Feb. 11, 1937 – Oct. 26, 2017

Carol Sawyer Hollen passed away peacefully on Oct. 26 in Glendale surrounded by her family. She was 80 years old.

Carol was born to Iona and Walter Sawyer in Minneapolis, Minnesota where she spent most of her childhood. She later moved with her family to Pasadena and attended John Muir High School and Pasadena City College. She was proud of the fact that she was a flag twirler in the Tournament of Roses Parade while in school and watching the parade as an adult was one of her greatest joys. She worked in the banking business for many years, both at Security Pacific and Glendale Federal.

She was a volunteer at Verdugo Hills Hospital for many years and had numerous close friends there. She was an avid bridge player, belonging to many groups in the Verdugo Valley. She was a very competitive card player! Baking cookies was a favorite pastime, and she quickly made platefuls for anyone sick, helpful to her or in need. A tremendous sports fan, she loved her Dodgers and UCLA Bruins like none other, and knew every statistic of each player; she never missed a game. She proudly wore the color blue every chance she got.

Carol was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 44 years, Jack Hollen. She is survived by her daughters, Patti Maloof and Cindy Porcell and their spouses, Joe Maloof, and Gaspar Porcell. She adored her five grandchildren: Stephanie and Allison Porcell, Rachel Maloof-Nomann, Richie and Kevin Maloof. She loved her newly acquired grandson-in-law, Rachel’s husband Nick Nomann. Carol also leaves behind Jack’s four children, 10 grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.

Carol’s life will be celebrated on Friday, Nov. 10 at 2 p.m. at La Cañada Presbyterian Church, 626 Foothill Blvd., with a reception immediately following.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to USC Verdugo Hills Hospital on her behalf.

Directors: www.crippenmortuary.com