Carole Jean Wickstrom Tadlock, 73, passed away peacefully with family on November 6, 2014. Carole was born on May 26, 1941 to Grace and John Wickstrom in Washburn, Wisconsin. Shortly thereafter, her family relocated to Richland. She graduated from Richland High School in 1959, and spent a few years in her early 20s in Portland with close girlfriends. She then came back to Richland and has resided here since.

Carole leaves a loving family including her husband James Tadlock, and children, Rob Weaver (Angela), Lisa Barker (Thomas), David Tadlock (Diane), Andrea Jensen (Darren), and five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and the dogs she loved so much.

Carole was retired from JA Jones/Kaiser Engineering where she worked in badging/security.  Since retiring Carole spent her time enjoying her family, traveling the world on cruise ships, and loving her great many friends. (There was never a friend she let get away!!). She loved cooking with Jim, hosting fantastic dinner parties for family and friends and helping to plan her high school class reunions.  

Services are to be held at 2pm, Saturday November 15th, Einan's at Sunset, 915 Bypass Highway, Richland, Wa, followed by a reception. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the wonderful organization that supported and comforted Carole, and her family and friends during her last days - The Chaplaincy, 1480 Fowler, Richland, WA. 99352.