Carolyn Sigg Pilgrim was born 11/29/1930 in Joliet, Montana to Alfred G and Eleanor Horrall Sigg. She passed away on 3/18/2023 in Wolf Point, MT.
Carolyn attended her school years in Joliet, MT, Los Angeles, CA, and her senior year of high school in Hinsdale, MT, where she graduated in 1948.
She worked in her early years at the Hinsdale Tribune, and at the State Welfare Office in Helena, MT. She attended MSU-Billings from 1950-1960 graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Education.
Carolyn taught various grades from 1952-1988, in Glasgow, Billings, Forsyth, Terry, Wolf Point, Sunnyside, and at Frontier School. She spent many years as a substitute teacher while raising her children.
Carolyn loved to dance, read, listen to music, and study scriptures. She was an avid reader with an extensive collection of books covering a wide variety of subjects. She was very active in her church and dearly loved her “church family.” Over the last 50+ years, her involvement with her church included teaching Sunday School, Relief Society, and primary; and also playing the piano for church services, weddings, and funerals – which was her favorite calling.
Carolyn married Joseph E. Pilgrim in April 1963, and passed away 1 month shy of their 60th wedding anniversary. They have 4 children; Kerry (David), Joe, Andrea (Craig), and Ronald. They have 15 grandchildren, and 17 great-grandchildren. Carolyn’s only living sibling is Jacob Sigg; her sisters, Barbara Warddrip, Alfreda Drabbs, Julia Slack, Audrey Larson, and Martha Neutgens, all preceded her in death.
A funeral will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at the Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Wolf Point, Montana. Interment will be held in Joliet, Montana at the Joliet Cemetery.
Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel has been entrusted with arrangements. Condolences for the family may be left using the form below.
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
1:00 p.m.
Saturday March 25, 2023
Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel
102 Custer Street
Wolf Point, Montana 59201
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Cheryl Doornek Borne says
So sorry to hear about Carolyn. My thoughts and prayers to the family♥️🙏
Jay and Charlotte Griffin says
We have such wonderful memories of Carolyn! She was a wonderful pianist and ready to help with anything. She made delicious persimmon cookies and shared both the recipe and the persimmons with us. It’s hard to imagine our ward in Wolf Point without her. We have been following her on Facebook and thoroughly enjoying the pictures. Can’t believe she’s gone, but we know that all is well with her and she isn’t very far away. Sending love to President Pilgrim and her family.
Pauline azure feuvray says
Carolyn was a beautiful soul with many talents.May she have a joyous family reunion in the spirit world.
Terri Warrior says
Carolyn did “good in the world” every day. Teaching children and adults for decades. And a mother and wife 24/7. Helping and supporting her church and several communities along the way. A skillful and accomplished lady. Now she has lots of news and great stories to share with friends and families on the other side. Joe and family, sharing stories helps ease the heartache. I hope some of your kids and grandkids stay and visit, come and go. You are a great hitching post for your family. Our Lord will guide you, and bless and strengthen you. Memories…
Jonny BearCub says
May the Lord hold your family close as they prepare to celebrate your wonderful life. You always had a smile, a hug and well wishes for all you met. Loved your music, the gems of your garden you shared with us, your lessons and most of all your love. Have a wonderful reunion in Heaven.
Shannon Gonzalez says
Sister Carolyn Pilgrim i’m going to miss your hugs at Church. Thank you for playing the piano for us all those years. Sure gonna miss you.
Carmen Anderson says
What a wonderful tribute to a caring and nuturing wife, mother and community member. She was the pillar of your family and lived a remarkable life. My thoughs and prayers are with the family at this difficult time.
Grandma Patt says
God bless your beautiful journey into the Spirit World dear Sister Pilgrim. May our Creator comfort your dear husband Joe and family. You are so loved. We will all miss your beauty on Mother Earth. We will see you again. Love, Grandma Patt ❤️💙🙏🏼💔💔😭😭
colleen says
My condolences to the Pilgrim family. I will always remember in our church services growing up that she would be playing the piano or leading the congregation in song. Rest in Paradise Sister Pilgrim.
Carol Runs Through says
Sister Carolyn Pilgrim
I’m going to miss seeing your smile & getting hugs every Sunday morning. Thank you for always saying I was your daughter with those we met. Thank for loving my Mom & visiting with her @ church. Thank you always accepting positions in church to help me. Yours & Brother Pilgrim’s devoted faith & example in church has inspired me. Pinamiya!
Kenny says
I miss and love you Mom Carolyn.
Kenny Shields says
Love and miss you Mom Carolyn. I listened to you when you talked with me always.
Chalmers family says
All the Chalmers family send their best wishes to Brother Pilgrim and Wolf Point. We will miss her.
We you all.
With love, Barry and Jenny Chalmers
Sheryle Desjarlais says
I have many good memories growing up in the church & sister pilgrim being my Sunday school teacher I was always watching her play the piano in awe brother pilgrim gave me my first blessing when I was born also! Condolences to the family she touched so many lives & will be truly missed
Charles & Gail Cook says
We have wonderful memories of Carolyn.
She was always in service of others.
A great lady!
Charles & Gail Cook