?Carole Caplin Prater
of Palm Springs, CA and formerly of Indianapolis, IN passed away peacefully in her sleep on New Year's Eve at hospice in Palm Desert, CA of kidney failure.
Carole was the daughter of the late Itzy and Mildred Caplin. She was born in Toledo, OH, while Dr. Caplin was serving in World War ll in North Africa and Italy.
Carole graduated from North Central High School, attended Indiana University and moved to New York where she worked for Revlon in their advertising department. She also worked as a model.
After some years she returned to Indianapolis, where she worked at Orchard School and various Jewish organizations.
Eventually Carole moved to Palm Springs, where she met and married Fred C. Prater who preceded her in death.
Carole is survived by her beloved sister, Jo Ann "Jo Jo" Caplin.
There will be a private graveside service in Beth-El Zedeck North Cemetery on Friday, May 5, 2017, at 11:00 AM. Rabbi Covitz will be officiating.