Caroline Ruth Ibbison Mallory passed away in Wheat Ridge on 1/26/2026. She leave her wife Charolotte "Choc" Kettering and Choc's daughter, Stacey Hensen, who considered Caroline her second mom. Her siblings include Bruce and his wife, Joan; Jayne Jones and her husband, Robert; and Rebecca Stillman. She also leaves behind her nieces and nephews; Brian and Andrea Ibbison, Adam and Kim Ibbison, Coleen Jones Starling and Will Starling, and Curtis and Haely Stillman, as well as 7 great nephews and 1 great niece.
A viewing will take place at Wheat Ridge United Methodist Church on Monday, February 9th, 2026 at 11:0aam. The burial will follow at Crown Hill Cemetery at 1:00pm.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Wheat Ridge United Methodist Church on Saturday, February 21st, 2026 at 10am.
Family requests in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Wheat Ridge United Methodist to the fund to repair the Pipe Organ.
Feb
9
Funeral services provided by:
Malesich & Shirey Funeral Home and Colorado Crematory6905 Webster St., Arvada, CO 80003

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