Carolyn (Kruse) Lusk was born in Hartley, Iowa on May 8, 1938 to Alfred and Leona Kruse. She was their only child. She was raised on a farm with sheep, horses, agriculture and her beloved Collie dog. Her love of sheep and dogs was her lifelong passion.
Her family moved to Fresno, CA. where she graduated from High School. She married Lesley Lusk and they had two daughters, Leslie and Cheryll.
Carolyn loved her family, friends, playing piano, horses, hunting, teaching, church, swimming, camping and traveling.
Carolyn is survived by her daughters, Leslie Lusk and Cheryll Hudson; 5 granddaughters, Sarah Hudson-Pierce, Nickie Carter, Elizabeth Louch, Tabitha Carey and Jamie McCrae; 3 great grandchildren, Austin Carter, Andreyah Johnson and Vanessa Carey. Carolyn loved attending and watching her grandchildren's sports events.
Carolyn was deeply loved by her family. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, great grandmother and devoted friend to many in her life. She will be sorely missed. We celebrate her life as she goes to be with the lord above. She will always be in our hearts,