Carolyn Stockland

April 25, 1939 - October 21, 2020

Carolyn Stockland, of Lake Villa, IL entered glory and the presence of her Savior on October 21, 2020 at the age of 81. Carolyn was born in Goven, Scotland on April 25, 1939. She accepted Jesus at 16 years old at a Billy Graham Crusade in Glasgow, this started her walk with Christ. She married George Stockland of Luverne, ND on June 9, 1962. They met in Dunoon, Scotland where George was stationed in the US Navy. They came to Charleston, SC to start their lives in the USA and moved to Great Lakes, IL then to Hawaii and back to Lake Villa, where they settled for the past 50 years. They raised three children; Karen (the late Wayne) Dahl of Lake Villa, IL; Craig (Mary) Stockland of Cooperstown, ND; Laurie (George) Straub of Dazey, ND. They were blessed with 4 grandsons, Dakota and Colten Straub, Grant Stockland, and Jake Dahl. She also loved her 7 step grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Carolyn’s life was centered around serving her Lord and her family and church. She was devoted to raising her family and teaching many bible studies over 50 years in her home and at her church. She influenced so many lives with her faith, love and kindness. She was an Awana leader and High School youth leader, Vacation Bible School leader and mentored many with their Christian journey. She lived boldly without fear and truly devoted her life to following Jesus, her Savior, and would say she couldn’t wait to get to Heaven. Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents Henry and Catherine Lewsley and husband George. She is survived by 2 sisters, Margaret Yde and Sheila (Gordon) MacDonald in Scotland. Due to Covid restrictions, a celebration of life open house is being planned for 2:00-4:00 pm on November 28th at Chain of Lakes Community Bible Church. Phil. 1 21 NLT “For to me living means living for Christ, and dying is even better.”