Eva Carolyn Trinkler, née Ware, 72, died Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at her home in Lenexa, KS. She was born September 3, 1948 in Waynesville, MO. to Chester and Margaret Ware. On July 4, 1969, Carolyn married Eugene Trinkler in Cuba, MO. 

The couple moved to Jefferson City, MO. area where their four children were born. Several years later they moved to Lenexa, KS. where they raised their children.

She enjoyed sewing, cooking, singing, drawing, photography, architecture, wrapping Christmas presents and passing out the largest treat bags on Halloween.

She cherished her children enough to chauffeur them to various events on occasion driving a hundred miles a day and endlessly adored her grandchildren. 

Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Chester Leon Ware. She is survived by her husband, Gene; children, Michele Renee Trinkler, Melissa Dawn (Christopher) Martinecz, Michael Eugene (Christine) Trinkler, Melanie Sue (Andrew) Waters; 8 grandchildren, Kyle Eugene, Christian Michael, Colby Bryant, Caitlyn Eva, Cayla Llewellyn, Savannah Dawn Jennifer, Noah Isaak, Levi Keenan; sister, Shirley (Kermit) Pennock.

She will be dearly missed by all her loved ones and all those who knew her.

Service

Cremation was chosen and a private family dinner memorial service will be held at a later date.