (unexpectedly because I typically took the bus). Her fearless personality and caring nature changed me that day. Aunty Karol, you may not be here anymore but believe you will never be forgotten. Rest In Peace.