Carol Lina Lapp was a beloved wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother (Mimi), and friend.

Carol grew up in the Bronx with very little. She saw a help wanted sign one day in 1965 that said, “IBM, help wanted”, and became a computer programmer, at a time when it was an unheard of profession for women. Upon retiring, she took up painting. It is of popular opinion that she is a phenomenal artist, not to mention pianist, however she modestly believed she was average, at best.

Carol instilled tolerance and acceptance of differences in others She worked and volunteered for a better world for decades, with countless democratic organizations.

It seemed she lived to be there for, and take care of her immediate family who are all severely bipolar. While just one family member with this condition might have broken her, she managed to help all three members of her family become functional, stable adults. They believe they would not still be here if it weren’t for her love and care in troubled times.

She had a disposition that would make anyone feel safe. She was unusually non-judgmental, with a rich sense of humor resulting in belly laughs daily!

She is survived by her Husband Forbes, son, Jed (s. Christina), daughter Amber, granddaughter Lydia and step grand kids Adam, Merey and Tristan and her beloved cat Pepper.