August 13, 2003 - Akron Beacon Journal: Armenia Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Carrie Jane Dulin, 28, who died in car crash in Uzbekistan, was caring and giving

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Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Carrie Jane Dulin, 28, who died in car crash in Uzbekistan, was caring and giving





Carrie Jane Dulin joined the Peace Corps shortly after graduating from Bowling Green and was sent to Armenia for two years. There, she taught English and developed a local library


Read and comment on this story from the Akron Beacon Journal about 28-year-old former Peace Corps volunteer Carrie Jane Dulin who spent five years in Armenia and was en route to a new assignment in Nigeria when she was killed in a car crash Aug. 5 in Uzbekistan.
"She was literally on her way to the airport for her new assignment,'' said her father, Carl Dulin, a teacher and youth minister. ``A friend was driving her to the airport. The friend is in stable condition.''

Described as a selfless and giving person and as an inspiration to others, Ms. Dulin lived her life as proof that one person can make a difference. Friends said she was an amazing person with an incredible spirit -- she followed her passion and lived her dreams.

"Her ultimate goal was to go to Africa. She knew it was dangerous, and was reluctant to tell us at first, but I wasn't surprised. She always had a compassionate heart to make things better for others,'' Carl Dulin said. "She had a love of people, it didn't matter what color they were.''
She joined the Peace Corps shortly after graduating from Bowling Green State University in 1997 and was sent to Armenia for two years. There, she taught English and developed a local library. After the Peace Corps, she returned to Armenia, working as the agricultural project manager for World Vision, the largest Christian aid organization in the world. Read the story at:

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Voyager dedicated life to aiding others

Carrie Jane Dulin, 28, who died in car crash, was caring and giving

By Marilyn Miller

Beacon Journal staff writer

Carrie Jane Dulin of Doylestown dedicated her life to helping others in need.

The 28-year-old former Peace Corps volunteer spent five years in Armenia and was en route to a new assignment in Nigeria when she was killed in a car crash Aug. 5 in Uzbekistan (Central Asia, north of Afghanistan).

``She was literally on her way to the airport for her new assignment,'' said her father, Carl Dulin, a teacher and youth minister. ``A friend was driving her to the airport. The friend is in stable condition.''

Described as a selfless and giving person and as an inspiration to others, Ms. Dulin lived her life as proof that one person can make a difference. Friends said she was an amazing person with an incredible spirit -- she followed her passion and lived her dreams.

``Her ultimate goal was to go to Africa. She knew it was dangerous, and was reluctant to tell us at first, but I wasn't surprised. She always had a compassionate heart to make things better for others,'' Carl Dulin said. ``She had a love of people, it didn't matter what color they were.''

Keith Dollinger, a neighbor in Doylestown, said Ms. Dulin accomplished more in her 28 years than most people do in a lifetime.

``She followed in her father's footsteps,'' Dollinger said. ``She was raised to give to others. He taught her well.''

Growing up, Ms. Dulin was involved in Habitat for Humanity, local food drives and various church projects, including going to Appalachia to work on home repairs, Dollinger said.

``That little girl became my role model,'' Dollinger said. ``She was the most giving person I ever knew.''

Ms. Dulin graduated with honors in 1993 from Chippewa High School. She played trumpet in the marching band and enjoyed competition. She performed several solos for the band.

She graduated from Bowling Green State University in 1997, where she majored in chemistry with a minor in psychology. She was enrolled in a master's program in world health in Berlin, Germany.

Carrie Jane Dulin joined the Peace Corps shortly after graduating from Bowling Green and was sent to Armenia for two years. There, she taught English and developed a local library.

After the Peace Corps, she returned to Armenia, working as the agricultural project manager for World Vision, the largest Christian aid organization in the world. Her new venture was to be with Medecins sans Frontieres (Doctors Without Borders). She was assigned to be a project manager in Nigeria at a malaria clinic for pregnant women and children ages 6 or younger.

Roger Stoll of Wooster served in the Peace Corps with Ms. Dulin in Armenia. He said he was impressed with her dedication and desire to serve others.

``People came with specific skills and left with the same skills, but Carrie continued to learn and grow from her surroundings,'' Stoll said.

He recalled how easily she picked up the Armenian language while many others struggled with it.

``She was self-motivated and proved over and over how intelligent she was and how dedicated she was,'' he said. ``She was the driving force on projects that otherwise showed little or no progress. She always finished what she started and did an outstanding job to make each project a success.

``She was loyal and trustworthy -- if she was your friend, she was your friend for life.''

Denise Dies described her niece as plowing through life full steam ahead, blazing a path. She was a dynamic person, Dies said, who carried her soul in her big brown eyes.

The running joke of the family was her independence. The only time she didn't have a choice in a matter was when someone else cut her umbilical cord, family members said.

``She was extremely friendly, happy and caring and always made everybody smile,'' Dies said. ``She taught me what it is to love.''

Memorial services for Ms. Dulin were Monday in Doylestown. Memorial contributions may be made to Doylestown United Methodist Church, 153 Church St. Any funds received will be used to continue Ms. Dulin's ministries in world missions.



August 10, 2003 - Ohio Resident and RPCV Carrie Jane Dulin dies in Uzbekistan





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Carrie Jane Dulin

Carrie Jane Dulin, 28, of Doylestown, Ohio, died suddenly on Aug. 5, 2003, while visiting a friend in Uzbekistan.

Carrie was a 1993 graduate of Chippewa High School, where she graduated with honors. In 1997, Carrie graduated from Bowling Green University with a major in chemistry and minor in psychology. After graduating from Bowling Green, Carrie joined the Peace Corps, where she served in Armenia teaching English and developing a local library.

Carrie grew very fond of the people of Armenia and, after returning to the United States from her two years in the Peace Corps, she returned to Armenia working for World Vision, the largest Christian aid organization in the world. With World Vision, Carrie worked as the agricultural project manager in Sisian, Armenia.

Carrie was preparing to begin a whole new adventure with Medicines sans Frontiers (Doctors without Borders). She was days away from starting an assignment as a project manager in Nigeria at a malaria clinic for pregnant women and children under 6. Carrie was also enrolled in a master's program in world health in Berlin, Germany.

Carrie was a giving and compassionate person, who spent her entirely too-short life caring for her fellow man. She lived her life proving that one person can make a difference. She will always be Daddy's girl.

She was preceded in death by great-grandmother, Almeda Burkett; grandparents, Bill and Ruth Clark; and Aunt, Donna Burkett. Carrie leaves behind loving parents, Patsy and Carl Dulin of Doylestown; brother, Ben (Kristie) of Doylestown; grandparents, Margaret and Robert Burkett of Mogadore; aunts and uncles, Carolyn and Dick Grable of Doylestown, Denise and Jim Dies of Doylestown, Cathy and Rick Warchal of Powell, John Burkett of Akron; and a host of cousins and very special friends throughout the world.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the Doylestown United Methodist Church. Any funds received will be used to continue Carrie's ministries in world missions. Memorial services will be Monday, Aug. 11, at 7 p.m., at Doylestown United Methodist Church, with Rev. James Humphrey and Dr. David Tennant officiating. (Zak-Monbarren, 330-658-2211.)




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