Carol (Homstad) Stark

Carol (Homstad) Stark, 63, Grand Forks, died Wednesday, February 25, 2015 in Lutheran Sunset Home, Grafton, North Dakota. Carol Elise Homstad, the daughter of Milton and Luella (Tobiason) Homstad was born in Mayville, North Dakota on December 27, 1951. She lived in Portland, North Dakota until moving with her family to Grand Forks at age 3. Carol attended Roosevelt Elementary School, South Junior High School, and graduated from Central High School. She later graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University Of North Dakota with a Bachelor's Degree in Education. Carol and Rev. Wayne N. Stark were united in marriage on May 10, 1975 at United Lutheran Church in Grand Forks. Carol co-owned and operated Tri-Steel Manufacturing together with her brother David until she retired. Carol invested heavily in her family and family events. She was an avid reader and enjoyed making intricate Scandinavian handiwork. She also very much enjoyed her many friends. She was a source of constant support to Wayne in his many ministries. Carol is survived by her mother, Luella, Grand Forks; her husband, Wayne, Grand Forks; sons, Brian Stark, Elk River, MN; and David (Amy) Stark, Lakeville, MN; special nephew, Scott Homstad, Grand Forks; brothers, David Homstad, Donald Homstad, and Richard ( Jan) Homstad, all of Grand Forks; special aunt, Annette Beatrice Carillo, Santa Barbara, CA; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her father, Milton Homstad. Funeral Services will be 12:00 noon on Monday, March 2, 2015 in United Lutheran Church, 324 Chestnut St., Grand Forks. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. with a 7:00 p.m. Prayer Service Sunday, March 1, 2015 and for one hour prior to the service all in the church. Interment will be in Memorial Park North Cemetery, Grand Forks.