NORTHERN CALIFORNIA – Carollou Goetjen, 74, of Santa Rosa, Calif., passed away suddenly on Feb. 27, 2014.

Carollou was born in San Francisco, Calif., on Dec. 16, 1939, to Roy and Nellie Watson. She graduated from Mission High School.

Carollou was married to Drew Goetjen on July 12, 1961. They were married 52 wonderful years.

Carollou worked as a seamstress for Sonoma State Hospital for 17 years. She enjoyed doing crafts and raising a variety of pets, which included her favorite Chihuahua, lil Bit.

In her youth she was a force to be reckoned with, as a blocker for the San Francisco Bay Bombers roller derby, better known as #32 “Butterball Watson.”

Carollou is survived by her devoted husband, Drew; her daughter, Gina Goetjen of Hayden, Idaho; her son, Troy (Tawn) Goetjen of Nice, Calif.; her grandchildren, Camden, Colton, Chase, Chad and Shalyn; her brother-in-law, Jimmy Goetjen; lifelong friend, Eldon Bradshaw; and other family and friends.

Carollou is preceded in death by her sons, Roger Goetjen and Gary Wilson; her sister, Barbara Jennes; and her brothers, Roy and Johnny Watson.

Carollou will be buried next to her sons Roger and Gary at Oak Mound Cemetery in Healdsburg.

Per her request there will be a private memorial service.