Carol Josephson
Carol Jean Josephson
Carol Jean Josephson (née Thomas), age 62, of Lake Saint Louis, Missouri, passed away peacefully on June 4, 2026, at 2:06 p.m. at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, following complications from cancer treatment.
Born on December 22, 1963, in San Diego, California, Carol grew up in Banning, California. She later returned to the East County San Diego area, where she planted deep roots and spent nearly 30 beautiful years married to her beloved husband, Brian. Together, their journey took them to Phoenix, Arizona, before they ultimately relocated to the St. Louis area in 2025.
A dedicated physical therapist for over 20 years, Carol spent her career healing others. Even after her retirement, she continued to selflessly use her gifts and education to serve those around her. Outside of her professional life, she was an avid crafter, a devoted member of her local church, and happiest when surrounded by her family and friends.
Throughout her long and courageous battle with melanoma, Carol suffered well, never complained, and maintained a steadfast trust in God. Her family gives ultimate thanks to God for Carol’s salvation in Christ Jesus our Lord. They grieve with profound comfort and hope (1 Thessalonians 4:13), knowing she is finally home, resting in the arms of her Savior, and forever free from pain.
“O death, where is your victory? O death, where is your sting? The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.” > — 1 Corinthians 15:55-57
Carol is survived by her devoted husband, Brian Josephson; her loving children, Jessica (Anthony) Ruger and David (Ashley) Josephson; and her cherished granddaughter, Mikayla Tarantino.
A memorial service honoring Carol’s life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Carol’s honor to the Haven Reformed Baptist Church.
Though we had not known Carol very long, we had gained a deep respect and profound love for her. To know her, was to love her. We will miss her greatly and are praying for her loved family members that the Lord would comfort them in a special way.
What I hope we have in Christ Jesus that we will see Carol again!
I am so sorry for your loss Brian. She was a true warrior. I pray The Lord give you and the family comfort during your time of grieving…
With love and hugs,
Monica Santos (Ybarra)
Our condolences Brain, David, and Jessica. We are very sorry for your loss. In the years we coached together Carol was always so nice to my family. Our thoughts will be with you.
Loved being with Carol at BibleEmiky study. She is missed.Prayers for the family.
Carol really was a blessing to me and our family after my son tore his ACL a couple years ago. She prayed for us and him and offered such great advice. Her and Brian were beyond generous with their love, support, and advice during that recovery period for our whole family. All glory to God for using her to bless others.
Carol was a mother in law to me that every woman dreams of having — she treated me as her own daughter, was always there for me & David, and never let us leave her house without a treat or homemade goodie.
She was a God fearing, strong, selfless woman, and she finished her race well. Carol is already missed so deeply, and I cannot wait to see her again in Glory. May she rest in the arms of our Savior and Lord, until we meet again. 🩵
What a light Carol was. In all the years I’ve known her, she always struck me as such a lovely and special woman. Our relationship was one where I was there to help her, and yet she always cared to ask about my life and my kids. You could always feel warmth from her, even when you could tell she was not feeling her best. I feel lucky to have known her. My heart is with Brian and her kids.