Carolin Ann Burch nee Algien, 76, of Mountain Grove passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 15, 2017 after a courageous three-year battle with Pancreatic Cancer.

She was preceded in death by her father, Clinton F. Buniger Sr.; her mother, Grace Henderson; adopted parents, Barney and Doris Algien; first husband, Melvin Pederson Jr. and second husband, William "Bill" E. Burch.

Carolin is survived by five children, Trina Pederson of Kingsport, TN, Webb Pederson and wife Carmen of Hockley, TX, Eric Pederson of New Orleans, LA, Ada Pederson of Portland, OR and Travis Burch and wife Mistee of Washington, MO; three stepchildren, Tena Burch of Houston, TX, Mike Burch and wife Sandy of Florida and Rodney Burch of Homestead, FL; three brothers, Clinton F Buniger Jr. and wife Gail of Grand Junction, CO, George L. Buniger and wife Judy of Colorado and Clinton "Joe" Buniger and wife Charlotte of Colorado; four sisters, Sandra Jensen, Donna Hines and husband Steve, Jennie Jouppi and husband David and Roxie Henderson all of Winter Haven, FL; 12 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren other relatives and many friends.

Carolin was born November 14, 1940 in Fruita, Colorado.

Growing up in Colorado, Carolin had an adventurous spirit with raising and riding horses. In her adult years, she had a passion for writing and photography which led her to a career as a Journalist for Lebanon Daily Record in Lebanon, MO.

We remain in awe of Carolin's amazing courage, grace and positive attitude over the past three years due to her faithful reliance on our Lord Jesus Christ. Along with her faith, she had a deep love for family and friends. She touched countless lives over the course of her 76 years. Carolin will be greatly missed by all who knew her.