Carol M Webster

Carol Webster, age 87, passed away peacefully at Lund Home Hospice on November 22, 2025.

She is survived by her loving husband of over 60 years, Miron – affectionately known as “Spike” – and by her daughter, Diane Engel, her only child, who lives in the San Francisco Bay area with her husband Mike and their children: Joshua, age 28 and Amanda, age 23.

Carol and her younger sister, Jean Baumgardner – who recently passed away – grew up in Pocahontas, Iowa. Carol had fond memories of life on the family farm, where homemade goods and bountiful gardens were carefully canned and preserved for the winter months. As the older sister, she shared a special bond with her father spending time hunting, fishing, hiking and learning to appreciate the beauty of the outdoors – a love that stayed with her throughout her life.

The family later moved to Flagstaff and Phoenix and Carol remained an Arizona resident for the rest of her life.

Carol attended Northern Arizona University as a geology major and later Arizona State Teachers College – now Arizona State University – where she earned a degree in secondary education with a minor in English. It was there, in an art class, that she met the love of her life, Miron. They were married just six weeks later and went on to share a lifetime together filled with love, creativity and adventure.

Together they developed a deep appreciation for visual art and the natural beauty of Idaho and Arizona. One of Carol’s greatest adventures was spending three summers with Spike in the Clearwater National Forest in Idaho, living in a remote fire lookout while Spike worked on his master’s degree at USC. It was a time of simplicity, beauty and connection – something Carol always treasured.

They later returned to Flagstaff where they raised their family. Spike served as a professor of ceramics at Northern Arizona University for over 20 years and Carol enjoyed taking elective courses, being active in the Faculty Wives group, joining hiking clubs and participating in the First Methodist Church, where she helped with Sunday School and Bible study. She built a wide circle of friends and neighbors and enjoyed a rich and active social life during their 18 years in the small-town community.

Carol also worked for nine years as a proofreader at the Arizona Daily Sun, where she became well respected for her careful attention to detail and positive relationships with reporters and editors.

In 1984, Carol and Spike built their dream home in Mesa, Arizona. Spike and his brother Gene worked every day for a year constructing a home that reflected creativity, craftsmanship and love – placing their personal stamp in every corner.

Carol later returned to ASU to recertify as an elementary education teacher and spent several years working as a long-term substitute in the Mesa school district.

Carol and Spike were active members of the First Presbyterian Church of Mesa, where they served as communion deacons for three years. Carol loved the life of the church – especially women’s fellowship, Bible study and the beauty of organ music and choir, which deeply touched her spirit.

Above all else, Carol valued people. Neighbors, friends and family were always at the center of her life. She had a natural gift for forming lasting friendships and staying connected – whether through visits, phone calls or letters – and she cared deeply about her community and the people in it.

Over the past 18 years, Carol spent many joyful visits traveling to the San Francisco Bay Area, as well as Long Beach and Orange County, to spend time with Diane and her family – moments that brought her great happiness.

Carol will be forever remembered for her outgoing personality, warm and friendly nature, wonderful sense of humor and genuine care for others.

She will be deeply missed, lovingly remembered and never forgotten.

Arrangements by Bunker’s University Chapel, www.bunkerfuneral.com. Should this obituary appear anywhere but bunkerfuneral.com, please check our website for accurate details and service information.