Carole Ann (Hamilton) HALFPOP

HALFPOP, PORTER, HAMILTON, HOLECEK, THOMPSON, LANDPHAIR

Posted By: Sarah Thorson Little (email)
Date: 8/11/2015 at 12:27:29

October 20, 1935 --- August 5, 2015

Carole A. Halfpop, age 79, of Belmond, passed away Wednesday August 5, 2015 at Westview Care Center in Britt. Funeral services for Carole A. Halfpop will be held at 10:30 A.M. Monday August 10, 2015 at the United Methodist Church in Belmond. Pastor Cindy Morrison will officiate. Burial will take place in the Concord Cemetery in Garner at approximately 12:45 on Monday. Visitation for Carole A. Halfpop will be held from 4:00 – 6:00 P.M. Sunday August 9, 2015 at Dugger Funeral Home, 111 Luick’s Lane South in Belmond and will continue for one hour prior to services at the church on Monday. Memorial contributions may be made in Carole A. Halfpop’s name to the family.

Carole Ann, the daughter of Milo Hamilton and Mamie Porter Hamilton Holecek was born October 20, 1935 in Hayfield. Shortly before her birth, Carole’s biological father died suddenly. Carole was raised by adopted father, Otto Holecek. She attended Hayfield Schools and graduated from Hayfield High School. Just before graduating from high school, Carole met Roger Halfpop of Goodell. The couple married in Hayfield at her parent’s farm on April 2, 1953. Roger and Carole lived in Iowa and Minnesota, finally settling in Belmond in 1974. The couple was blessed with three children, Chris, Connie and Cary.

Although employed outside the home after the children were in school, Carole was an excellent wife and mother and enjoyed cooking and hosting family gatherings. Over the years she accumulated an extensive cookbook collection. Carole was also an avid reader, sports fan and loved researching family genealogy. Lovingly labeled, “the church lady”, by her family, Carole was deeply involved in the United Methodist Church, including serving as president of United Methodist Church Women. She was also a member of the Iowa Emmaus Community.

Carole is survived by her husband of 62 years, Roger, children, Chris (David) Thompson of Aurora, CO, Connie Halfpop of Belmond, Cary (Julie) Halfpop of Ankeny, six grandchildren and four great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, son, Eric in infancy, grandson, Levi Landphair, and two brothers.

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