Carol Joan McCowan, 85, died peacefully in Olympia, Washington at St. Peter’s Hospital on Jan. 1, 2024. She has passed into eternity to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

She was born April 3, 1938, in Puyallup, Washington to Gustaf M. Sorensen and Alma A. (Johnson) Sorensen. Carol grew up on the family farm in Graham, Washington. She attended Bethel High School, where she received several awards including perfect attendance for her entire high school career. She moved to the Montesano, Washington area with her first husband Ernie Olden in 1967 and was part of the Montesano community for over 40 years.

In 1973, Carol became the first women branch manager for the Capital Saving and Loan Association, which at the time was Washington’s largest chartered savings and loan association. She went on to be an escrow officer for Pacific Title Company from 1978 until she retired in 2003. In 1984, Carol married the love of her life, Lavern McCowan. They both enjoyed camping at the beach, spending time with friends and family, traveling, serving at the local Moose lodge, where she served in many officer capacities, including the Women’s Regent.

Carol’s husband Lavern, her mother, her father, and her son Tim Olden preceded her in death. She is survived by her sons Kevin Olden (Mary Jo) of Adrian, Michigan; and Mike Olden (Kelly) of Tumwater, Washington; her sister, Vicki Eastburn of Spanaway; brother Neal Sorensen of Renton, Washington; 7 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren.

Details for her memorial service are to be determined, and will be announced later on. Arrangements are entrusted to Twibell’s Fern Hill Funeral Home in Aberdeen, Washington.