Carol Anne Poulson

Carol Anne (Jaeger) Poulson, 89, of Spokane Valley, Washington (formerly of Kellogg and Hermiston, Oregon), passed away January 29, 2025 at home. Carol was born in Kellogg on July 18, 1935; she was the daughter of Eldon and Goldie (Kendig) Jaeger.

Carol grew up in Kellogg and graduated with the class of 1953. She met Charles ‘Chuck’ Poulson after he moved to Kellogg and his aunt and her mom introduced them. They married on July 24, 1955 at St. Rita’s Catholic Church, and had four children. Carol belonged to Jaycee’s, Catholic Daughters, and enjoyed golf as much as possible. She worked various part-time jobs, but in 1974 went full-time as a secretary at Kellogg Sr. High. After almost 20 years, they moved to Hermiston, Oregon and bought a laundromat. They enjoyed years of ‘working’ in the morning, lunch with the Sorenson’s and other friends, then off to the golf course! They also enjoyed many cruises and golf trips with family and friends. She especially enjoyed her lunches with classmates Vonda and Doris, and recently lost Kay and Virginia.

Carol is survived by her children Sheri of Spokane Valley, Ken (Debi) of Nampa, Idaho, Linda (Tom) Litalien of Post Falls, Idaho, and Rich (Donna) of Montgomery Gulch, her brother Jim Jaeger of Osburn, eight grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews, and her beloved dog Tuffy. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Chuck, and sisters Jean Bellamy, Arlene Sorenson, and Winnie DeJanovich.

Special thanks to Rocky and Maddy for the care they gave Carol in her last year, and Providence Hospice for their special care at the end at home.

A Memorial Mass will be held at St. Rita’s Catholic Church of Kellogg, on Saturday May 17, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. with Father Jerome Montez serving as Celebrant. A reception/luncheon will be held in the Church Fellowship Hall following services. Inurnment will be held at 2:00 P.M. at the Greenwood Cemetery of Kellogg.