Carole June Mornin

NEW GLARUS, WI - Carole June Crader Mornin of St. Louis passed away on October 21, 2017 at Brookdale Stonefield Memory Care, Middleton, Wisconsin. Carole was born March 8, 1937 in St. Louis. Carole was preceeded in death by her parents, Buford and Leora Crader of Marble Hill Missouri, her sister Barbara Ann Powers of Normal, Illinois, and her brother Don Crader of Marble Hill.
Carole is survived by daughters Laura Lee Mornin, Diane Carole Mornin Zuniga (husband Mike), and granddaughters Molly Lee Zuniga and Grace Caroline Zagurski, of Chesterfield.
Carole graduated from St. Luke's Nursing School in 1958. For the next 42 years, she was devoted to her family, and to her profession. Carole completed her Master's in Nursing from St. Louis University in the 1970s, and began to focus on Nursing Administration. When Carole's father was diagnosed with Alzheimer's, Carole expanded her professional life to include the growing field of dementia. In 1992, Carole served as President of the St. Louis Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association. Carole retired in 2000 as the Director of Nursing at St. Louis University Hospital, where her tireless devotion to patient care, staff training, and program development earned the respect of her peers, and the loyalty of her nursing staff. While her professional awards and affiliations are too numerous to list, suffice it to say that Carole was a force in the advancement of the Nursing profession. Carole was a member of Bonhomme Presbyterian Church in Chesterfield.
After retirement, Carole enjoyed travelling. While she enjoyed several ocean, Alaskan and European trips, she always said her favorite was visiting St. Petersburg Russia. Carole was in awe of the music in St. Petersburg. Her love for music endured. Carole's exuberant singing will be greatly missed.
While Carole's disease affected her memory, her positive attitude, sense of humor and physical health remained strong. Carole received excellent care at Stonefield, and she was content.
When they were raising their families, Carole and Barbara made a point of being in Marble Hill for Easter. The family would attend Easter Sunrise Service and celebrate Christ's resurrection. In honor of that tradition, the family will celebrate Carole's life this spring in Marble Hill, where Carole's earthly remains will be laid to rest at the Old Baptist Church Cemetery in Marble Hill.
Memorials may be made to the St. Louis Alzheimer's Association, 9370 Olive Blvd, St. Louis Missouri, 63132.