CAROLYN DE BOER, age 56, of Beaver Creek, died Wednesday, September 16, 2015, at the Sanford Luverne Medical Center. She was born February 13, 1959, in Chandler, to John G. and Nelvina P. (Lolkus) Vis. Carolyn attended the Chandler Christian Grade School and graduated from Chandler-Lake Wilson High School. She later attended Southeast Area Vo Tech. She served her country in the United States Army National Guard from 1977 to 1980.
Carolyn married Lyle A. De Boer on February 8, 1980, at the American Reformed Church in Luverne. After their marriage, the couple lived in Beaver Creek. Carolyn worked in various occupations including Nurses Aid, Warehousing, Manufacturing and Bookkeeping.
She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Beaver Creek, since 1992, where she had served as a Sunday School Teacher, Session Member and on other committees. Carolyn also served as the church organist since 1993. She was a member of the Beaver Creek City Council and was currently serving as Mayor. She enjoyed attending auctions, reading, fishing, baking, flowers and gardening.
Carolyn is survived by her husband, Lyle De Boer, Beaver Creek; three children, Paul (Amber) De Boer, Sioux Falls, SD; Kristy (Darrin) Trower, Sherman, SD; and Lyle "Bud" Jr. (Jody) De Boer, Hills; six grandchildren, Preston, Caitlyn, Mataya and Blaine Trower; and Sage and Londyn De Boer; father and bonus mom, John (Gen) Vis, Chandler; two sisters, Char De Groot, Luverne; and Marilyn (Lloyd) De Boer, Beaver Creek; brother-in-law, Darrell (Rita) De Boer, Beaver Creek; and two bonus siblings, Glenda (Greg) Tuenissen, Denver, CO; and Don (Deb) Buys, Chandler.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Nelvina Vis; sister, Darlene Vis; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Peter and Augusta De Boer; and a brother-in-law, Larry De Groot.
A time of fellowship will be from 5-8 pm Friday and one hour prior to the service Saturday at the First Presbyterian Church in Beaver Creek. A memorial service will be 10:30 am Saturday at the First Presbyterian Church, in Beaver Creek, officiated by Worship Leader Andy Anderson. Burial of cremains will be at the Beaver Creek Cemetery with full military honors provided by the Luverne American Legion & VFW.
Dingmann Funeral Home & Cremation Services, in Luverne, is in charge of arrangements.
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