Carol M. Calhoon

Carol M. Calhoon, 63, of Bentonville, Ark., died Monday, April 16, 2012, at her home. She was born Dec. 25, 1948, in Jamestown, N.D., the daughter of Rosella and Francis Drake. She was a member of the Bentonville Seventh-day Adventist Church. She loved cooking and serving others. She was a pastry chef for many years. She loved spending quality time with her family and friends. She had lived in the Northwest Arkansas area since October 2010 after moving from Jamestown, N.D. Carol was generous to a fault; she had a quiet wisdom that not many people recognized. As a sister, she helped in many ways and she will be missed by all. She was very much loved. Carol is survived by her husband, David Calhoon of the home; her sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Susan and Dr. David Drummond of Bentonville, Ark.; two brothers, Tom Drake of Valley City, N.D., Bob Drake and his wife, Tammy, of Valley City, N.D.; five nephews, Tony Drake of Florida, Max Drake of Valley City, N.D., Sam Drake of Valley City, N.D., Jeff Green of Bentonville, Ark., Mark Green of Apple Valley, Minn.; three great-nephews; five great-nieces; one great-great-niece; and her best friend, Ruth Farthing of Jamestown, N.D. A celebration of her life will be Friday, April 20, 2012, at 10 a.m. at Bentonville Seventh Day Adventist Church, located at Hwy. 102 and Moberly Lane, with Pastor Mike Martinez officiating. Memorials may be sent to: American Diabetes Association Honor/Memorial Program, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312, or American Heart Association, 92 West Sunbridge Drive, Fayetteville, AR 72703. Arrangements by Epting Funeral Home of Bentonville, Ark. Online condolences to the family: www.eptingfuneralhome.webs.com.