Carolyn L. Michnal, 78

Carolyn L. Michnal, 78, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Feb. 6, 2022, surrounded by her grandchildren who loved her deeply. Carolyn battled with dementia and Parkinson’s.

Carolyn was born on Jan. 2, 1944, to Estle and Genevieve Knowlton in Knobel, Arkansas. She had a wonderful childhood with her sister, Verneal. She met the love of her life, David Michnal, whom she wed in 1964. They spent 58 wonderful years together and shared three sons, Kevin, Brien and Jerrod Michnal.

Carolyn graduated from Lutheran Hospital School of Nursing in 1964 and spent over 30 years as a registered nurse. Carolyn had a passion for caring and helping others and this showed in her friendships and family relationships. Through nursing, she met some of her very best friends whom she cherished immensely.

Carolyn had a love for the outdoors and shared this love with her family and friends. She was an avid hiker, snowshoer, water-skier, snow-skier, and much more.

Carolyn was a member of St. Matthew's parish. She was a devout Catholic and gave back to the church often and selflessly. Carolyn ensured that both her children and grandchildren were raised to praise and love Jesus.

Carolyn was the rock and foundation of the family and she will be deeply and forever missed.

Carolyn is survived by her husband, David Michnal, of Kalispell; three sons, Kevin (Lisa), Brien, and Jerrod; eight grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren; two sisters, Verneal and Robin; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Estle “Bud”) Knowlton and Genevieve Hart; her stepfather Buddy Hart; a younger brother, Stanley Knowlton; and her in-laws, Eugene and Ada Michnal.

There will be a service for those who would like to celebrate Carolyn on the 25th of March at 5 p.m., at Darlington Cremation and Burial Service, 3408 US Hwy. 2 East, Kalispell.

“So with you: Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy.” John 16:22