Cheers for volunteers

Carolyn Pfrimmer spent her early years in Hollywood, Calif. Her brothers found summer jobs in Montana and convinced their mother she should join them. She visited, fell in love with the area and moved the family to the original town of Rexford.

Carolyn graduated from high school at Eureka and earned her teaching certificate at what was then the Western Montana College at Dillon. Fresh out of school, she was interviewed and hired as a primary grade teacher by E. A. Hinderman, the longtime and highly respected superintendent of the Whitefish school system. Thirty-five years later, she retired.

She met her late husband Bruce while he was home on leave from the military. They were married in 1952 and their three sons all graduated from Whitefish. Bruce retired after 45 years as a railroader.

Carolyn's volunteering began at an early age when as a member of a Frank Sinatra club, she collected playing cards for the military. A stalwart of Women of the Moose, she takes part in its activities and has held all its offices.

At Mountain View Manor, she works with residents and is on its board. She helped organize and remains active in the Stumptown Museum. Devoted to the swim team, she has compiled scrapbooks and showcases memorializing its history.

Always a music lover, she gives freely of her time to individuals and organizations such as the Glacier Symphony and Chorale.

In addition to volunteering at school, she is active in Delta Kappa Gamma, an organization dedicated to the advancement of education.

She enjoys working at her church, exercising at the Wave, singing, playing bridge and visiting with her family, which now includes four grandchildren. She has received many honors including the First Lady award given by Beta Sigma Phi.

Carolyn, you have dedicated your life to helping others. Your efforts have improved the lives of countless persons and we appreciate it.

— Jake Heckathorn