Carol Ann Trapp
Carol Ann Trapp 73 of Lincoln Nebraska went to her heavenly home on 08/07/2025 at Bryan West Campus. She was born July 27 th 1952 in Hastings Nebraska to Earl and Evelyn Van Boening.
After graduating from Hastings Highschool in 1970, Carol moved to Lincoln with her husband Bill, started a family, and went to work at Madonna rehabilitation hospital, where she worked for 40 years until she retired on 07/27/2017. While working at Madonna she earned the Caring Kind Award from the Nebraska Hospital Association in 1992. As everyone who knew her knows, this spoke volumes to her kindness and loving nature. Carol also taught Sundy school at our Savior Lutheran Church, where she helped with the kids’ choir, was a member of Sertoma and volunteered supporting and managing the bar for social events at the Sesotris Shrine Hall for
many years.
Carol Ann Trapp was preceded in death by her parents Earl and Evelyn and survived by her husband William (Bill) Trapp of Lincoln. Two daughters Lisa Vallejos (Paul) of Grand Island and Jennifer Shoen (David) of Lincoln. Six grandchildren Tanner Garner (Mackenzie) of Lincoln, Makayla Simmons of Grand Island, Courtney Garner (Royal) of Lincoln, Cole Trapp of Grand Island, Hailey Garner of Lincoln, and Tristan Shoen of Lincoln. As well as six great grandchildren Aviana, Alaya, John and Josie of Grand Island, Ryker and Rylee Garner of Lincoln.
A Celebration of Life will be held August 16th, 2025 at The Urban Farmhouse from 1:30pm to 4:00pm. Located at 3900 Yankee Hill Rd #127, Lincoln, NE.
Any honorary memorial gifts will be accepted at the Celebration of Life services.
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Funeral Home assisting is Aspen Mortuary, 4822 Cleveland Avenue, Lincoln, NE 68504. To view an on-line obituary or email condolences please visit Aspen Mortuary’s website at www.aspenaftercare.com.
Condolences for Carol Ann Trapp
Our deepest condolences to Jennifer and Lisa and the family that absolutely loved Carol. She was the sweetest kindest person I have ever known. She was my best friend in the entire world. May she RIP as God holds her in the palm of his hand. Until we meet again my bestie! Rest easy in paradise and give our Lindsey a hug! 🙏🏻💔
My deepest condolences to Lisa and Jennifer, McKenzie, and the rest of her grandchildren, who she loved dearly
. It was my absolute honor to take care of Carol. She was very special and dear to my heart and our visits together were healing for both of us. I know she’s in a place where she’s pain-free and once again able. I will miss her.
We are so sad to hear of Carol Ann. She is such a special friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Jennifer and Lisa and family. She is at peace. Saw and talked to her about a month ago at Hyvee. 🥰
It was such a surprise to hear of cousin Carol’s passing, having just seen photos of her on line celebrating her birthday with the family.
I am younger than most of my Heye cousins and Carol was only 3 1/2 years older, so I usual was with her at family gatherings. I lost constant contact after we moved from Nebraska in 1971. It would be 1979 until we’d met again. After that, it was mainly funerals or a road trip to Nebraska from our home in Arkansas that would bring us together. I think her mother’s passing was the last time we saw each other.
Even though she was not much time wise in my life, she did have an impact on it. Time to rest, Carol.