"I am sorry to hear of Carol\'s passing. I remember a wonderful visit to your home in Kenilworth, with my grandfather, Cash Royer, who was Gladys Streff\'s brother. Gladys and Phil Senior visited Cash often, and would stay at our house in Milford, IL. I chanced upon Carol\'s obituary, as I was doing some genealogy searches on the Royer family. Again, I am sorry for your loss. She left a legacy of love, and what is more important than that?"
In loving memory of
Carmella Streff
Carmella J. "Carol" Streff , who was loved by all, passed away peacefully with family surrounding her in Mesa, AZ on Friday, January 10, 2014. She joined her husband of 68 years, Philip C. Streff, who preceded her in death on December 31, 2012. Carmella was one of six children born in Tacoma, WA. to Guiseppe (Joe) and Antonia Gus on March 12, 1924. After her marriage she moved to Kenilworth, Illinois. The family moved to Phoenix in December of 1967, where she spent the rest of her life. Carol was a kind, giving, loving devoted woman who put everyone first. She raised her family while working along- side her husband in their dry-cleaning business. In her later years she worked at Motorola, retiring in 1986. She is survived by seven children: JoAnn Colen, Philip Streff Jr., Patricia (David) Joseph, Frank (Mary) Streff, Elizabeth (David) Vipond, Carol (Erik) Moore and John (Nicki) Streff; two siblings: Alma Cowan and Elsie Powels; 12 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by: her parents; three siblings: Joe Gus, Lydia Reid, and Jim Gus; son-in-law, Robert Colen; and granddaughter, Kristina Haga. Memorial Service to be held at 10:00-11:30 on Friday, January 31 at Hansen Desert Hill Mortuary and Memorial Park, 6500 E. Bell Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85254. Followed by interment at the National Memorial Cemetery of AZ, 23029 N. Cave Creek Road, Phoenix. We are so blessed as a family to have had you as our Mother, our mother-in-law, our Grandma, and our Great- Grandma. You left us with a great legacy of love that we will forever hold in our hearts.
Tributes
"Grandma we are all going to miss you. I have so many memories that I will cherish. Till we meet again. I love you Teresa"
"Carol was such a beautiful person inside and out. She was so pretty,lively, kind and with such a happy welcoming smile for everyone. It is no wonder Phil was so deeply in love with her, a love that lasted such a long happy time. Our prayers of comfort to all her family knowing your wonderful parents are together with God."
"I was blessed to have been welcomed as part of your family. I love and miss you all more than you know. My family and I send our heartfelt sympathy to all. Love, Sandy"
"Although I met you only once, I know you. I know my friend, Carol, would not be the woman she is if you had not been the nurturing mother you were. Rest in peace."
"I was blessed to have you as my mom and very proud to be your daughter. Thank you for everything you taught me. Miss you so much. Love you forever. Patty"
"I will always cherish our times together. I miss you more than words can describe. My life will never be the same without you in it. Until we meet again Grandma. I Love You so much. XOXO"