Carole Janet Lievestro, 74, departed her earthly home on Whidbey Island on August 19th after a courageous battle with cancer.

Carole Janet Dietzmann was born on June 18, 1938 in Manhattan, New York and joined the Navy as a young woman and was honorably discharged in 1971. Carole and her husband, Jan Lievestro came to Whidbey with the Navy in 1976 and decided to make Oak Harbor their home. After leaving the Navy, Carole worked with the Navy Exchange for 27 years, retiring in 1995.

Carole had a generous nature and was a faithful volunteer with many organizations: Citizens on Patrol, Help House, Walk for the Cure, Senior Services and the Tree of Hope. Carole was an active member of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority and Soroptimist International of Oak Harbor.

Carole’s love of dogs was a constant in her life She was rarely without at least one dog and usually two. Her love of dogs was exemplified by her love of Snoopy, from Peanuts. She decorated for every occasion and holiday with a Peanuts motif.

Carole is survived by her dear friend, Corinne Boon and family and countless friends from all walks of life. She was predeceased by her husband Jan in 1991. Her familiar “Hoorah!” after any pledge of Allegiance will be missed by all who had the honor of knowing her.

Services for Carole were held Friday, August 24th at Burley Funeral Chapel with Linda Haddon officiating. Memorials are requested to: Hospice of the Northwest Foundation or to Soroptimist International of Oak Harbor’s Mammogram fund.