Lasting Memories
Carolyn Jex Schwartz
Nov. 20, 1934-Aug. 26, 2013
Gardnerville, Nevada
Carolyn Jex Schwartz, 78, passed away peacefully on Aug. 26, after a brief, courageous battle against cancer. Carolyn was born on Nov. 20, 1934 to Heber and Ruth Jex of Ogden, Utah.
Carolyn was a cum laude graduate of the University of Utah, where she met the love of her life, Herbert C. Schwartz. They moved to Palo Alto in 1957 and resided there until 2005. Since then they have lived in Nevada sharing time between Incline Village and Minden-Gardnerville.
Carolyn was an immensely talented artist, attending Cranbrook Academy of Art and obtaining her Master?s of Arts degree from Stanford University; her figurative drawings and paintings, watercolor landscapes and flowers will brighten our lives forever.
Carolyn was a loving and devoted wife, caring mother and grandmother. She had an unmatched compassion for all living things. She and her husband shared their love of art, music and travel with all those around them, particularly their children and grandchildren.
Carolyn is survived by her husband of 55 years, Dr. Herbert Schwartz; her brother, William Jex; their three children and their children's spouses: Michael and Jean Schwartz, Rebecca and John Chamberlain, Sara and Dan Heller; their nine grandchildren: Jennifer, Jessica, Alex, Amanda, Laura, Sarah, Kate, Rachel, Aaron, Asher; their two great grandchildren, Madeline and Camden; and niece and nephews: Maya Jex, Will Jex and Alon Jex.
??For yesterday is only a vision, but today well lived makes every yesterday a memory of happiness and every tomorrow a vision of hope Look well, therefore, to this day.? Sanskrit Poem
Sept. 4, 2019
I worked with Carolyn at the Jenny Lake Store and Lodge; she was such wonderful friend. I have never known anyone as smart and talented as she was. She would sketch the Tetons, write songs for the guests and everyone loved her. We worked as cabin maids every summer for 3 years. How lucky I was to know her.
Oct. 24, 2013
I worked at the Stanford Medical Center sitting between Dr. Caan and Dr. Schwartz. One Saturday afternoon I went to meet Carolyn Schwartz and bought two of her sketches. My first art purchase. I still have them and they are still quietly beautiful, as was she.
Aug. 30, 2013
Carolyn and Herb were my neighbors for many years in Palo Alto. I am so sorry for Herb and family that Carolyn left so soon. God bless. Cathy Latterell