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Carol Lyn Ristov

January 29, 1946 — June 28, 2018

North Platte

Carol Lyn Ristov, 72, of North Platte, NE, died Thursday, June 28, 2018, at Great Plains Health.

Carol was born on January 29, 1946, to Alfred and Bessie Purvis at Ainsworth, NE, where she grew up. When she was a teenager, the family moved to Lexington, NE, and Carol went on to graduate from Lexington High School.

On April 15, 1965, Carol married William Tashev "Bill" Ristov in Lexington. During the summer of '66 they moved to North Platte where they raised their children. Carol devoted her life to her family and studying the word of God.

One of the happiest days of Carol's life came on September 6, 1969, when she was baptized as one of Jehovah's Witnesses. For the next 49 years she joyfully supported the activities of the local congregation. She greatly enjoyed talking to others about the Bible, especially in the rural areas around North Platte. One of her fondest memories was being able to participate in the construction of the new Kingdom Hall in 1990.

Carol loved reading and studying the Bible, and faithfully did so each day. She had a tender heart for children and animals and was generous and self-sacrificing, always putting the interests of others ahead of her own. Her entire focus was on helping others in any way she could.

She is survived by her children, William Ristov, of Grand Island, NE, Anthony (Melea) Ristov, of Broken Bow, NE, and Terence Ristov and Natasha (Dustin) Crowe, of North Platte; six grandchildren, Arri Ristov, Anya Ristov, Carter Ristov, Makenna Ristov, Mason Crowe and Parker Crowe; sisters, Kathleen (Jim) Spegel, of Albany, OR, and MaryLou Sheets, of Deadwood, SD; brother, Jed Purvis, of Florida; several nieces, nephews and other family.

Carol was preceded in death by her husband, Bill, their son, Jerome, and her parents.

Cremation was chosen. Memorial Service will be 1 p.m. Saturday, July 14, 2018, at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses. The memorial book may be signed at odeanchapel.com or prior to the service at Kingdom Hall. Memorials are suggested to the church. Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore is in charge of arrangements.
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