Carol Ann Northcutt

Nov 30, 1949 -

Feb 23, 2026

Carol Ann (Hartke) Northcutt, 76, passed away on Feb. 23, 2026, in Anchorage, Alaska, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1949, Carol Ann was a gifted artist, dedicated educator and woman of deep faith. Her passion for art began at age 8, studying at Gephart Art and later the Cincinnati Art Museum. She graduated from Seton High School and earned honors at Edgecliff College, now part of Xavier University, where she double majored in fine arts and science.

After completing a yearlong fine arts program in Florence, Italy, she earned her Master of Fine Arts in 1973. Though her talent could have taken her anywhere, she returned home to be with her mother and siblings after the death of her father.

Carol Ann taught art in Ohio before fulfilling a lifelong dream of driving to Alaska in 1976. When her van broke down in Chistochina during a 30-below-zero cold spell, she met Douglas Northcutt, the man who would become her husband. Together they built a life in Alaska, where she taught art, painted the landscapes she loved and later instructed military personnel through the University of Alaska Anchorage at Fort Richardson.

Family was Carol Ann's greatest joy. She lovingly cared for Douglas during his battle with Parkinson's disease until his passing in 2009, and endured the heartbreaking loss of their youngest son, Kyle, the following year. Her faith sustained her with the hope of one day being reunited with them.

Carol Ann is survived by her children, Christopher "Chris" (Keri) Northcutt and Gabriella "Bre" (Daniel "Dan") Keller; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and eight siblings. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gabriel and Mary Hartke; husband, Douglas; son, Kyle; and sister, Susanne.

A private family celebration of her life will be held at St. Patrick's Parish in Anchorage, followed by interment at Fort Richardson National Cemetery, on July 30, 2026, where she will be laid to rest beside her beloved husband on what would have been his birthday.

Carol Ann will be remembered for her creativity, adventurous spirit, unwavering faith and boundless love for her family.