Carol Lynn Houp

Carol Lynn Houp, daughter, granddaughter, sister, niece, and dear friend to many, was born on December 30, 1958.  Carol graduated from Wheat Ridge High School in 1976.  Soon thereafter, she started working at Colorado Scientific, a Denver supplier of geological and chemical products.  Forty-seven years later, Carol held the title of Vice President of The Science Company.  Without her years of commitment, The Science Company would never have become a Denver staple in the industry.

Ellie Jean, her famous “Westy” was Carol’s constant companion.  She even accompanied Carol to work and became an honorary employee of The Science Company.  Carol loved antique cars almost as much as Ellie.  Carol could be seen many Saturdays at the Golden Cruise while driving her 1934 Ford hot rod in the long parade of automobiles.  Another piece of Carol’s identify was her loyalty to North Denver.  Carol loved to restore old homes and did so in three different North Denver locations, all close to Sloan’s Lake.  Carol was raised by Christian parents, Ben and Shirlie Bates.  Carol recently began attending Crossroads of Denver church to strengthen her personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

Carol was known by family and friends as being persistent, eccentric, loyal, hard-working, creative, and most of all – her own person.   Carol was a gorgeous woman, both inside and out.  Her beauty and presence will be missed by all who knew her.  Carol said good-bye to this life on April 24, 2025.