About This Memory Space
This page was created for Carolyn Marie Schultz's family and friends as a place to remember them, to share stories, and to keep their memory close in everyday life.
It is cared for and added to over time by the people who knew them, and everyone is invited to contribute, whether that is a story, a photo, a few words, or a simple note.
Many families visit places like this not just once, but again and again, especially on quiet days or meaningful anniversaries. This page is here for those moments, wherever you are.
A place to return to when you want to feel close again, to remember a moment, or to leave a few words for others to read. Over time, it grows through the voices of everyone who knew and loved them.
Light a Candle Growing
Light a candle to honor Carolyn Marie Schultz's memory. Each lighting keeps their memory burning bright for 23 hours.
Candle lit burns 23 hours. Come back and light it again after 23 hours to keep the memory burning.
Limited to 5 lightings per hour to prevent abuse.
Memory Wall Growing
Stories, photos, and memories shared by people who knew Carolyn Marie Schultz. This is the heart of this space—a collection that grows as more people contribute.
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Life & Legacy
Born in Vincennes, Indiana, as the second youngest of eleven children to Christopher and Anne Tromley, Carolyn grew up immersed in a large, loving family. Her early years were filled with caring for nieces and nephews, honing the gentle, maternal instincts that defined her. She met David L. Schultz through shared friends, and their union on January 28, 1967, marked the start of an adventurous life together. The couple ventured to Anchorage, Alaska, during David's Air Force service before settling back in Indiana to raise their family. Carolyn pursued her associate's degree in business administration from Indiana Wesleyan University in 1997, channeling her meticulous nature into a fulfilling career. Her hobbies reflected her creative and relaxed spirit—cross-stitching personalized treasures, tackling puzzles alongside David, and diving into daily crosswords. An athletic youth fueled her enthusiasm for wiffle ball games with grandkids, while her kitchen became a haven of homemade delights like cinnamon rolls, fried chicken, and pancake breakfasts that created lasting memories.
Family & Loved Ones
Carolyn Marie Schultz's legacy lives on through their family and loved ones:
- A pillar of devotion, Carolyn shared nearly six decades with husband David, traveling the U.S., golfing, motorcycling, and supporting his fishing and hunting outings with thoughtfully packed lunches. She poured endless energy into her children, Janet Yonts and Gregory (Barbara) Schultz, attending their events with spirited cheers. Her grandchildren—Katelyn (Scott), Samantha (Jon), Kristen (Brandon), Savanna (Isaac), Sophie, Nick (Carly), and Mariah—and great-grandchildren, including Javelin, Maddox, Marvelynn, Charlie, Mariah, Morgan, Caroline, Chosen, and a baby boy due in May 2026, were her greatest joy. Long chats with sister Helen and best friend Marty rounded out her cherished connections. Surviving family includes David, her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, siblings Helen Thomas and Joe Tromley, plus numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. She is reunited with parents Christopher and Anne Tromley, siblings Norma, Margaret, John, Raymond, Chris, Jim, Paul, and George, son-in-law Gene Yonts, and in-laws Marlen 'Bud' and Glenn Schultz.
Remembered by Friends & Family
In the days and weeks after their passing, messages of love, support, and remembrance flowed in from friends, family, and colleagues. The themes that emerged were clear and consistent.
Friends and family share heartfelt reflections on Carolyn's boundless kindness, culinary magic, and infectious joy, recalling her as the ultimate nurturer whose simple acts of love—like special snacks and cheering at games—left indelible marks of comfort and happiness.
Memorial Gathering: To be announced
Memorial Service: Memorial Gathering
Location: Flanner Buchanan Funeral Centers
2950 North High School Road, Indianapolis, IN, 46224
Additional Information: Please contact the funeral home for additional information.
For more details, visit the original obituary