Carolyn Jean Sondreal

 Carolyn Jean “Carol” Sondreal, 75, Grand Forks, died at home, surrounded by her family, on Saturday, January 5, 2019.

Carolyn Jean Fisk, the daughter of Joseph and Rita (Finley) Fisk, was born at Omaha, Nebraska on December 14, 1943.  She attended schools in Omaha and moved at age 10 to Glendale, Arizona where she continued her education.  She was a waitress in Lake Havasu City,  and Phoenix, Arizona for many years.  She married Gary Sondreal on May 20, 1977 at Hot Springs, South Dakota.  They lived in Grand Forks where Carol was the office manager for GW Sondreal  Construction Company until she retired in 2010.  

Carol was a remarkable wife, mother, nana, gg, and friend.  Facing cancer head on the last six months with astonishing courage, she leaned on her pillars of faith, and chose to ride it out with grace.  Throughout her life she enjoyed traveling, birdwatching, sightseeing, always living in the moment and able to take in the sights with a sweet smile on her face.  She had compassion for all animals. Carol knew how to balance hard work and family; she was likable, classy, and sincere.  She truly adored each and every one of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  She loved the game of golf and she cherished her winter times spent in Arizona.  She will be dearly missed.

She is survived by her husband, Gary, Grand Forks;  children, Shelley Drahovzal (Rob), Grand Forks, Cindy Stuber (Dustin), Dickinson, ND, and Gary, Jr. (Terra), Williston, ND;  grandchildren, Alecia, Ashley, Eric (Katie), Owen, Holly, Joslyn, Westin, Immagin, Zander, Natalee, and Gabriella;  great-grandchildren, Kylee, Mya, and Connor;  cousin, Donna Autenreith (Bob);   nephew, Mike Fisk (Peggy).  She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, James Fisk.

Memorial Services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 11, 2019 at United Lutheran Church, 324 Chestnut St., Grand Forks.  Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. with a 7:00 p.m. Prayer Service on Thursday, January 10, 2019 in Amundson Funeral Home, 2975 S. 42^nd St., Grand Forks.  The family prefers memorials to United Lutheran Church or Circle of Friends Humane Society.