Carolyn Ann Zimmer, 88, of Armada, died Monday, Aug, 30, 2021. She was born June 11, 1933 in Armada Township, the daughter of Carl and Elizabeth Popp. On Sept. 15, 1951, she married her high school sweetheart, Joseph Zimmer.
Carolyn was a 1951 graduate of Armada High School. She was an immaculate seamstress and had an artistic mind with her ability to see before she created. Her masterpieces were hung in drapery form all over Northern Macomb County and predominantly in the historic homes in Romeo. Carolyn loved beautiful things. She was gifted with the ability to create art through painting, to garden with her beautiful green thumb and to play the organ as well as the piano in three different parishes from the time she was 15 years old. Carolyn enjoyed golfing, bowling and visiting the family cabin in Grayling. She will be greatly missed by her loving family and many friends.
Carolyn is survived by her children, Katherine Zimmer-Rowley, John (Deborah) Zimmer and Michael (Elvera) Zimmer; grandchildren, Jennifer Zimmer, Benjamin (Amy) Zimmer, Adam (Ashia) Zimmer, and Katrina (Christian) Rowley-Clem; great-grandchildren, Corban Burr, Audrey Zimmer, and great-grandson on the way; siblings, Susan Schmidt and Roger (Mary) Popp; and many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Carolyn was predeceased by her grandson, Aaron Zimmer, great-granddaughter, Grace Zimmer; husband, Joseph Zimmer; and parents.
Visitation will take place 10:30-11 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021 at St. John and Paul Catholic Church, 7777 28 Mile Road, Washington Township.
The Celebration of Life Mass will take place 11 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 2 at the church.
The burial will take place following the mass at Bruce-Armada Cemetery in Bruce Township.
