Carol Rae Aresvik, 70

It is with a heavy heart that we have to announce Carol Rae Aresvik, 70, passed away April 13, 2020. Carol was born on Sept. 28, 1949, in Bismarck, N.D. While growing up it was her, her mom and dad, and her older brother, Gary White.

After moving often with their parents due to her father’s job with Consolidated Freightways, they moved to Post Falls, Idaho, as teenagers. Carol graduated from Post Falls High School in 1967, then completed cosmetology school.

Soon after, Carol and Randy met while cruising Sherman Avenue. On April 12, 1969, Carol married Randy Aresvik. Randy and Carol raised their three children, Dawn, Steve and Chad, and during this time she opened an in-house salon, Fix It Beauty Shop. It was very successful and she started to grow out of the house with clientele. She soon opened Carol’s Clip n’ Curl on Government Way, in 1987. Her weekly ladies couldn’t help feeling like family, as they had been going to her for more than 33 years. Carol’s legacy was expanded as her daughter, Dawn, and granddaughter, Rashell worked side by side in a three-generation atmosphere for all to enjoy.

Carol was strong, independent and a bit of a sassy woman. When she entered a room, it would light up. Her smile and personality were contagious, and she never met a stranger. Her life was unconditional. She had the biggest heart. She will be remembered and deeply missed by so many. Carol loved her family, waterfalls in her backyard, barbecues, birthdays and family get-aways to the seaside; she spoiled us.

She is survived by husband, Randy; children Dawn (son-in-law, Bill), Steve and Chad (and daughter-in-law, Dawn Marie). Also by her grandchildren Rashell (husband Jake), Dylan, Alyssa, Cadence and Corbyn, and great-grandchild, Ava. She was preceded in death by her mother, Clara White, and father, Leonard White.

A family gathering to celebrate Carol’s life will be held at a later time due to COVID-19. To see family photos of Carol or leave any thoughts, stories, or comments, visit her online memorial at www.englishfuneralchapel.com.