Karole Hoffer

Karole Kelstrom Hoffer, age 67, passed away January 23, 2012, in Boulder City, NV, after a long illness.She was born November 16, 1944 in Ludlow, MA.

Karole was a long time resident of Boulder City. She graduated from BCHS in 1964, earned a Masters Degree in Nursing and worked as a school nurse for Clark County School District until 2007. She and her husband were founders and long-time owners of the Pit Stop in Boulder City. She was a champion for the underprivileged and was instrumental in obtaining free dental care and free school meals for needy children. She was a faithful member of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church. She loved life and learning. She especially loved children. She will greatly be missed.

She is proceded in death by her husband, Bud Hoffer (1996); Father, Larry Kelstrom (2004), Sisters, Susan Newton (2005) and Barbara Kelstom (1952).

She is survived by: Daughter, Charlotte Lockwood of Boulder City: Step Daughter, Timothy Foss of Freeland, WA; Grandchildren, Eric Lockwood, Betsy Lockwood and Jimmy Yowell of Boulder City, Catherine and Bobby Watson of Freeland, WA; Great-Grandchildren, Madeline Lockwood and Jacob Fennell of Boulder City; Mother Barbara Kelstrom of Boulder City; Brother, Nels Kelstrom, of Clinton, WA; Sister, Lynn Thompson of Boulder City; many loving nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services will be held Thursday, January 26, 2012 at 1:00 pm at the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Boulder City, 591 Adams Blvd, Boulder City, NV. A viewing will be held Wednesday Evening from 6:00-8:00 pm, January 25th at Boulder City Family Mortuary, 833 Nevada Way, Boulder City, NV. The family invites you to sign the online memorial guestbook at www.bouldercityfamilymortuary.com