Bruns, Carolyn H. (1950-2019)

BRUNS, HATT, GORDON

Posted By: Paul Nagy (email)
Date: 6/26/2019 at 09:51:08

Carolyn H. Bruns
January 6, 1950 - April 9, 2019

Carolyn Bruns, age 69, of Alta, Iowa, died on April 9, 2019, at her home in Alta.

Carolyn Hatt was born on January 6, 1950, in Sioux City, Iowa, to Richard and Grace (Gordon) Hatt. Growing up, she attended Griswold Elementary School and later graduated from Parkside High School in Jackson, Michigan. Next, she attended Iowa State University where she earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Textile and Design. On March 11, 1978, she married Doug Bruns in Fort Dodge, Iowa. Subsequently, they were blessed with a son, Jonathan.

Carolyn enjoyed NASCAR racing and traveled to attend many races. In her spare time, she liked knitting, quilting, doing all types of needlework, and gardening. In addition, she and Doug loved to camp and spend time at the beach whenever they could. A dog lover, she had a special liking for Golden Retrievers. Moreover, she treasured the time she was able to spend with family especially in North Carolina. Undoubtedly, she will be, deeply, missed by all who knew and loved her.

Those left to cherish her memory include her husband, Doug Bruns, of Alta, Iowa; her son, Jonathan Bruns, of Kannapolis, North Carolina; her grandson, Griffin Bruns, also of Kannapolis, North Carolina; her brother, Gordon (Jeanne) Hatt, of Jackson, Michigan; her mother-in-law, Phyllis Bruns, of Alta, Iowa; and her brothers-in-law: Gary (Sharon) Bruns, of Council Bluffs, Iowa, Brian (Laurie) Bruns, of Dell Rapids, South Dakota, and Ralene Bruns, of Waterloo, Iowa; as well as many nieces, nephews, and friends.

Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Grace Hatt; and her father-in-law, Delmer Bruns.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Alta Fire Department, 201 East 2nd Street, Alta, Iowa 51002, or to a charity of the donor’s choice in Carolyn’s name.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 13, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. at the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in STORM LAKE. Burial will follow in the Woodlawn Cemetery in Alta. Visitation is scheduled for Friday, April 12, 2019, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in STORM LAKE. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be given to the Alta Fire Department, 201 E 2nd Street, Alta, Iowa 51002 or to a charity of the donor’s choice in Carolyn's name. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake is overseeing the arrangements.

Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Homes, Storm Lake, Iowa, 2019.

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