Carolyn Elizabeth Quinn Bernhardy
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“It is with the greatest sorrow that I must say my beautiful and loving wife, Carolyn Elizabeth Quinn Bernhardy, has lost her valiant fight against cancer. She passed peacefully in her sleep, surrounded by family, October 4, 2017. Rest in peace, my Angel. Love you always.” – Jason Bernhardy
When Carolyn met and fell in love with her Jason, she couldn’t believe her luck. He gave his love to her as much as she to him. They were married September 22, 2012. Of course their son, Keegan, was the best gift of the love that they shared together. He stood by her through all her pain and suffering, unwavering in his concern and care. Truly an incredible man, full of strength and love.
Carolyn was our strong, determined & loving “Mother Bear”. Many obstacles were thrown in her way in her short time with us, but she just kept going and worked through it all. Her biggest goal was to be the best mom ever to Keegan; her biggest dream was to be a teacher. She was determined, no matter how long it took, and finally got her Bachelor’s Degree in Education. She began teaching in the fall of 2016 at Nativity of Mary School in Independence, MO. She had the best 5th grade class ever! And of course she fit right in and found another wonderful family to love and share her gifts and talents with. They adored her, and she adored them.
She was a “Mother Bear” to all, but especially her four brothers, and of course Keegan. He entered her world on October 11, 2011. She lived for that little boy. Nothing was too good for him! But she gave him the most important gifts: time, forts, stories, gardens, flowers, leaves, wind, and listening & love never ending. She was a master of the special little things that are so precious to us all.
Carolyn was born October 18, 1979. She attended St. Regis Grade School, and graduated from Archbishop O’Hara High School in 1998. She leaves behind her loving husband, Jason Bernhardy, and their son, Keegan; her parents, John & Dorothy Quinn; brother John Quinn, his wife Bridget, and their children, May & Edwin; brother Tim Quinn, his wife Rebekah, and their children, Taylor & Kobe; sister Jeanne Quinn; brother Joe Quinn; brother Jim Quinn; as well as many beloved aunts, uncles & cousins. In Heaven, she is in the loving arms of her grandparents, John & Mildred Kleine and John & Ann Quinn, Uncle Edwin Aholt, dear cousins Marcus Foster and John Kleine, and beloved friend Lauren Tritt.
Visitation will be at Heartland Funeral Home, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd., Raytown, MO, on Monday, Oct. 9, from 6 – 7:30 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, October 10, 2017 at St. John Francis Regis Church, 8941 James A. Reed Rd., Kansas City, MO, with the Rosary at 10 AM, followed by Mass at 10:30.
An educational trust is being set up for Keegan. For more information, please contact David Redlich at 913-486-1717.
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What a determined, loving, and beautiful person! Carolyn gave so much to those she loved. I know she will be missed so very much. Your family will keep her alive with your love and memories. My sympathy and love to you all.
I offer my condolences. May God comfort and strengthen you through this difficult time.
I can tell by the beautiful tribute she was a special person. Condolences to her family.
So sorry to hear of Carolyns’ passing.You’re all in our thoughts and prayers. Love you all.
So very sorry for the lose of your wife, mother, daughter, niece, friend, She was a beautiful gift and now she is cherishing her reward with our God. God BLess You All and know that my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Carolyn’s passing is a great heartache for all of us that loved her. She was an inspiration in her determination to beat this awful disease. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love , Bill and Karen Tritt.
Caroline was so special. Love to all of the family!
Carolyn touched so many people! In the fight of her life she continued to be Carolyn… feisty, determined, gentle, loving, caring and filled with love for her family! We will all miss your smile, your determination and your feisty spirit!
My heart goes out to all of you. I have followed Carolyn through many years and in my prayers this last year You all have my deepest sympathy If there is anything I can do please let me know Her spirit will live on Remember all those precious times and may Keegan too She will greatly be missed My love to all
So sad to hear about your loss. I’ll be sending up prayers for her husband, son and the Quinn family.
I’m so sorry to hear about your loss. I knew the Quinn family from St. Regis and was in Jeanne’s class. My prayers to her son and husband and all of Carolyn’s family.