Carol A. Yeager

Dear Pete, Billie and Kellie,

It's taken me so long to write here because I still don't know how to convey how I feel about Carol's death. I still can't believe she is really gone. Carol showed conviction, dedication and devotion to her children and autism research like no other. She was always looking for a way to better her girls' lives and I believe in continuing that responsibility. I will always remember Carol with a smile and a wink, for with all the serious issues in her life she still knew how to have fun. Miss you, Carol!

Dear Jim, Billie, Kellie, Peter, Collete and Corrinne: Pat and I heard of Carols death this past week. We are truly sorry for your loss. We have fond memories of our brief times in years past with Carol. She will be missed and we are saddened by her death. We wish you all God's Blessing and our sympathy. Joe & Pat Wotruba

I was blessed to tell my mom in her final moments on this earth that I love her and so do Kyle, Ben and Will. I was also blessed to receive an overwhelming number of condolences referring to my mom as beautiful, inspirational and radiant. My thanks to everyone who reflected her radiance back to her. She loved and received tremendous energy from sharing, helping and visiting with other people. As some of my friends with “girl problems” can attest.

As for me, my thoughts continue to hold on to the unconditional love my mom always gave me through a life of highs and lows. My most precious times with her were sharing this love for my three sons. Thank you, mom.

It would be impossible to mention my mom without highlighting her devotion to my autistic sisters, Billie and Kellie. She shed a tear at every “big event” (prom, graduation, wedding, birth) because she would never be able to share those experiences with them.

Behind her smile was a very real person who experienced all the joys and worries that life offers. She lived a spirited lifetime and now I believe she laughs along the side of her dear friend, her mom, grandma Tillie.

Remember her spirit, be happy and be at peace.

Her loving son, Pete

It was so sad to hear of Carol's death. She and I have worked together and laughed together for the past 15 years. She was one of the most encouraging people I have ever known and no-one laughed at themselves more than Carol did. She will be greatly missed.

Carol's Poem: I submitted my poem, on the tulips stationary, recently, and it shows up too small to read. I tried to resubmit it in larger form, to no avail. My guest book entry about Carol is in another spot in this Guest Book. I'm still trying to upload the poem, but, in the meantime, I will type it here without the stationary, in hopes that all of you will find some solace in the words ahead. Kel



CAROL YEAGER...ALWAYS...



ALWAYS A SMILE,

THIS BEAUTIFUL BELLE

ALWAYS SO POSITIVE,

WISHING YOU WELL



CAROL HAD BEAUTY,

GENUINE, KIND

SAW ONLY THE GOOD IN US,

YOU WOULD FIND



ALWAYS SO UPBEAT AND

GIVING A HAND

ALWAY ON HER FEET,

CAROL DID LAND



SHE NEVER WOULD TALK

OF PAIN IN HER LIFE

LET ON HER SAD TIMES

OR ANY STRIFE



ALWAYS WAS CAROL

MORE CONCERNED ABOUT YOU

WHATEVER YOU NEEDED;

TO HELP SHE COULD DO



THIS WOMAN OF BEAUTY,

INSIDE AND OUT

A FRIEND FOR ALL TIMES

WAS WHAT SHE WAS ABOUT



YOU HAD TO BUT LIKE HER,

KINDEST WE'VE KNOWN

SO MUCH WE WILL MISS HER,

YET SEEDS SHE HAS SOWN



SEEDS THAT HAVE GROWN,

TOUCHED US SO KIND

SPRUNG BEAUTIFUL FLOWERS

THAT SHE LEAVES BEHIND



A RAY OF SUNSHINE

AND ALL THAT IS GOOD

FLOWERS THAT THRIVE,

HER WISH THAT WE WOULD



NEVER WILL WE,

BE THE SAME AS WE WERE

HAVING GENTLY BEEN TOUCHED

BY CAROL'S ALLURE



OUR HEARTS HAVE BEEN CHANGED,

WE TRULY WILL FIND,

BY CAROL, WHO'S NEAR,

FOREVER IN TIME



ALWAYS WILL SHE

BE OUR GUARDIAN, NEAR

WITH CAROL AT OUR SIDE,

WE WILL HAVE NO FEAR



ENDURING OUR SORROWS,

AS HER SMILE SHINES THROUGH

CONTINUING ON,

LIKE SHE WOULD DO.....ALWAYS......

To Carol's family and friends:
I'm so sorry for your loss. Carol was a wonderful and sunshiny person! I got to know her through Real Estate assistance and Market America. Carol was a very busy person, but always made time for people. She never complained about hardships. Carol was always so upbeat and happy. She was very dear to me, and I will miss her very much. For her family, including her daughters, her best friend, Carol, and to sweet Becky, I know this will be hardest for you, and I wish you many happy memories to help you through your sorrow. There aren't too many people who come along that are so full of zest and life as she was; so caring and kind. She will be sadly missed by all.
I wrote a poem about Carol, and I would like to share it with all of you:

Jim and Family,



I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you.

Dear Jim,



All of us at Hearthstone of Minnesota send you our deepest condolences. You are in our thoughts and prayers, Jan

Dear Jim and family, To know Carol was to love her. I feel priveledged to have called her a friend. She was such a ray of sunshine and always brought positive vibes to our phone conversations. God has a special place in heaven for one beautiful lady

Jim and Family,

May Carol rest in Peace in the hands of the Lord. Our condolences Jim. Carol will always be in our thoughts and prayers. She was always a delightful and a very warm person.We wish we could have had more time to spend with you and Carol. God Bless.

Cousin Tom and Jane Malmros

A friend of mine at work said that Carol was a new angel in heaven - I agreed because she was already an angel on earth. The sun has been shining all day for you today Carol! My heartfelt sympathy is extended to all of Carol's family and friends.



Kim

Jim and family,

I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Carol sounds like she was a very special person, I wish I had met her. I hope your wonderful memories will help you during this difficult time.

we are very sorry Carol was a beautiful person and will be missed our prayers are with the family and friends

I have had the pleasure of getting to know Carol over the past 15 years in working with her daughters, Billie and Kellie. We have laughed, cried, and laughed some more!!! I cannot think of another person who was as beautiful on the inside as she was on the outside. She was a very loving and caring mother who always had her daughters best interest in the forefront of her heart. We will miss her smile, her stories, and her positive energy. We will keep her in our hearts!

My thoughts & prayers our with Carol's family and friends. I knew Carol as a friend through Market America. She always had a smile on her face and made you feel like you had been friends for years...... She was a wonderful person, and will be missed by all. May God Bless You & Be with you in this time of loss.

Dear Jim and family, My deepest condolences to you and your family. I was very saddened by your loss. Jim ,I met you and Carol approximately 30 years ago from the old neighboorhood that I grew up in right up the street. In the summer months, we all enjoyed ourselves at the neighboorhood block parties as we shared picnics and playing volleyball. I would see Carol on and off through the years and was always graced by her smile and pleasantness. She will also be remembered in my heart. May she rest in peace and the memories of her be with you always.

My deepest condolences are offered to Carol's family and friends. I have had the pleasure of working with Carol in this business and I will always remember her happy personality and sunny disposition. Her tragic and untimely departure leaves us saddened for our loss, but we remember that her infectious love of life has spread to everyone who knew her. God bless you, Carol, and thank you for the legacy that you have left us.

I am so very sorry for the loss of Carol. My thoughts and prayers are with her and the family. May God bless us all!



Love,

Gregory

Jim and Family

I'm sorry to hear about your loss.

Friends of mine from Duluth called and told me about Carol. I hope your ok. We sure miss you, and I know you will bounce back, your a very strong person. You will be in our prayers. Love Tanika, Cindy and Family

CArol will always be a special lady to all of us that knew her. We will always remember her.

May you rest in peace Carol. My thoughts and prayers go out to everyone.

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Carol will be missed deeply.

Sending Lots of Love/Prayers/ & Happy Thoughts to you from California. We all are saddened by the loss of Carol.

Our thoughts and prayers are with Carol's family at this time of sadness. When we heard the news of the accident we couldn't believe Carol was gone. We worked with her over a six month period selling our house and buying another one. Carol was a beautiful person full of enthusiam, energy and optimism. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

Dear Jim and Family,



We are sorry to hear of your loss. We bought and sold our first home with Carol. She also helped us move out East. She was an amazing person who was always friendly and a joy to be around. We are honored to have known and worked with her. She will be sorely missed.



Love, The Notmans

Dear Jim and Family, We were able to have the priviledge to be with Carol only a few times in our lives. She was always so warm and welcoming. I remember the first time we met at the airport. She came to pick me up. Never having met me, she greeted me with such a lovely smile. I remember it vividly. She also suggested some make-up to brighten my face...Indian Earth! I used it for years! We'll remember the good times. Peace to you, cousin Jim, as we know you will miss her. With much love, your cousin Marie and husband Jim.

To Jim and Family. Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this very difficult time.

My deepest sympathies to the family. Carol was a great agent, and an even better person and her bright & cheery attitude toward not only her work, but life in general will be greatly missed.

Carol and I shared the same office together for 6 years. Together we laughed, cried and comforted each other through difficult times. Her ray of sunshine gave me hope and inspiration to achieve dreams that I thought were impossible...she was my 'sounding board' giving me advise and encouraging me to never give up. A life is so Bright. Rather than mourn the absence of the flame....Let us celebrate how brightly it glowed.

Dear Jim & her children, family, our heartfelt sympathy and prayers over the loss of Carol. She was dynamic, energetic, a breath of fresh air, fun to work with. We have known her since the late 1970's in the grocery business and in Real Estate. We will miss her upbeat attitude and infectious smile.

To Carol's family: Our deepest sympathy. The world was a better place with Carol here with us. Her smile and energy were contagious. We truly cared about Carol very much and will miss her terribly. If there is ever anything we can do, please contact us. The Hotop's

Dear Jim & family,

We received the news of Carol's passing with great "sadness". She was such a high spirited & friendly

individual as well as a real pro in her Real Estate career. She will be missed. You have our deepest sympathies.

It is such a personal loss for me, Carol and I connected right way and had many great times together. I miss her so much. Becky

Jim and family,

We share your loss at this time and want you to know that Carol was a unique woman and she will be missed. No words at this time will take away all the pain, but draw on each other for stregnth and lean on each other when times are tough. We'll be here for you and help out any way that we can.

Carol, one day we will meet again. Right now you are no doubt seeing your Mom and Dad and others gone before you. In the meantime, I will feel your happy spirit and see your beautiful self. You've always been a beauty to me with your infectious smile and your zest for life. I regret not seeing and visiting with you more often. I will certainly visit with your sister Betty. To the rest of you, let's be more in touch. Life is too short! All of us can regale in special memories of our family visits. I recall the envy I had when you, Betty and Carol, took horseback riding lessons, bow and arrow lessons, down hill skiing and other character building lessons. Classy women you were! I love you all. Cousin Bud

Oh, Carol, what an empty feeling we have now, knowing you have left us! But those memories you have given us, with your smile and laughter and love, and enthusiasm for life will always be a blessing to everyone who knew you. Aunt Tillie and Uncle Roy have you now and our faith in God will certainly reunite us. Until that day, we will always keep you in our heart! Our love and prayers go to sister and cousin Betty, husband Jim and son Pete.

God Bless You all.

Our deepest sympathy to all of Carols friends and family. She was the best! Carol had a way to bring magic to those that she touch. Always positive, professional, and up beat. She was so well loved in her profession and for that she will be greatly missed. We enjoyed her so much. Again please accept our condolences.

I will never forget Carol. She was, truly, a shining star! She sold me my first home in Duluth eight years ago and I have never forgotten her kindness, warmth, friendship,and fun-loving spirit when we first met. She was someone you felt you had known forever. She had a way about her that made you feel like you were her best friend. She sent me a Christmas card this past year and I was amazed that she still remembered me. She was beautiful, bright, and someone I looked to with great respect. I was sickened to hear of her death. She was, truly, one of a kind! Though we did not see each other often, she was someone I will never forget. She had a special way about her and she will live on in my heart, forever.

Sincerely, Sally Sturm

Carol was a member of the association for over a decade. She was an absolute pleasure to speak with; her positive energy and attitude were contagious. She will certainly be missed by all. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Carol’s family.

Jim and family,



Please accept my deepest sympathy and my thoughts and prayers are with you. I have known Carol for over 15 years and she has always brightened my day. I will remember her best by her warm smile and kind words. Carol will be sadly missed by all that knew her.

I feel priviledged to have been a co-worker of Carol's. Every day when I came into the office, the first thing I did was look around the corner and see if Carol was in. If so I would go and say hello, if not, I would be disappointed, and check back later. She helped me get started in Real Estate, and I will always be grateful to her for that. Thank you so much Carol, I will miss your smiling face and your kind heart.

My very first real estate transaction was with Carol.... She made it a pleasure and will be sadly missed in the business as well as in life.

Jim,

It's been quite a few years since we've seen each other, but I've continued to read with interest about your work at Northwoods. I just can't imagine how difficult a time this must be for you. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers over the coming days and weeks. Be assured that there are MANY of us thinking of you and praying for you. Hopefully, your knowing that will be of some help to you now and in the future as you journey through these difficult times. You will find your way through this all. Call on your friends and family for whatever you need and whenever you need them. They'll undoubtedly be there for you. Take care Jim!

Jim and Family,

I was so shocked and saddened to hear of Carol's death. We have shared some fun times in the past and I always felt close to Carol even if we did not see each other for a time. Know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

I had just met Carol for the first time just weeks ago when she brought a buyer to view one of my listings. She was the kind of person you instantly bond with. I was shocked and still am, to know that she is no longer with us. I hope she will be at peace with the Lord and that her family will find the strength to continue on in her absence knowing she is in a wonderful resting place.

On behalf of myself and the agents at Forefront Realty Carol will be sadly missed and our thoughts and prayers are with her family.

Jim and family,

My heart aches for you during this difficult time. I pray you will be able to celebrate her life even as you mourn. May God hold you close and give you comfort and strength during the difficult times ahead.

Blessing to all and you have my very deepest sympathy.

Brian Roegiers

Executive Director

McCrossan Boys Ranch

Sioux Falls, SD

We were saddened to hear of Carol's sudden passing. She was such a cheerful and positive person--I truly enjoyed working with her on transactions. She will definitely be missed by many. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this very difficult time.

My deepest sympathy to family and friends of Carol. Without question, she was one of a kind. Anytime I needed a good laugh, I could call Carol. We shared numerous real estate problem solving conferences over the years. The memmories are priceless!May she rest in peace.

My deepest sympathy to you. Carol was and always will be a ray of Sunshine on a very cloudy day. She added color to color and made everything sparkle. She has left a big imprint in my life, and she will always be remembered. May she live on through you and everyone she has touched. God Bless!

My deepest sympathies to Carol's family. I've had the privilege of working with Carol on her listings or sales throughout the years financing the home and have always enjoyed her. She was always smiling and upbeat. She will be missed. May God Bless Carol and her family.

I am so shocked and saddened by the tragic news of Carol's death. She was such a bright and vital woman, at her prime. Each time I heard her voice on the other end of the phone, I smiled. You could hear her smile right over the wire. She was wonderful to work with and she touched a lot of lives with her positive energy and zest for life. I know that she will continue to shine on us all. My sincere condolences to her family and friends.



Luanne Kaspszak - Edina Realty

I only just met Carol 2 months ago when I started working for Re/max. But it felt like i new her my hole life. She would come in every day with a smile on her face that could go for miles. She could walk into the room and make anyone smile she never had a bad thing to say. We will all miss her.

Carol was always happy and carried a smile always, will be sadly missed.

I would like to send my deepest sympathy to the family and many friends of Carol at this time of shock and sorrow. Carol was always the brightest smile in the room, and she always dealt with issues or problems in a calm and professional manner. My thoughts and prayers are with her family at this time.

It is hard to convey the saddness I feel at the loss of such a happy, always cheerful person. She was such a joy to be around. She would light up the room. Working with Carol was such a treat. She will be truely missed in our real estate business.

I wanted to write a quick note to tell all of Carol's family how very much she meant to me as a person and as a co worker. Carol always had a smile on her face. She always had a good word to say even in the face of adversity. She would always help me when I needed it and always gave me good advice. She was certainly a person that I was very glad to be able to call my friend. I will miss her terribly.

Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I will remember Carol forever.

May God bless all of you.

Jim and Family,



I still have to stop and take a deep breath when the realization that I don't get to see Carol's smiling face each morning I walk in the office hits me like a punch to the gut. I officed with Carol the first year and a half I was with Re/Max. She never once made me or anyone else feel like they didn't belong. She truly did make your day better when she was around. I was with Carol on the day she died a few different times in and out of meetings, on home tours, and just as she was leaving on her last appointment for the day. I happened to be walking in. I said have a good afternoon Carol. As usual she was smiling flustered, papers falling on the floor because she was carrying to much to her car, she quickly reminded me to help her later with her new piece of electronic equipment she had just bought and didn't know how to use...A typical encounter with Carol. The kind that you have with a lot of the people you work with and care about all day long. The kind of encounter with Carol or anyone that you don't think twice about. Unfortunatley I've thought about those encounter with Carol hundreds of times over the past couple of days. I'll miss those encounters.

Our deepest sympathy to the family of Carol Yeager. Our prayers are with you. May God give you strength in these hours of grief. Fondly from cousin Betty Backe Zabrucky

Our deepest condolences to Carol's family and friends. She was always a welcome sight - both in body and spirit. Carol was so professional in her work while treating everyone with kindness, warmth and respect. She will be missed.

Jim and Family I share your loss and want to convey my deep sympathies to all of you. I considered Carol to be a very good friend. I was shocked when I heaard the news of her acccident. Jim, some of my best vacation memories are of Carol when we went to Mexico in the early 1980's. We had such a great time. Carol was so much fun to be around and what a bubbly and beautiful personality always. You have also been a great friend for many years and if there is anything I can do to be of support please let me know. I hope all of you will find the strength to get through this difficult time and to celebrate Carol's life and memories. We are all privileged to have known Carol. Regards

Heather and I are saddened to hear of Carol's death so suddenly considering she was sitting next to Heather at a meeting on Monday night. We have known Carol for a number of years and she always had something positive to say. She will be missed by all.

Carol was always a Bright & Beautiful Star.. My sympathy goes out to her family and closest friends -she will be missed. Carol was always a great pleasure to work with and she always had smiles and conversation for everyone -wherever we would meet.

To Jim, and Betty,



I can't express adequately the saddness I feel for the loss of my cousin Carol. I always visualize her in my mind's eye as a positive, cheerful, positive and beautiful person. Her mother and my mother were sisters, and over the early years growing up, I always looked forward to visiting Aunt Tillie, Uncle Roy and my two beautiful cousins - Betty and Carol. Life is full of many unexpected and unplanned for events. Carol's premature departure from this life's trials is one of them. It is a wonderful and conforting thought that our religous belief and faith assures us we will be meeting again, but on a more permanent basis. Kindest regards and sincere condolences from Cousin Don in Alpine, Utah.

I worked with Carol as a fellow Realtor and also as a Closing Agent. She will be sadly missed by many, many people. She was a very upbeat and positive person.

Dearest Beloved Cousin Carol . . .I am so very sorry, Carol, that you left us too soon. Tho we haven't seen each other in years, I know if we did see each other today ...things would be the same...you telling a funny story ...and making me laff so hard. I've always loved the sound of your voice ...Bless Betty, your husband and children ...

May the Peace of G-d guard their hearts at this very sorrowful time...Your cousin "Dixie"

We'd like to express our deepest sympathy. Carol was a wonderful person and a great real estate agent! She helped us purchase both of our homes over the past 9 years and became a special friend. We will miss her very much. May God Bless your family in this time of need.

Dearest Jim, Peter, Billie, Kellie, Collette and Corrinne: Carol was a lovely , charming and intelligent woman. We are saddened by her death and express our deepest sympathy. Ann & Marty

I have had the privilege of knowing and working with Carol Yeager. She was intelligent, bubbly and beautiful. She had both a great sense of style and a great sense of humor. Her funniest stories were always about herself. Her clients loved her. She was a fabulous "Class Act" and will be sadly missed.

Jim, Monica and I send our thoughts and prayers at this time. Your friendship throughout the years has been so important to us, and I just know that you will find the strength needed to make it through these difficult times. May the memories you shared with Carol be kept dear to your heart. Caring about you and your family, Monica and Jim

On behalf of many here at the paper, who have expressed their sadness and concern, we sorrow for you and send our prayers and condolences.

Carol helped my husband and I buy our first house in Superior 5 years ago. After we closed on it, she sent us a beautiful door knocker with our last name engraved on it!She was always such a pleasant person to deal with! We are so sorry for your loss! God Bless your family.

Jim,



My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this most difficult time.



Karen Johnston

Jim and Family:



I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May she rest in peace.

Jim, My deepest sympathies to you and your families. What a shock to hear of this terrible news. It is just so hard to know what to say at a time like this other than just how very very sorry I am for your loss. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Jim and family~My thoughts and wishes are with you at this difficult time. May God be with you in your time of sorrow.

Stephanie Downey- Archdeacon Gilfillan Center- Bemidji, MN

Thoughts and prayers are with the Yeager family.

Carol has been my friend for over 20 years. We were students in the MBA program together and had some wild and crazy times getting through the rigorous coursework. Through a mutual fondness and some shared life experiences, our friendship endured on both a personal and professional level. She was a bright light who always saw the good in people. She was a wonderful mother. I will miss her terribly.

I knew Carol from areobics class and she was always such an inspritation to me and always upbeat and smiling. She will be missed.

I was shocked and saddened by the news of Carol's death, though I hadn't seen her in years. She worked in the offices above Grandma's Marketplace when I worked there. It was always so nice when she would stop in with her shining personality and great smile. I am so very sorry for your loss. She will greatly missed.

Jim

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of tragic loss. I trust that the many wonderful memories of the good times you spent together will help give you strength. You have always been a good friend and given me support as needed so please let me know if I can be of help and support to you in any way. I send my condolences and prayers.

John

Our deepest condolences and prayers go out to the family of Carol and Jim. May God bless you and comfort your families during these very difficult times. Your families are in our hearts and prayers.

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Carol. My father was business partners with her, and the terrible news was devastating to everyone who knew her. I send my condolences.