Carolyn A. Rasmussen

Carolyn A. Rasmussen, who lived in the Village of Loch Lloyd, Missouri died February 15th, 2024, at Foxwood Springs Senior Living in Raymore, Missouri with family by her side. Carolyn is having a private memorial and burial service with immediate family on February 29th, 2024. She is preceded in death by her parents Percy and Marguerite Geidl.  

Carolyn is survived by her husband of 64 years, Gaylord (Ras) Rasmussen. They were married April 4th, 1959. Carolyn leaves her beloved children Jill Wilhite, Tracy Bradford (Tim,) and Eric Rasmussen (Jennifer.)   She leaves a brother James Geidl (Lynda.)  She also leaves her beloved grandchildren Kyle Wilhite, Rachel (Austin) Schweitzer, and Alicia Rasmussen, Erica Bradford, and her great grandson Colten Schweitzer. Carolyn leaves her lifelong friends of nearly 80 years - “the Morningside girls.”   

Carolyn and Ras grew up in Western Iowa. They raised their family in many locations - twice in Illinois, twice in Indiana, twice in Michigan and then moved to Kansas City 30 years ago - “home.”   Carolyn LOVED to travel with her family and friends. She has been to every state in the US, 65 countries and all 7 continents. Carolyn just loved the different cultures and people. However, she said after every trip that she was always glad to be home.  

Carolyn had a special bucket list and was so fortunate to check off most of her wish list. Her travels with Ras, her children and her grandchildren were at the forefront of her list. She loved locks and dams - which drove much of her travel. Memories of Iguazo Falls/Itaipu Dam in Brazil, Aswan Dam in Egypt, and Three Gorges Dam on the Yangtzee River in China (twice) were favorites. Carolyn walked the Great Wall of China, rode a camel in Egypt and an elephant in Thailand. She went into the Great Pyramid of Giza, into King Tut’s tomb in the Vally of the Kings and snorkeled the Great Barrier Reef in the Galapagos Islands.  

Of all the amazing cities that Carolyn visited, Rome was always her favorite. She and Ras went back many times - being blessed by three different Popes.  

Heaven was at the top of her bucket list. God must surely be waiting for her on account of all His wonderful works. Carolyn is blessed to check off heaven on her bucket list. Her final celebration. 

Carolyn left a note “Pray for me and remember me with love - think of me often and know we would be enjoying together whatever you are doing - I love you." 

Carolyn has asked that donations be made to the Seton Center, Kansas City at https://setonkc.org/donate/.  Seton Center is an organization that provides food and necessities to individuals and families through its food pantry.  

Carolyn’s family will forever be open to your thoughts, prayers and wishes.