Carol Jane Bark

Carol Jane Bark, born on December 8, 1932, in Kewanee, Illinois to John and Edna Boyd (Parson), passed away peacefully on January 4, 2025, in The Woodlands, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents, her siblings, Mary and Wendell, and her husband George Bark.

Carol graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in June 1954 with a Bachelor of Science in Education. Later in June 1954, she married George Bark in Berlin, Wisconsin. Together, they built a loving family that included their four children: Susan (Tag Borland), George, Steven (Erin), all residing in Houston, and James, who lives in Dallas. Carol was also a proud grandmother to Samantha and Jack and cherished her great-granddaughter Siena.

After retiring, Carol and George embraced a life filled with adventure and tranquility, splitting their time between the Northwoods of Wisconsin and Long Boat Key, Florida. They also enjoyed traveling extensively with themselves and family across Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia. They settled in The Woodlands, Texas since 2005.

Carol found immense joy in her kitchen, where she pursued her favorite hobby of cooking and baking. She was an avid reader who loved solving crosswords and Sudoku puzzles. Her faith was an important part of her life; she regularly attended church services and participated in Bible studies.

Carol’s warmth and dedication to her family will be deeply missed by all who knew her. May her memory bring comfort to those she leaves behind.

A memorial will be held for Carol on Saturday February 8 at 2pm at Lord of Life Lutheran Church in the Woodlands. In lieu of flowers the family suggests that a donation may be in Carol's honor to the Lord of Life Gebbert Mission Endowment Fund (https://onrealm.org/lordoflifeonline/give/outreachfund)