Alexander, Carol Ann 1950-2016

ALEXANDER, FAIRCHILD, CARTER, GEYER

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Date: 2/15/2016 at 15:15:35

Carol Ann Alexander (1950 - 2016)

Carol Ann (Carter) Alexander, 65, of Iowa City died Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2016 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City. The family will be greeting visitors from 2-4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 13 at Lensing Funeral & Cremation Service in Iowa City. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Shelter House or to Friends of the Animal Center Foundation.

She was born Aug. 21, 1950 in Grand Rapids, Mich., the daughter of Dick and Patricia (Fairchild) Carter. She graduated from Ravenna High School with the class of 1968. She graduated from Michigan State University in 1972 with a psychology degree, and also received two master's degrees from the University of Michigan. Carol worked for 30 years in the Office of Statewide Clinical Education Programs (OSCEP) at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, retiring in 2015 as the Associate Director of Community-Based Medical Education. Carol was a voracious reader and an avid supporter of both the Michigan Wolverines football team and the Democratic party. She adored travel, with some of her most recent adventures taking place in New Orleans, the wine country of Napa, and the theme parks of Orlando. She was always eager to try something new, whether it was earning her red belt in tae kwon do or making Julia Child's boeuf bourguignon. She was a life-long lover of animals, with her beagle Bogie serving as her four-footed companion of the past decade.

Carol is survived by her son and daughter-in-law Dr. Zachary and Stephanie Alexander of Newton, Iowa; her son and daughter-in-law Drs. Erik and Anne Alexander of Milwaukee, Wis.; her grandchildren Isaac, Ian and Ingrid Alexander of Newton, Iowa; her best friend Cindy Geyer and many other dear friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.lensingfuneral.com - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/press-citizen/obituary.aspx?n=carol-ann-alexander&pid=177662774&fhid=13623&eid=sp_ommatch#sthash.pt29cJgc.dpuf ~ The Lensing Funeral Home, Iowa City, Iowa Tues 9 Feb 2016.