Karol Kay Hanson (Vopat) Maiden name: Strouse 63 of Rapid City SD passed away on October 8th 2017 in Rapid City Regional Hospital.
Karol was born in Minot N.D. to Floyd & Dorine (Dubois) Strouse on October 2nd 1954.
She came in to foster care and was lovingly raised by Jacob and Theresa Greeman (Longie) of Deering N.D.
Karol was twice married. First to David John Vopat from April 1979 to July 1989 in Highmore S.D.
Second marriage was to Erik George Hanson from Feburary 1998 to October 2006 in Rapid City S.D.
Honorable mention of Ronald Lee Butts, who was her best friend, and closest confidant though her remaining years.
Karol graduated with a H.S. Diploma in Deering N.D.
She worked as a Pawn Broker for First National Pawn for over 20 years. She loved her job and had a great following of customers. She considered many of her co-workers and customers more than just co-workers & customers, but viewed them as “second family.”
Karol had a special knack for picking up “lost souls” opening up her frig. and her no-nonsense, tough love advise to many who have since based their “family,” “work” or lifestyle by. She was a grounding rock to many in their “forming” years.
Karol Hanson is survived by her Daughter Alpheia E Vopat, Grandson Faeden D. Vopat, and Grandaughter Aria Vopat. Brothers Floyd and Kevin Strouse. Sisters Gigi and Dale Duciaume (Strouse), Carmen Strouse, Janalle Strouse, and Tina & Dave Lemer (Greeman). Many nieces and nephews, and her special friend Ron Butts.
She was preceded in death by parents Jacob & Theresa Greeman and birth parents Floyd & Dorine Strouse (Duboise) and brothers Steve Greeman and Arlen Strouse.
A “Post” funeral reception will be held at Karol’s home: 106 E. Saint Charles St., RC S.D. following the service.
