Carol Holt Innes passed away peacefully on November 2 nd , 2022 at the age of 75, surrounded by family
and on her own terms.
Born April 30 th , 1947 to loving parents Murray Holt and Vella Thompson, she grew up on a small farm
just outside of Raymond, Alberta. She was the oldest daughter and the fourth of seven children. She
was her mother’s right hand preparing lunches, helping with younger siblings, and attending to many
other household chores.
An extremely shy young man by the name of David Innes asked her on a date when they were both at
Raymond High School. Carol graduated in 1965, and worked at the old tourist café in Waterton Lakes
National Park during the summers while attending Utah State University (USU) in Logan, Utah. After
David returned from his mission he also attended USU. She married David on March 20, 1968 in the
Cardston Alberta temple. In 1969, she graduated with a bachelor’s degree is home economics and
started a family, which now includes 7 children: Larry, Brent, Kevin, Daryl, Amy, Michael and Jeffrey, 19
grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.
In 1972, they moved to Cardston, Alberta. Carol made many friends with many neighbours, and she
became close to and shared many close and special friendships with Indigenous women from the Blood
and Pikani reserves.
In 1984, the family moved to Winnipeg, Manitoba. Carol loved Winnipeg and the close friends she made
there. She often expressed fond memories of get-togethers, parties and beach days. Many of the youth,
young adults and missionaries from the area still call her mom and benefited from her hugs, kindness,
and cooking. She equipped many missionaries with clothing to survive those Winnipeg winters.
The family returned to Alberta in 1994, first to Airdrie and then back to Cardston in 1999.
Carol always welcomed everyone into the home and often fed huge groups of people many of which
often came completely unannounced or without any forewarning. Her home became known as the
“Holiday Innes” where everyone was welcomed. David would often come home and find her cooking
meals for someone else or going through his clothes to give to someone in need. Her motto was, “you
can never do a kindness too soon, because you never know when it will be too late.”
She had excellent culinary skills and everything she prepared was always enjoyed by all. She shared her
gifts, teaching generations to make jam and can fruit and vegetables. She could sew just about anything
including Halloween costumes, beautiful dresses, and Scout ponchos. She also crocheted hats and baby
blankets. She always served in her church congregation within the Primary, Young Women’s and
especially Relief Society organizations.
She loved travel – from day trips to Waterton Park to work trips with her husband to visit congregations
in Manitoba, Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia. For holidays, they would visit church history sites
from New York to Utah and everywhere in-between, as well as more exotic destinations including Israel,
Egypt and France.
In 2005, Carol was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) which gradually made it harder for her to do
the things she had always loved.
Services will be held Saturday, November 5 th at 11am at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints-
South Hill Chapel, 950 Main Street, Cardston, Alberta. Viewing opportunity will be held at the same
building from 10-10:45am. Interment will occur at 3pm at Temple Hill Cemetery in Raymond, Alberta.
The family would like to thank Dr. Cole Leavitt, the staff and nurses of the Cardston Hospital and Lee
Crest (The Good Samarian Society) and the workers of CBI homecare for their excellent and
compassionate care.
Donations to the MS Society are appreciated in lieu of flowers.
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and on her own terms.
Born April 30 th , 1947 to loving parents Murray Holt and Vella Thompson, she grew up on a small farm
just outside of Raymond, Alberta. She was the oldest daughter and the fourth of seven children. She
was her mother’s right hand preparing lunches, helping with younger siblings, and attending to many
other household chores.
An extremely shy young man by the name of David Innes asked her on a date when they were both at
Raymond High School. Carol graduated in 1965, and worked at the old tourist café in Waterton Lakes
National Park during the summers while attending Utah State University (USU) in Logan, Utah. After
David returned from his mission he also attended USU. She married David on March 20, 1968 in the
Cardston Alberta temple. In 1969, she graduated with a bachelor’s degree is home economics and
started a family, which now includes 7 children: Larry, Brent, Kevin, Daryl, Amy, Michael and Jeffrey, 19
grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.
In 1972, they moved to Cardston, Alberta. Carol made many friends with many neighbours, and she
became close to and shared many close and special friendships with Indigenous women from the Blood
and Pikani reserves.
In 1984, the family moved to Winnipeg, Manitoba. Carol loved Winnipeg and the close friends she made
there. She often expressed fond memories of get-togethers, parties and beach days. Many of the youth,
young adults and missionaries from the area still call her mom and benefited from her hugs, kindness,
and cooking. She equipped many missionaries with clothing to survive those Winnipeg winters.
The family returned to Alberta in 1994, first to Airdrie and then back to Cardston in 1999.
Carol always welcomed everyone into the home and often fed huge groups of people many of which
often came completely unannounced or without any forewarning. Her home became known as the
“Holiday Innes” where everyone was welcomed. David would often come home and find her cooking
meals for someone else or going through his clothes to give to someone in need. Her motto was, “you
can never do a kindness too soon, because you never know when it will be too late.”
She had excellent culinary skills and everything she prepared was always enjoyed by all. She shared her
gifts, teaching generations to make jam and can fruit and vegetables. She could sew just about anything
including Halloween costumes, beautiful dresses, and Scout ponchos. She also crocheted hats and baby
blankets. She always served in her church congregation within the Primary, Young Women’s and
especially Relief Society organizations.
She loved travel – from day trips to Waterton Park to work trips with her husband to visit congregations
in Manitoba, Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia. For holidays, they would visit church history sites
from New York to Utah and everywhere in-between, as well as more exotic destinations including Israel,
Egypt and France.
In 2005, Carol was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) which gradually made it harder for her to do
the things she had always loved.
Services will be held Saturday, November 5 th at 11am at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints-
South Hill Chapel, 950 Main Street, Cardston, Alberta. Viewing opportunity will be held at the same
building from 10-10:45am. Interment will occur at 3pm at Temple Hill Cemetery in Raymond, Alberta.
The family would like to thank Dr. Cole Leavitt, the staff and nurses of the Cardston Hospital and Lee
Crest (The Good Samarian Society) and the workers of CBI homecare for their excellent and
compassionate care.
Donations to the MS Society are appreciated in lieu of flowers.
Click to Send the Family a Condolence