Kara Gilbertson Obituary (1965 - 2008)

KARA BETH GILBERTSON Kara B. Gilbertson, age 42, of Menomonie, WI died due to a massive brain aneurysm on Wednesday, April 9, 2008 at Luther Hospital in Eau Claire. Kara Beth Gilbertson was born September 19, 1965 in Eau Claire, WI. She is the daughter of Carlyle and Ruth (Grotjahn) Gilbertson. Kara was raised in Menomonie and attended schools here. She loved Menomonie and was a life-long resident. For many years, Kara was employed at Dave's Golden Shears and Lakeside Lounge. The past two years, she has been attending U.W. Stout for Vocational Rehabilitation because of her love for people. She had a gift for making people laugh and smile. Kara was an avid reader and loved doting on her niece Sydney. She also cherished time spent with her many friends. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Kara gave in death, as she gave in life through organ and tissue donation. Kara is survived by: Her parents, Carlyle and Ruth Gilbertson of Fort Myers, FL A brother, Larry Gilbertson of Woodbury, MN A sister, Heidi (Andy) Gansberg of Menomonie Her niece, Sydney Gansberg of Menomonie Her special friends, Barbara Knopps, Jo Hayes and Kari Nesseth-Klein She is also survived by aunts, uncles, cousins and many dear friends She was preceded in death by her beloved grandparents, younger brother Michael, cousin Allan and uncle Roy. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, April 12, 2008 at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Menomonie, with Pastor Roy Harrisville officiating. There will be a reception to follow. Family and friends are welcome from 4:00 to 8:00 PM Friday at Olson Funeral Home in Menomonie and at the church one hour prior to the service on Saturday. Burial will be in Tamarack Lutheran Cemetery near Arcadia at 3:30 PM on Saturday with Rev. Dana Jackson officiating. Following the committal there will be a reception at the Tamarack Lutheran Church. The family suggests memorials to the undergraduate degree program in Vocational Rehabilitation for non-traditional students at U.W. Stout. These can be made through the Stout Foundation office, 715-232-1151. To express condolences online, please visit obituaries at www.olsonfuneral.com