Obituaries

TYSSEN (NEE SWEETEN) , Carol Margaret

The family of Carol Margaret Tyssen (nee Sweeten) is heartbroken to share the news of her sudden and unexpected passing on Saturday, January 8, 2022, just shy of her 78th birthday.Mom was born in Salmon Arm, BC, in January 1944, the youngest of three daughters born to Bessie Beatrice and Thomas Allen Sweeten. She graduated from Salmon Arm High School in 1962 then earned her senior matriculation. While still in school she met Lawrence Tyssen and they married in June 1964. The young couple moved to Vancouver where Mom worked as a telephone operator for BCTel. It wasn’t long before they moved to the ‘burb of Surrey to start their family. Teresa was born in 1967; Darrell and Steve followed quickly thereafter. Our young family lived in Delta and Raleigh before settling permanently in North Kamloops.Devoting herself to stay-at-home motherhood for several years, Mom did it all – baking, gardening, canning, sewing and mending clothes, and being involved in our school activities. In 1981 she began working part-time at Farwest Coach, Inc., answering the phone and filing. She became indispensable and grew that into a career spanning 29 years until welcome and well-earned retirement in 2009.Mom was also dedicated to the family outside her own household. We made many, many trips to Salmon Arm and other places around BC to visit not only our grandparents, but also Mom and Dad’s aunts, uncles, brothers, sisters, cousins, and life-long friends. Her drive to connect with all branches of the family led to an interest in genealogy, and she spent many hours researching and recording our family history.Mom was thoughtful, caring, inclusive, and her friends will tell you, appreciative of a good laugh – always ready to visit with a cup of coffee or tea. There were countless nights as we grew up, and beyond, that the sound of raucous laughter and the clattering of dice filled the house. She loved to play games, solve puzzles, and was an avid reader. Lunch dates with friends, most of whom she had known for decades, were always on the calendar. Many trips were made to visit her children and their families, who all lived too far away. She and Dad had also travelled to England and Ireland after their 25th wedding anniversary, where both their families originated, enjoyed a cruise to Alaska for their 50th anniversary, and most recently visited Canada’s eastern coast.She is predeceased by her sisters Velma Ann Edeburn, of Revelstoke, and Lois Jean Lapadat, of Smithers.Mom is keenly missed by her husband of 57 years, Lawrence Tyssen; daughter, Teresa Meyer (Travis) of Clancy, MT; and sons, Darrell Tyssen (Tina Squire) of Rocky Mountain House, AB, and Steven Tyssen of Airdrie, AB. Mom was so proud of her grandchildren – Hannah Tyssen, Alexander Tyssen, Jeffrey Meyer, Katelyn Tyssen, Thomas Meyer, and Sarah “Hal" Tyssen – and was mutually adored by each.Mom’s wishes were that no funeral be held. Her ashes will be interred at Mount Ida Cemetery in Salmon Arm later this year.

Link: www.myalternatives.ca/kamloops/obituaries/2022-tyssen-nee-sweeten-carol-margaret

Condolence Messages

Jan 25, 2022
Auntie Carol was the most gracious, generous and caring person I have had the honour of knowing. She was always a great host, and her quick wit and sense of humour fit my personality perfectly. Recently, while playing an online game of Scrabble, who she was a wizard at, I said, “you are my favourite Aunt”. Without missing a beat, she replied, I am the only Aunt you have left.

I am heartbroken at her sudden passing and send my deepest heartfelt condolences to Larry, Teresa, Darrell, Steven and all the family and friends.

Auntie Carol, you will forever be, my favourite Aunt.

Tony Lapadat
Jan 19, 2022
We are thinking of you and your family and Carol's family at this very sad and difficult time...We send our love and deepest condolences to all.....

Linda and Larry Fitzgerald
Jan 18, 2022
Larry; sending sincere condolences to you and your family; healing prayers sent

Cathy Russell
Jan 18, 2022
My heart is sorrow filled. Growing up she was a big part of out lives. First wedding we were invited too even if we did get chicken pox and could not go.. was a big deal. Carol was a wonderful cousin and was very special. So many memories. I have no other words to express what is overwhelming me. To all of the family my love to you all. Sending you all hugs and kisses.

Barbara Parkes (Sweeten)
Jan 18, 2022
Such a sudden and tragic loss for all of the family and news no one wanted to hear. With heartfelt sympathy to the Tyssen and Sweeten families. As the old saying goes, "Only the good die young...." and Carol's death bears that out.

Do look after each other.

Joan Dixon