In Memory

Carolyn Halstead (Mathematics)

Carolyn Halstead (Mathematics)

CAROLYNE ROSE (LUCAS) HALSTED, 81 BOYNTON BEACH, Fla. - Carolyne Rose (Lucas) Halsted, 81, of Boynton Beach passed away peacefully in her sleep Friday, Dec. 23, 2011. She was born Sept. 16, 1930, in Chicago, the daughter of Stephen and Thelma Lucas. She graduated from Austin High School (Chicago) in 1947, and received her B.S. degree from Rockford College in 1951. She earned her master's degree in education from Union College in Schenectady, N.Y. She was married to the love of her life, John Halsted for 61 years. She taught math for 29 years in Rockford, Ill. She was far ahead of the times with her vast knowledge of math and science. Carolyne loved her family and friends, trivia games, crossword puzzles, travelling around the world, and warm, sunny weather. She was a classy, smart lady who always looked beautiful. Survived by her devoted husband, John (Jack) Halsted of Boynton Beach; children, John (FeiFei) Halsted Jr., of Gabon, Africa and Linda (Daniel) Kennedy of Loves Park, Ill.; grandchildren, Daniel (Heather) Halsted, Ryan (Kelli) Halsted, Karen (Andy) Dylak, Jennifer (Matt) Simpson, Emily (Kirk) Pueppke, Tim Kennedy and Roberto Halsted; great- grandchildren, Forest Rawlinson, Sydney Halsted, Olivia Halsted, Lindsey Halsted, Preston Halsted, Parker Halsted, Andie Halsted, Kylie Carolyne Simpson, Tyler Simpson, Cole Daniel Halsted, and soon to be born Baby Dylak, Baby Pueppke, and Baby Simpson; and brother, Stephen (Pat) Lucas of Tennessee. The family would like to thank the staff of Barrington Terrace in Boynton Beach for their support and kindness. Service at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 27, at Boynton Beach Congregational United Church of Christ, 115 N. Federal Hwy., Boynton Beach, FL 33435. Memorial service at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012, at Second Congregational United Church of Christ, 318 N. Church St., Rockford, IL 61101. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society .