Heaven gained a beautiful soul on December 4th, 2020, Carolyn O'Baugh. She had so many inspiring qualities that made her the remarkable woman that she was. Carolyn had an incredibly adventurous spirit and embraced trying new things. No matter what life threw at her, she had a positive outlook, and she loved her family and friends unconditionally. To know her was to love her, which was a lot of love as her family and circle of friends continued to grow. In every stage of her life, she made genuine friendships, some she still had since grade school. Maybe it was because of her infectious laughter or that smile that always graced her face; either way, she always had the most fun anywhere she went. Carolyn was born on February 1st in 1933, in Los Angeles, California, to Emerson and Janette Plunkett. She was proud of her Scottish heritage, ask her, and she was happy to give you a quick history lesson about her Highland ancestors. She had an older sister, Alice. The two were as close as could be until Alice passed in 2005. The young family enjoyed spending summers in Sequoia National Park, where Janette and the girls would stay, and their father would join them on the weekends. There they would spend time hiking, fishing, swimming in the cold river, and going to campfire. Because of those memorable summers, the Sequoias always held a special place in Alice and Caroyln's hearts. They had such fond memories that later, they would share their love of the Sequoias with their own families. After Carolyn graduated from Hamilton High School in 1950, she visited her sister at college in Fairbanks, Alaska. There she met her future husband, Carl. Carolyn had met her match. Carl, an outdoorsman, was in the midst of his own adventure when he first met Carolyn in Fairbanks, Alaska. The two wed in 1952 in Los Angeles, California. The young couple enjoyed scuba diving off the coast of California, fishing, camping, and many other adventures that life had to offer. In the years that followed, they were blessed with three girls, Cindy, Carla, and Coral. They relocated to the new community of Mission Viejo, California, to raise their family. Although Carolyn and Carl divorced, they remained companions for life, dedicated to their family. With three rambunctious girls and working full time, life didn't slow down for Carolyn. She shared her exuberance for life with her daughters, building unbreakable bonds with Cindy, Carla, and Coral, built on laughter and love.Carolyn had her bouts with health issues over the years. She beat breast and colon cancer, and she had several other surgeries. She took on these struggles, as with anything else, with unwavering positivity and poise. I was charged with taking her to the hospital for one of her major surgeries, repairing an abdominal aortic aneurysm. Witnessing her strength left a lasting impression on me. As I listened to her explain to the nurse that she can't take an IV in her left arm because chemo had destroyed those veins, and then watched the doctor as he flipped through the many pages on her chart of previous surgeries. I was in awe at realizing how many moments, just like this one, that my Grandma had endured. Then as the doctor looked at her with a sympathetic smile, I realized Grandma didn't need anyone's sympathy. I could feel her courage as the anesthesiologist very bluntly explained that she was about to undergo a very serious procedure. She took the gravity of this moment in graceful stride and with a genuine smile on her face through it all. Grandma's quiet confidence reassured me that everything was going to be just fine. If positivity was the cure, she had it in spades. Paving her own way, she worked as a general laborer on the floor at Burroughs Corporation. After the company merged to form Unisys, she worked her way to become the corporation's first female manager. At 58 years old, she retired from Unisys in 1991. But retirement did not slow her down. She kept herself busy teaching swim lessons and going to water aerobic classes; she even tried Tai Chi. Seeing a sixty-year-old woman wielding Tai Chi swords was undoubtedly a sight to see! She also got back to her artistic roots, taking any and every class that interested her at the Senior Center. Her interests were many, from ceramics, quilting, needlepoint, and watercolor. Although she could be critical of her own work, family and friends alike were impressed with her artistic talents. Craving a change of scenery, Carolyn decided to move to Helena, MT, closer to her youngest daughter, Coral, and her family. With Carl by her side, and Cindy with her youngest son, Evan, they all went along for this next chapter in life. Soon to follow, her daughter, Carla, and her husband, Dave, also moved to Helena. With her girls all living in Helena, Carolyn couldn't be happier. She loved the change of seasons Montana brought and would always look forward to a good lightning storm. In Helena, she continued to pursue her active lifestyle and found a water-aerobic class at the hot springs by her home. She would dutifully go unless it got to be 20 below! The California girl in her would have been shivering, but Montana was her home now, and she loved it! She also continued her passion for art, inspiring her grandchildren and great-grandchildren to have a creative outlet. She would look forward to when the County Fair would take place in Helena. She would enter several pieces of her various artwork, most displayed with colorful ribbons of an award. When arthritis in her hands prevented her from painting, she moved onto charcoal art, not letting anything get in the way of doing the things she loved to do. Wanting to give back to her new community, Carolyn volunteered for the Helena Chamber of Commerce. This allowed for a wide array of volunteer opportunities for many different events. She was also highly active in volunteering for the American Red Cross. Being the social butterfly that she always was, she joined the Red Hat Society. Becoming a "Red Hatter" definitely suited her. It also provided family and friends that visited Helena a beacon as they exited the plane. She would faithfully greet those coming to visit as they arrived at the Helena airport, with her beaming smile and dazzling red and purple hat. With both hands waving, there was no mistaking she was happy to see you. The giant smile on her face made those she greeted feel right at home. To say Carolyn will be missed is an understatement. She meant so much to so many people, and to me, she was one of the best people I have ever known. I hope we all can take comfort in knowing she is now with her parents and her dear sister, Alice. Carolyn is survived by her loving companion Carl; her daughters: Cindy and her husband Kurt, Carla and her husband Dave, and her youngest daughter, Coral. She also leaves behind 12 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.Carolyn's family plans to celebrate her life in June 2021 in Helena, Montana. Should family or friends desire, contributions may be sent to the Grandstreet Theater in Helena, Montana at https://grandstreettheatre.com/get-involved/make-a-donation/ or to Sequoia-Kings Canyon National Parks at https://www.nps.gov/seki/getinvolved/donate.htm. Lovingly written by her granddaughter, Danielle.