Obituary for Carol Christine Schimmer
Carol Christine Schimmer passed away peacefully January 15 at her home in Avon. She was born in 1954 in Fredericksburg, VA. She graduated from King George High School in 1972, and attended Virginia Tech, graduating in 1976 with a Bachelor of Arts degree. She worked at Lake Mohonk Mountain House Resort, a 300-room luxury hotel near New Paltz in upstate New York. Her time at Mohonk was spent supporting guest arrival/checkout, organizing guest activities, and planning theme weekends and special events. She spent her off time riding horses, hiking the trails, biking and skiing Vermont and most anything to do with the outdoors. In 1990, she decided it was time for a change, the mountains were calling. She left Mohonk, loaded up the car, and headed west. She spent that winter working at the Rustler Lodge at Alta Ski Resort in Utah. She spent the summer working at the White Elephant Hotel in Nantucket, Massachusetts. Vail was her final destination, she arrived in November 1991, and that is where her new life truly began. Carol was the volunteer extraordinaire! Upon moving to Vail, Carol soon became an active volunteer with Bravo! Vail, the Vilar Performing Arts Center, and the Vail Valley Foundation. Years of volunteering resulted in part-time employment at the Vail Valley Foundation as Concierge for the patrons in the May Gallery at the VPAC, as House Manager for scheduled performances there, and as Security personnel at the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater. She cherished volunteering at the World Cup races in Beaver Creek, working directly with FIS race officials. Volunteering at Pink Vail, which raises money for women with cancer, held a special place in her heart. Carol was an icon in the Vail Valley always with a bright smile and a kind word.
Carol started her career with Vail Resorts as the executive administrator to the president. She also spent time in Hospitality, Guest Service, and Ski School, usually during the winter season in a part time support position. After Vail Resorts, she was the lifeblood at Resort Technology Partners for 12+ years. And to top off a long successful working career, Carol was also the executive assistant to the vice president of Shaw Regional Cancer Center and the executive assistant to the executive director of Bravo! Vail Music Festival. She was organized, efficient and enthusiastic at all of them. Carol loved Colorado and everything it had to offer. She became an Eagle-Vail homeowner where she created a cozy mountain home with a beautiful organic garden. She enjoyed skiing, road cycling, hiking, swimming, organic gardening, cooking, food & wine, and daily exercise. She was passionate about music of all kinds and became a VIP member at Country Jam for many years. She attended as many Bluegrass Music festivals as she could manage, camping when available. She was always happy to coordinate, arrange and host get-togethers at her home or elsewhere. Carol made time to travel and fulfill her lifelong dreams of attending Jazz Festival New Orleans, biking and kayaking the San Juan Islands, Washington, and a barefoot cruise in the Caribbean. She also loved her Lake Powell and Jackson Hole trips. She was preceded in death by her parents, Agnes M. Schimmer and Christopher R. Schimmer. She is survived by her brother, Michael C. Schimmer of Fort Walton Beach, Florida and by her sister, Mary Ann DeRossett, of New Bern, North Carolina. Carol had just turned 68 years young. A celebration of her extraordinary life will be held February 25 at 6pm, hosted by Vilar Performing Arts Center. Not to mourn the loss of a friend, but to celebrate a life well lived. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the following organizations.
Shaw Cancer Center (area of greatest need, patient assistance, etc.) - https://donate.vailhealthfoundation.org/give/210210/#!/donation/checkout
Designate in honor of Carol Schimmer.
Or send a check with "in honor/memory of Carol Schimmer" in the MEMO line to:
Vail Health Foundation
PO Box 1529
Vail, CO 81658
Habitat for Humanity
www.habitatvailvalley.org
Habitat for Humanity Vail Valley
PO Box 4149
Avon, CO 81620
UC Health Foundation
Cancer Center Patient Support Fund
https://www.uchospitalfoundation.org/donate/
Vail Performing Arts Center
www.vilarpac.org/support
Vail Valley Foundation
www.vvf.org/support
Vail Valley Foundation
PO Box 6550
Avon, CO 81620
Carol started her career with Vail Resorts as the executive administrator to the president. She also spent time in Hospitality, Guest Service, and Ski School, usually during the winter season in a part time support position. After Vail Resorts, she was the lifeblood at Resort Technology Partners for 12+ years. And to top off a long successful working career, Carol was also the executive assistant to the vice president of Shaw Regional Cancer Center and the executive assistant to the executive director of Bravo! Vail Music Festival. She was organized, efficient and enthusiastic at all of them. Carol loved Colorado and everything it had to offer. She became an Eagle-Vail homeowner where she created a cozy mountain home with a beautiful organic garden. She enjoyed skiing, road cycling, hiking, swimming, organic gardening, cooking, food & wine, and daily exercise. She was passionate about music of all kinds and became a VIP member at Country Jam for many years. She attended as many Bluegrass Music festivals as she could manage, camping when available. She was always happy to coordinate, arrange and host get-togethers at her home or elsewhere. Carol made time to travel and fulfill her lifelong dreams of attending Jazz Festival New Orleans, biking and kayaking the San Juan Islands, Washington, and a barefoot cruise in the Caribbean. She also loved her Lake Powell and Jackson Hole trips. She was preceded in death by her parents, Agnes M. Schimmer and Christopher R. Schimmer. She is survived by her brother, Michael C. Schimmer of Fort Walton Beach, Florida and by her sister, Mary Ann DeRossett, of New Bern, North Carolina. Carol had just turned 68 years young. A celebration of her extraordinary life will be held February 25 at 6pm, hosted by Vilar Performing Arts Center. Not to mourn the loss of a friend, but to celebrate a life well lived. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the following organizations.
Shaw Cancer Center (area of greatest need, patient assistance, etc.) - https://donate.vailhealthfoundation.org/give/210210/#!/donation/checkout
Designate in honor of Carol Schimmer.
Or send a check with "in honor/memory of Carol Schimmer" in the MEMO line to:
Vail Health Foundation
PO Box 1529
Vail, CO 81658
Habitat for Humanity
www.habitatvailvalley.org
Habitat for Humanity Vail Valley
PO Box 4149
Avon, CO 81620
UC Health Foundation
Cancer Center Patient Support Fund
https://www.uchospitalfoundation.org/donate/
Vail Performing Arts Center
www.vilarpac.org/support
Vail Valley Foundation
www.vvf.org/support
Vail Valley Foundation
PO Box 6550
Avon, CO 81620