Carol Jane White, 82, of Laramie passed away September 8th, 2023. She was born in Goffstown, New Hampshire on October 17th, 1940, to Earle and Pauline Greenwood. In 1969 Carol received her Master of Library Science from the University of Denver. She started working at the University of Wyoming in 1969 and retired in 2003 as the Head Cataloging Librarian.
While working at the University of Wyoming Carol received the Outstanding Services Award in 1986 as well as the Agnes Milstead award in 1998 for her hard work and dedication to the library. Carol loved to ride horses and spent many years as a part of the Biddick Ranch here in Laramie, she spent as much time as she could outdoors. She would make summer trips to her birthplace in New Hampshire to visit her family and friends and spend time at the beaches there.
She loved Jackson Hole, Wyoming, was an avid Snowshoer, cross country skier and bicyclist. Some great achievements of Carol’s life included the Bi-Centennial ride along the Oregon Trail in 1976 with her dog Tuffy and her horse Straight Shot. Carol also rode her bicycle in the Laramie Senior Olympics on August 5th, 2022.
Carol is survived by her Daughter Stacie Briton (David) Myers and her grandson Bronson Myers. She is preceded in death by her parents Earle and Pauline, and her brother Forest Greenwood.
A Celebration of Life will start at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, September 15th at the Corona Village Mexican Restaurant in Laramie, Wyoming.
Carol was one f my longest and dearest friends. Our birthdays were one day apart and we always connected on our days. We were together at Goffstown High School and at UNH and saw each other over the years. We even went to Laramie and rode horses with Carol. I still can’t believe she is gone as she was a big part of my life and a wonderful friend. I send my condolences to Stacey and Bronson. Dorothea Sanders
I’m so sorry to hear the passing of Carol. Our families lived two houses away from each other. My brother graduated with Carol and I graduated with Forrest. I have many happy memories of growing up with them. I will miss our occasional emails. My thoughts and prayers are with Carol’s family and friends.
Stacie and family. I just loved your mom. I always enjoyed bumping into her around Laramie. It was always good to catch up with her and see how you all were doing. I will miss those opportunities. She was a spectacular lady. She will be truly missed. I am thinking of you and yours.
Carol was pleasant and kind as a supervisor, and the library was not the same after her retirement. Glad she was able to enjoy her retirement. She will be missed.
I’m so sorry and shocked to hear of Carol’s death We shared a lot of good times while working in Coe Library and going on Library trips. I will miss her. You have my deepest sympathy.
We will miss Carol dearly. She was such a nice kind person. Always enjoyed spending time with her at the Biddick Ranch riding alongside her moving cattle or visiting with her in the ranch kitchen where she often helped to provide a meal and clean up while at the same time having a pleasant conversation and lots of laughter. You could see the love she had for her friends and especially her daughter Stacie.