Carrie Elizabeth Martin was born May 30, 1972 at St. Mary Hospital in Manhattan, Kansas and departed this life February 19, 2019 at Medical Center of the Rockies in Loveland, Colorado. She was the second child of Lewis and Karen (Super) Martin. Her older brother Michael welcomed her home.

Carrie attended Manhattan schools, and graduated from Manhattan High. While in high school She participated in basketball and cross country. She played softball in summer leagues. By helping coach younger girls on area softball teams, she encouraged many younger girls to be the best they could be but most of all to have fun at the same time. She continued her education, graduating from Kansas State University.

Carrie was well known for her instant smile, her loyalty to her family and friends and her quick wit. She was always willing to lend a helping hand to whoever needed a lift or a quiet talk. Carrie’s love of the mountains began on our many family and friend’s ski trips and numerous summers rock climbing in the Rockies. She loved her Kansas wide open spaces and the many opportunities it provided: sunrises, sunsets, rolling prairies, the farm and most of all the friendly people and always her family and friends.

However, the mountains continued to call to her and after college she moved there to begin her career as a UPS driver. She lived life to the fullest and looked forward to new adventures in every aspect of her life – always willing to go for it with gusto.

It was in Colorado where Carrie met Michael Parkhurst. She married Michael, her best friend, April 26, 2014 at Danforth Chapel on Kansas State Campus. She converted him to join her in being a fanatic KSU Wildcat and KC Chiefs Fan.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents: Leon and Maurine Super, W.H. and Elsie Martin; her uncles: David Super and Kenny Martin and her husband Michael Parkhurst.

She leaves to mourn her passing: her parents; her brother Mike; nephew Tag; nieces Merit and Gray Martin; other family, extended family and her many friends. We will always remember her for her zest for life, her ready laugh and smile. She will live forever in our hearts.

In lieu of flowers we would suggest a donation to Lake Dillon Fire-Rescue, Dillon, Colorado. For many reasons it was near and dear to her.