Sherilyn Kay (Abrams) Kolstad, age 75 of Erskine, passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at her home under the care of Hospice. She was born on August 5, 1943 in Crookston, Minnesota to parents Ivan and Lillian Stevenson Abrams. She was baptized on June 1, 1958 at Climax Lutheran Church. She grew up in the Climax, Minnesota area and graduated from Climax High School in 1961.
She was united in marriage to Calvin Kolstad on January 26, 1962. After their marriage, they moved to Erskine where they lived, worked and raised their family. She and Calvin worked together at their businesses Pat-Kol Motors, Kolstad Oil Company (Amoco), and Napa Auto Parts. Sherilyn enjoyed her bookkeeping duties and also with assisting customers from behind the parts counter at Napa. For almost 30 years, Sherilyn worked for Pioneer Memorial Care Center in environmental services until her retirement in 2012.
Sherilyn was focused on being a servant of God. She was a long-time active member of Grace Lutheran Church. She served on Women of the ELCA and NALC ladies’ aid boards; served as church Secretary, Treasurer, Deacon, and Sunday School teacher; and also provided home communion. She was a member of the Erskine Study Club and the Birthday Club.
She enjoyed attending car show events with her best friend, Calvin, gardening, and was in awe by nature, especially the phases of the moon. Her family was her heart and joy. She loved playing cards and board games with her children and grandchildren and traveling many miles with Calvin to visit and follow their grandchildren’s events. Sherilyn was a wonderful woman whose kind and generous heart touched the lives of many. Words cannot explain how much she is missed.
Sherilyn is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, Calvin; son, Todd Kolstad; daughter, Rhonda (Jerry) Lindseth; grandchildren: Anthony (Leah) Lindseth and Karissa (Zachary) Hause; two great-grandsons; sister, Pamela Damon; sister-in-law, Annette Abrams; and brothers-in-law: Wes Wesenberg, and Walter Patterson.
She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Chad; brother, Lyle Abrams; sisters: Anna Lucille (Beckland) Wesenberg, Joan Patterson, Janis Lowry, and Ivadelle (Skansgaard) Story.
Interment will be in Fairview Cemetery, Erskine.
She was united in marriage to Calvin Kolstad on January 26, 1962. After their marriage, they moved to Erskine where they lived, worked and raised their family. She and Calvin worked together at their businesses Pat-Kol Motors, Kolstad Oil Company (Amoco), and Napa Auto Parts. Sherilyn enjoyed her bookkeeping duties and also with assisting customers from behind the parts counter at Napa. For almost 30 years, Sherilyn worked for Pioneer Memorial Care Center in environmental services until her retirement in 2012.
Sherilyn was focused on being a servant of God. She was a long-time active member of Grace Lutheran Church. She served on Women of the ELCA and NALC ladies’ aid boards; served as church Secretary, Treasurer, Deacon, and Sunday School teacher; and also provided home communion. She was a member of the Erskine Study Club and the Birthday Club.
She enjoyed attending car show events with her best friend, Calvin, gardening, and was in awe by nature, especially the phases of the moon. Her family was her heart and joy. She loved playing cards and board games with her children and grandchildren and traveling many miles with Calvin to visit and follow their grandchildren’s events. Sherilyn was a wonderful woman whose kind and generous heart touched the lives of many. Words cannot explain how much she is missed.
Sherilyn is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, Calvin; son, Todd Kolstad; daughter, Rhonda (Jerry) Lindseth; grandchildren: Anthony (Leah) Lindseth and Karissa (Zachary) Hause; two great-grandsons; sister, Pamela Damon; sister-in-law, Annette Abrams; and brothers-in-law: Wes Wesenberg, and Walter Patterson.
She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Chad; brother, Lyle Abrams; sisters: Anna Lucille (Beckland) Wesenberg, Joan Patterson, Janis Lowry, and Ivadelle (Skansgaard) Story.
Interment will be in Fairview Cemetery, Erskine.
Sherilyn Kay (Abrams) Kolstad, age 75 of Erskine, passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at her home under the care of Hospice. She was born on August 5, 1943 in Crookston, Minnesota to parents Ivan and Lillian Stevenson Abrams. She was baptized on June 1, 1958 at Climax Lutheran Church. She grew up in the Climax, Minnesota area and graduated from Climax High School in 1961.
She was united in marriage to Calvin Kolstad on January 26, 1962. After their marriage, they moved to Erskine where they lived, worked and raised their family. She and Calvin worked together at their businesses Pat-Kol Motors, Kolstad Oil Company (Amoco), and Napa Auto Parts. Sherilyn enjoyed her bookkeeping duties and also with assisting customers from behind the parts counter at Napa. For almost 30 years, Sherilyn worked for Pioneer Memorial Care Center in environmental services until her retirement in 2012.
Sherilyn was focused on being a servant of God. She was a long-time active member of Grace Lutheran Church. She served on Women of the ELCA and NALC ladies’ aid boards; served as church Secretary, Treasurer, Deacon, and Sunday School teacher; and also provided home communion. She was a member of the Erskine Study Club and the Birthday Club.
She enjoyed attending car show events with her best friend, Calvin, gardening, and was in awe by nature, especially the phases of the moon. Her family was her heart and joy. She loved playing cards and board games with her children and grandchildren and traveling many miles with Calvin to visit and follow their grandchildren’s events. Sherilyn was a wonderful woman whose kind and generous heart touched the lives of many. Words cannot explain how much she is missed.
Sherilyn is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, Calvin; son, Todd Kolstad; daughter, Rhonda (Jerry) Lindseth; grandchildren: Anthony (Leah) Lindseth and Karissa (Zachary) Hause; two great-grandsons; sister, Pamela Damon; sister-in-law, Annette Abrams; and brothers-in-law: Wes Wesenberg, and Walter Patterson.
She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Chad; brother, Lyle Abrams; sisters: Anna Lucille (Beckland) Wesenberg, Joan Patterson, Janis Lowry, and Ivadelle (Skansgaard) Story.
Interment will be in Fairview Cemetery, Erskine.
She was united in marriage to Calvin Kolstad on January 26, 1962. After their marriage, they moved to Erskine where they lived, worked and raised their family. She and Calvin worked together at their businesses Pat-Kol Motors, Kolstad Oil Company (Amoco), and Napa Auto Parts. Sherilyn enjoyed her bookkeeping duties and also with assisting customers from behind the parts counter at Napa. For almost 30 years, Sherilyn worked for Pioneer Memorial Care Center in environmental services until her retirement in 2012.
Sherilyn was focused on being a servant of God. She was a long-time active member of Grace Lutheran Church. She served on Women of the ELCA and NALC ladies’ aid boards; served as church Secretary, Treasurer, Deacon, and Sunday School teacher; and also provided home communion. She was a member of the Erskine Study Club and the Birthday Club.
She enjoyed attending car show events with her best friend, Calvin, gardening, and was in awe by nature, especially the phases of the moon. Her family was her heart and joy. She loved playing cards and board games with her children and grandchildren and traveling many miles with Calvin to visit and follow their grandchildren’s events. Sherilyn was a wonderful woman whose kind and generous heart touched the lives of many. Words cannot explain how much she is missed.
Sherilyn is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, Calvin; son, Todd Kolstad; daughter, Rhonda (Jerry) Lindseth; grandchildren: Anthony (Leah) Lindseth and Karissa (Zachary) Hause; two great-grandsons; sister, Pamela Damon; sister-in-law, Annette Abrams; and brothers-in-law: Wes Wesenberg, and Walter Patterson.
She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Chad; brother, Lyle Abrams; sisters: Anna Lucille (Beckland) Wesenberg, Joan Patterson, Janis Lowry, and Ivadelle (Skansgaard) Story.
Interment will be in Fairview Cemetery, Erskine.
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