Carole Jean Dreibelbis
Carole Jean Dreibelbis, 63, of Polson, Montana, passed away in the early morning hours of
Monday, June 7, 2010 at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula, Montana after a brief battle with cancer.
Born on January 13, 1947 in Oak Creek, Colorado, Carole was a daughter of Leo and Bea Martinez. Carole married James Dreibelbis in 1982 in Colorado and worked as a Customer Service Representative for 17 years at United Airlines.
Carole loved crafting, gardening, cooking, her two schnauzer dogs, and spending time with her two grandchildren.
Her father, Leo, precedes Carole in death.
Those left with cherished memories are her husband, James Dreibelbis; mother, Bea Martinez; her daughter, Christina Kreutzer; her son, Ed Owen; sisters, Madeline Sturgill, Peggy Broulett, and Theresa Bianchi; brothers, Larry Martinez and David Martinez, and two dear grandchildren, Kristopher Kreutzer and Erynn Kreutzer.
A memorial mass will be celebrated on Thursday, June 10, 2010, 11:00 AM at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Polson, Montana, with Father James Connor officiating. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family online at www.groganfuneralhome.com. The staff of Grogan Funeral Home and Crematory, Polson, considers it a privilege to care for Carole’s family.
My thoughts are with you and your family. I am so sorry to hear about caroles passing.
Wanda Blankenhorn (Pampered Pets)
Mom you weren’t only my mom you were my best friend and “go to” person. You taught me how to love true and unconditionally. I love you and am going to miss you very much.
Carol you were my dearest friend . You were always there for me in laughter or in tears. You have left me with the greatest memories.I well miss you but I am greatful to have had you in my life for the pass 46 years. Jim I am sooo sorry for your loss . Christina and Eddy Im dont even know what to say to the two of you . I am here for you and always well be if you need me my thoughts and prayer are with you and with your familys. I love you both and always well. To Carols mom, brothers ,sister and there familys I am also thinking and praying for your losses.
May God bless you all .
Our Heartfelt Condolences go out to you and the family. God Bless
Robert & Rene Steilen
Lots of Hope,love and Faith to Caroles family
,Jim , Kris , Ed.
We will miss her.
Glad i had the chance to talk to her awile back…
Craig
Carole’s love for life and energy will be so missed. Very sorry to hear the news. I’ll never forget the time we slid down the icy driveway together. She was a trooper.
To all of you,I am so sorry. She was a great person, a great mother and wife.
Jim, I am so sorry for your loss. Carole was such a bright light. I consider myself lucky to have known and worked with her. She will be greatly missed. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Carol, it was my pleasure to know you and work with you. You will be missed greatly. Even though we may not have talked through the years you have always been close to my heart. I will miss you deeply. I will continue to pray for you my friend. Rest in Peace. Love Annette Scott
I love you so much. You will be sorely missed but we will rejoice that you are no longer suffering and that you are with our Heavenly Father! You are such an inspiration to all of us! I love you and am so thankful that I had the privilege of calling you Auntie!
Carole was the fun loving, down to earth, barrel of laughs, classy lady at United Airlines! That is what I will always remember. Carole also had a kind heart to all her friends. Our condolences to Jim and the family. Deepest Sympathy, Colleen Zeller and Family
Our deepest condolences to Jim and family. Carole was such fun to work with and dearly loved by all. May happy memories replace the sadness in your hearts.
Rich & Diane Bellizzi
I will always remember Carole as a wonderful co-worker at United Airlines and someone who enjoy her job, her friends at work, and her family. She was full of life and put a smile on your face. I will always have wonderful memories of her.
I pray that Jim and the family will be sustained by her memory and the love that all her friends have shown towards her.
May Carole now rest in peace and may God grace her family with loving guidance and strength in the days that lie ahead.
With my deepest sympathy,
Bob Pummell
Although you don’t know me, it saddened me to read about the loss of your loved one. All of us have experienced losing someone and it is never easy. I have been able to cope with such losses by relying on God’s word the bible for encouragement. This has been very beneficial in my life. I have come to appreciate the promise found at Isaiah 33:24 which states that one day “No resident will say ‘I am sick’” and that ‘mourning will come to completion’. (Isaiah 60:20) It is important that you know that God never intended for mankind to die. He tells us that there will one day be a resurrection (John 5:28,29;1 Thessalonians 4:13,14) Our hope in this resurrection begins with our trusting in God. His words will never fail for ‘it is impossible for God to lie’(Hebrews 6:18) May you refer to your own bible and allow God to strengthen you at this time.
God speed Carole. You have no idea how much you meant to us and how much we will miss you. Keep everyone in heaven laughing like you did on earth! We love you!
Bridget, Tsutomu, Nora Kate and Aidan
Carole was always full of life and love. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Norma & Tom
Thanks for being a second Mom to my boy in his younger days,We were friends on earth and will be friends in heaven.
Godspeed
Margo Schares
Dear Jim and Family,
Our deepest sympathies on the loss of your Beloved Carole. She was loved by all who had the pleasure to know her. She truly was an inspiration with her charm, laugh, wit and great sense of humor.
She truly loved you all and over so many years, we felt that we knew you as well. Her family was her true love and it showed in everything she did.
We feel so fortunate to have know this great little lady while she was on Earth and look forward to seeing her again in Heaven. Carole, may you forever Rest in Peace.
Love, Mimi and Jim Geiger
You are in our prayers…we miss and love you.
Dear Jim and family,
We were so saddened to learn of Carole’s passing upon our return to Montana this Monday, June 7. It was our hope that we would be able to visit with Carole once we got back. Our hearts just ache that she has passed before that could happen.
Great memories of the “gang” at the health club and our group dinner at Riciardi’s last fall will warm our hearts as we think of Carole. She was a bright spot and we’ll cherish the “voiced” Christmas card she sent us this last holiday.
May you and yours be warmed by the wonderful life and times you shared with Carole. You have our deepest sympathy.
With love,
Jim and Ginni Lionberger
Grace M. Spilotro-Razny..
Grace M. Spilotro-Razny
Carole was always a person that had a smile on her face. She was always kind and positive. I will miss her. My condolences to all of her friends and loved ones.
Grace
Jim,
So sorry about your beloved Carole… We will miss her smiling face and care-free spirit terribly. Much love to you, Dr. Pam and K-Ann
Though I didn’t know Carole, working with Laurie I know how much Carole was loved!! Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family.
Amy and the staff at Polson Middle School
Jim,
So sorry to hear about Carol. She was always so nice and friendly. Just know that my thoughts and prayers are with you during this time in your life.
God Bless you and give you strength.
Paula
Jim,
Maya and I couldn’t make it to the service, but I wanted to let you know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. I couldn’t imagine how devastating this has been for you and your family. Even though I didn’t know Carol that well, she will be greatly missed. She was such a lighted hearted, open, and sharing person; always easy to talk to and quick to listen. The world was a better place with her in it, and we were all blessed to have known her. Keep close to your friends and family, and celebrate her life, as I think she would take comfort in this.
Your Friends,
Cole and Maya
Carole’s spunk and spitfire attitude were frequently the highlight of my day when working at the Leader. She was the person to call when you were stuck in Vegas and couldn’t find a flight home (because you slept through your 8am reservation). And she’s the only person I’d haul a trunk full of Christmas presents from Polson to Denver for. Her energy and wit will be greatly missed. My sincere condolences to Jim and the rest of her family.
-Leslie Byers (Mountain Waters Rec)
Carole was a special person that brought joy to many of us at UAL. She had a zest for life and even though I never met her family she often talked about how important they were. I hope this message brings comfort to you at a very difficult time. I know she would have wanted you to remember her as the fun loving person she was. That is how she will always remain in my heart.
Carole, we miss and love you. My son talks about you and Jim often and how you let him drive the boat. Jim, you are in our thoughts and prayers, please stay in touch with us via email traviskinda69@hotmail.com
Jim, I’m so sorry to hear about Carole. It seems like yesterday you and her just overcame a valiant fight over a broken leg. I cannot express my full sorrow. I hope that you will contact me. I live in Tucson, and am working at Raytheon. Hopefully we can keep connected in some way. Jeff Kline
Dear Jim,
My thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Many prayers for you and your family and may Carole rest in peace.
Lesley Kline
May Carole’s spirit and courage always surround each and every one of you during this difficult time…
I was privileged to have worked with Carole.
May God hold Carole in the palm of his hands.
Sincerely,
Gerry Nendick
Co-Worker..United Airlines
My dear dear friend. I will miss you so very much. The many memories over the past 53 years will keep you a part of me forever. I am with you in spirit. Love you always.
Jerrie
Our deepest sympathy to you, Jim and all of Carole’s family. It was a privilege to meet and get acquainted with Carole at Jake and Rachel’s wedding, a memory we will always cherish.
Dear Jim and family,
I am so saddened to hear of Carole’s passing. I had the pleasure to work with her. Carole always had wonderful stories that made me laugh. She was such a vibrant and kind person who brought joy to to all around her. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Lisa Colangelo
I am so sorry to hear the passing of Carole. I used to work with her at United. I remember her smile and her great laugh and great sense of humor. What a loss. What a very nice picture of her. I will always remember Carole and think of her. Sincerely, Tamora
I am so sorry to hear the passing of Carole. I used to work with her at United. I remember her smile and her great laugh and great sense of humor. What a loss. What a very nice picture of her. I will always remember Carole and think of her. Sincerely, Tamora
my thoughts are with you and your family. It was nice knowing Carole. May she rest in peace.
We are so sorry for your loss. We got to know Carole at the gym. She was so friendly and welcoming and what a sense of humor. Every time I drove up and saw her car I would think YAY she’s here – she always had a smile and great stories to share. She welcomed us into her home and made us feel like family. Even though her life ended so unexpectedly, it is the time she spent here, the lives she touched and hearts she loved that truly matter. We loved Carole and her memory will live forever in our hearts.
Jim and Family,
How sad I was to hear about Carole’s passing. How we used to laugh about United, the human condition and our families. What joy her family brought her! She so loved you, Jim. She was crazy for her kids and those dogs!!
I kept putting off coming to see your beautiful home in Missoula, she would say when are you coming? Life is so precious and putting things off is an extravagant waste of time. I miss you Carole.