Jane Brevik

JANE ELIZABETH BREVIK December 31, 1948 - October 28, 2014 Jane Elizabeth (Carter) Brevik, age 65, of Park Rapids, MN (formerly of Moorhead, MN), passed away on Tuesday, October 28, 2014, at her home in Park Rapids, MN with her husband, Duane, at her side. Jane Brevik, the daughter of Fredric and Marion Carter, was born December 31, 1948 in Fargo, ND. She attended and graduated from Mayville High School. Jane also attended Moorhead State University. She worked as a paraprofessional in the Moorhead Public School District. Jane was an active member in People to People, teaching students to be Ambassadors while traveling the world. Jane loved spending time with family and friends and was an avid outdoors person. She enjoyed cross country skiing, camping, hiking and kayaking. On September 27, 1980, she married Duane Brevik at Christ the King Church in Moorhead, MN. In retirement, Jane and Duane moved to Park Rapids and built their dream home in the woods next to the Straight River. Jane is survived by her husband Duane Brevik of Park Rapids, MN; and three children: Amy Kaldor (Ercu) Akbay of Saint Paul, MN, Kelly Brevik (Sara Weigel) of Rochester, MN, and Katie Brevik (Gavin) Holden of Glendive, MT; two brothers: F. Scott (Connie) Carter of Mandan, ND, and Mark Carter of Bismarck, ND; three grandchildren: Luke Holden, Jonah Holden, and Lara Akbay. Jane is preceded in death by her parents Fred and Marion Carter. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, November 1, 2014 at the Jones-Pearson Funeral Home in Park Rapids, MN with the Reverend Dan Dornfeld officiating. Visitation will begin one-half hour prior to the service on Saturday, beginning at 10:30 AM. To leave online condolences or view the video tribute, please visit www.jonespearson.com. Memorials preferred to Saint Joseph's Hospice of Park Rapids or family.