BOYER & COOL HOME FOR FUNERALS

Carolyn M. Rader, 84, (nee West) of Lorain passed away on Monday evening, October 27, 2008 at the Autumn Aegis Retirement Center in Lorain following a long illness.

Mrs. Rader was born in Akron on July 15, 1924, the daughter of the late William B and Cora Leslie (Milhone) West. She has lived in Lorain for the past 50 years.

She earned a BA from Akron University and was a member of Episcopal Church of the Redeemer in Lorain.

Her working career began as a 2nd grade and an art teacher for the Lorain City Schools. She then became the first woman foreman at Ford Motor Co, where she worked for 10 years.

Mrs. Rader was an avid gardener, an exceptional artist and enjoyed spending time with her family.

She is survived by her daughters Susan Hawthorne of Denver, CO, Cynthia Rader of Willard, Polly Martin of Defuniak Springs, FL, sons Randall Rader of Lorain, Nicholas Rader of San Leon, TX, Christopher Rader of Fountaintown, IN, 16 grandchildren, and 6 great grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Joseph Rader in 1994, a son Skylar Rader in 1999, sister Beverly Kershner, brothers William West and Reginald West.

Friends are invited to call Saturday, November 1, 2008 from 10:00 AM until funeral time at 11:00 AM in the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, 647 Reid Ave., Lorain. The Rev. Stephen Sedgwick, rector, will officiate.

The family suggest that memorial contributions may be made to the New Life Hospice, C/O Community Health Partners Foundation 3700 Kolbe Road, Lorain, 44053-9905 or the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, 647 Reid Ave., Lorain, 44052.

Schwartz, Spence, Boyer & Cool Home For Funerals, 1124 W. 5th Street, Lorain, Ohio is handling the arrangements.

CONDOLENCES

From: Cindy Graver nee Flannery
Relation: friend

I'm so sorry for the loss of your mom. I have so many fond memories of my childhood growing up next door to your family. Your mom always had a kind word and a hug every time I saw her. I still see here working in her flower beds with that beautiful smile she always wore. What a wonderful woman you were all blessed with as a mother.
I wish I could be with you all in this time of sorrow, but it is not possible. I just want you to know I'm with you in spirit. May God hold you all in his hands and bring peace to your hearts.
Love
Cindy Flannery

From: Kim Flannery
Relation: Friend

My sympathy is with you and your family during this time of grief. I will always remember your mother from my childhood days as being that young beautiful woman who was always like a mother to me. She did everything with us she slept out in the backyard with us and told us stories that kept our imaginations going, she also like to teach us about all her flowers and she did always have the best looking yard in the neighborhood. Those things I will never forget. The last time I saw your mother in the hospital I sat with her and held her hand and she told me stories from the younger days that had both of us laughing. I even told her some of the things we did as kids that she didn't know about. Your mother will be greatly missed but also always remembered as a very special woman to many people.

I love all of you Kim

From: Debbie Flannery Hignett
Relation: friend

My deepest sympathies go out to all of you. I will unfortunately not be able to attend the services as I am working tonight 7PM-7AM and tomorrow night as well the same shift.

I have so many fond memories of growing up next door to you all and many of your beautiful mother stand out. She always had the utmost patience and grace when dealing with everything and that says a lot with such a big family....plus all the neighborhood kids too! She always made me feel welcome in your home, and always had a kind word or compliment to brighten the day. Spring and Summer were places of splendor in her beautiful flower gardens with the iris', tulips and honeysuckle in bloom. I remember her sitting outside the bedrooms at night when we'd sleep over reading to us all in her very expressive and soothing voice that brought to life many an adventure! In reflection, I count myself lucky to have had the pleasure of growing up in the old neighborhood and having known your mom and all of you.....my love to you all....

From: Barbara Baron
Relation: Friend

I will always remember Mrs. Rader as a kind, caring and interesting mother in the neighborhood. She left a strong impression on me as I watched her raise a family and work outside of her home. Radical stuff back then. She did it with style and grace. My condolences to the Rader family.

Barbara Baron