1940 ~ 2026
Larkin Sunset Gardens
1950 E Dimple Dell Rd, Sandy, Utah, 84092Monday Mar 2, 2026: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Larkin Sunset Gardens
1950 E Dimple Dell Rd, Sandy, Utah, 84092Tuesday Mar 3, 2026: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Larkin Sunset Gardens
1950 E Dimple Dell Rd, Sandy, Utah, 84092Tuesday Mar 3, 2026: 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Carol A. Esterreicher of St. George, Utah, and long time resident of Sandy and Draper, Utah, passed away from complications from pneumonia on February 23, 2026. Carol was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio in 1940. Her life’s journey included living in Ohio, West Virginia, Missouri, New Mexico, Maryland, Arizona, Oregon and finally Utah.
Carol’s career included 30 years of service as a Speech and Language Pathologist, retiring in June of 1997. Eleven combined years in West Virginia, New Mexico, Maryland, and Arizona and nineteen years in Utah with the Jordan School District. She even brought Speech Therapy programs to several schools that had previously never had the service. She also authored several books including Scamper Strategies and Now You See It, Now you Don’t.
Carol received her Bachelor’s Degree from Ohio University She then completed her Masters Degree at the University of Maryland. Finally, she earned her EDS degree in Educational Administration at the University of Utah.
Carol was an avid storyteller throughout her career with a 30-year continuing membership in the Utah Storytelling Guild. She also loved doing magic and had a 10-year membership in the International Brotherhood of Magicians.
Carol’s other interests at various times in her life were line dancing, belly dancing, painting, running, concert ushering, skiing, cake decorating, sewing, learning Spanish, tai chi, computer club, etc.
Survived by her beloved husband, Joe, and children Christine, Jeanne and Joey, grandson Anton and her cherished cat Tinkerbell.
Carol was known for her positivity and uplifting spirit. Her motto was “choose joy,” so please join us at Carol’s goodbye “party” (her words).
A viewing for friends and family will be held Monday March 2nd from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. at Larkin Sunset Gardens at 1950 E 10600 S, Sandy, Utah 84092. A second viewing will be held Tuesday March 3rd from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at Larkin Sunset Gardens. Funeral/Graveside Services will also be held at Larkin Sunset Gardens on March 3rd from 12:30 to 2:30.
I am sorry to hear about Carol’s passing. She had an effervescent intelligence that made her magic presentation engaging.
She was one of my story telling teacher and mentor at the Murray Senior Center, I enjoyed hearing her spoonerism tales...she was a truly amazing and kind woman and I will miss listening to her future stories. Rest in peace, in God's embrace.
Carol was a fellow Storyteller, and such a delight. She worked with me when I was just getting started and I am proud to call her a friend. I will miss her!
To the family of Carol - we loved her so much! I worked as an SLP for Jordan District with Carol for decades! She is bright and creative; charming and gracious; fun and loving and supportive of all. May God Bless You and hold you until you are with her again. Kinda White
It was a pleasure to share stories and the love of stories with Carol. She was always a delight.
My love to you as celebrate her life, and keep her memory bright.
Carol was a beloved friend from our days together as storytellers. Fond and joyful memories of her are flooding in. What very sad news to learn of her passing. Know that she was delightful in every way and so precious to her many friends.
The memorial services were lovely. It was nice to hear from the whole family.
Carol impacted many lives for good through her career as a speech pathologist, and her extra interests (especially storytelling).
We love her and will miss her.
Our hearts go out to her family as they cope with this loss and find comfort in treasured memories.
So very sorry. I just pulled out your family Christmas letter so I could try to contact Carol. I had tried in January, but without success. She was one of my two best friends in high school and I wish we could have lived closer together over the years. She was a real “doer”, and she did! God will be using her, also. With caring , Alice March 13, 2026
What a dear woman! She will be missed! It was always fun to do storytelling events, programs and projects with her. There was of laughter and many smiles.