CAROLYN K SVEJKOVSKY
March 27, 1941 – November 1, 2024
On November 1, 2024, the best women in the world (to us) received her real Angel wings.
Carolyn was born March 27, 1941, the eldest and only daughter to Dresen (Bud) & Minnie (nee Hoetmer) Griebler, in Seattle Washington. After attending high school, receiving nothing but A’s in all her classes (always the bookworm) she attended the University of Washington where she received her first B in P. E. as that was the first class in the morning and she couldn’t get her hair wet!
A few years after her move to Montana she met her soul mate and best friend Rick Svejkovsky and they would go on to live, love and laugh their lives to the fullest for the next 40 plus years as Ram & Papa. They were the couple you would see sitting next to each other going everywhere together, until of course bench seats in trucks went out of fashion. They were the perfect couple with enduring and unconditional love. The perfect match for all of us to follow and try to live up to.
Mom never missed a birthday or celebration or a tearful event. Sending flowers or finding that perfect gift for all the family, friends, and employees she cherished. Always busy in the kitchen preparing for the next holiday or celebration. Mom & Dad even catered and did the cooking for their grandsons wedding when she was 72. That was really no challenge for her though, she was still working at 83 until just a couple short months ago.
From a pharmacist to co-owning Carpet One with her husband, and several random gigs in between there was always time for family and friends. Always that smile that could light up a room to greet you, always time to listen and have great meals on the table.
Upon becoming a grandparent, the name Ram was adopted and became the staple name to all of us. From that point on she was Ram to everyone, and thus together Rick and Carolyn became Ram-Papa.
Carolyn is survived by her husband, Rick; brother, Larry Griebler; daughters, Lisa (Rich) Sheridan, and Nikole (Tony) Pencile; sons, Ricky Svejkovsky and Randy Svejkovsky; grandchildren, Buster (Shanna) Hansen, Richelle Sheridan, Danny (Kaydin) Sheridan, Brooke Svejkovsky, Vinny (Jacy) Svejkovsky and Franklin Svejkovsky; great grandchildren, Oakley, Khaleesi & Ender Hansen, Blakely Sheridan and Trea Svejkovsky; special sister-in-law, Bev Svejkovsky; and many more friends and family who meant so much to her— you know who you are!
She was predeceased by her parents and in laws, her special brother-in-law, Bob Svejkovsky; and co parent-in-law, Richard Sheridan; and so many more of the Svejkovsky and Griebler clan too numerous to name them all.
Mom, there will be many more challenges over the next few years to live up to the holiday celebrations & traditions you have set in place. We will do our best to honor you and live every day to its fullest! A hug, a kiss and I love you good night! See you tomorrow! Will always be our motto.
Per her wishes there will be no services, only a gathering of friends and family in the Spring/early summer in Wise River for internment. The date will be announced.
We would like to give a special thanks to her nurse Karli who took such great care and consideration of her. She appreciated and enjoyed your visits with her. Her granddaughter Richelle who also took special care of her and they also had many late-night early morning ice cream parties together too.
Donations may be made to St. Jude Childrens Research hospital Online Donations – St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (stjude.org) or Shih Tzu Rescue Montana – Montana Shih Tzu Rescue – ADOPTIONS – Rescue Me!
Please visit below to offer the family a condolence or to share a memory of Carolyn.
Axelson Funeral and Cremation Services has been privileged to care for Carolyn and her family.
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Jenetta Miller says
Rick and Family
We are so sorry to hear about Carolyn may she rest is peace.
Charlie and Jenetta Miller
Denise Horne says
We are so sorry to hear of Carolyn’s passing. Truly one of the best women we’ve known. Loved visiting with her on every project and keeping up with our families. You will truly be missed! May your Memory Be Eternal Much love to Rick, Lisa, Buster and families ❤️. Denise and Kevin
Tami Oconnell says
Oooo you guys, i am sooo soo sorry! Such wonderful memories of working and personal time together. Forever in my heart ram! Sending much love and prayers
Jill Bearden says
Uncle Rick and family, I am so sorry to hear of Aunt Carolyn’s passing. I will never forget her kindness and smile and cooking, and those lashes! I love you all and am sending so many prayers and much love your way!
Mary Breitzman Peterson says
Rick-So sorry to see of Carolyn passing. She was a very special lady. Sending you and the family prayers for comfort and peace. Hugs and love to you all.
Diane Mullaney says
Prayers and sympathy to the entire Svejkovsky family. She will be missed by all, but her memory will be eternal.
Joe and Diane Mullaney
Bev Svejkovsky says
We lost a very special woman in my family’s life. She will be missed every day. Carolyn was another sister to me and Bob and I loved her and Rick so very much. We spent every holiday together for 40 years. My love to Rick and family and we all have many many great memories. Until we meet again Love and prayers.❤️🌺 Auntie Bev
Judie Brown says
So sorry to hear about Carolyn passing. She was a sweet, wonder lady. My thought and prayers are with you all
Jacqueline Bancroft says
You were mom and Dad to me
Special fond memories will last me a lifetime
And conversations on the ol telli line (now known as satellite)
May your memories comfort us in our grief and your laughter dry our tears
Rest my dear,
Jackie
Alice Luckey says
Rick … Just would like to express my condolences. You and Carolyn were great neighbors when I lived on Kennedy street. She will be missed. My prayers are with you and your family.
Alice