Carolyn Tappan Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Carolyn Tappan of Riverside, Iowa, born in Waterloo, Iowa, who passed away on August 25, 2023, at the age of 62, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her sister Marilyn Lawrence (Johnson); her father H. Wayne Johnson; and her mother-in-law Constance Tappan. She is survived by: her husband Kevin (Riverside); her children, Trent (Emilee) of North Liberty and Carly Tappan (Paul Shatek) of Cedar Rapids; her grandchildren, Tate Tappan and Sawyer Shatek; her mother Donna Johnson (Haafke); her aunt JoAnn Haafke (Omaha); and her niece Nicole Kruse (Murphy). She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the H. Wayne & Donna Johnson Scholarship for Social Work through the University of Iowa or to Iowa City hospice.