Chandler area resident Carol Ann Boutin, 65, passed away May 3, 2024, due to injuries from a car accident. Services are still pending in AZ. There will be graveside service held in Deweese, July 20 at 10:30 a.m. Carol was born in Red Cloud June 19, 1958, to Keith D. and Rose Marie (Petr) Hansen. She grew up in Deweese and graduated from Sandy Creek Jr- Sr High School in 1976. After graduating, Carol worked at Mary Lanning Hospital in Hastings before moving to Arizona. Carol worked at Denny’s in the greater Phoenix Area for over 25 years. Working her way from a waitress, to bartender, to General Manager before retiring in 2010. Family was extremely important to Carol throughout her life. Carol enjoyed Bingo and was a huge sports fan. The Nebraska Cornhuskers, Arizona Cardinals and Diamondbacks were her favorite teams. Carol always had a friendly smile and bubbly personality with a contagious laugh.

Carol is survived by her siblings: Patricia (Roger) Ploen, Raymond (Cyndi) Hansen, James Hansen, Daniel (Brenda) Hansen, Anita (Jeff) Ploen, Paul “Hooter” (Chris) Hansen; children: Jeff (Joy) Boutin and Tiffany (Mike) Gapp; special friend Fred Bowen; extended family, Bobbi Jo Doyle and family; seven grandchildren, several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Carol is proceeded in death by her parents; daughter, Cissy Boutin, and long time friend, Tami Doyle.