Carol Newhouse, wife of Rep. Newhouse, dies from cancer
Rep. Dan Newhouse/courtesy photo Carol Newhouse, pictured in the center, wife of Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Wash., lost her battle with cancer last week and passed away at the age of 62.
SEATTLE — Carol Newhouse, the wife of Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Wash., passed away at the age of 62 on Friday in Seattle after a long fight with cancer.
Carol was first diagnosed with cancer several years ago, with medications ceasing to be effective about a year ago. Several different treatments were attempted, but she was put on chemotherapy in February, according to Dan Newhouse’s Facebook page.
The congressman canceled several events and missed a few congressional votes, including the vote on the American Health Care Act, to be by his wife’s side in the weeks leading up to her death.
“Carol was a strong, beautiful, and loving mother, wife, and friend. Carol’s sparkling wit and joyful countenance will be deeply missed by her family and friends. The family is grateful for the patience, support, and prayers of so many and requests privacy during this time of grieving,” reads a statement from Newhouse’s office.
— Staff report