Carol M. Borgman

Carol M. Borgman

Dec. 4, 1920 - March 20, 2012

McCOOK, Nebraska -- Carol M. Borgman, 91, of McCook died March 20, 2012, at Community Hospital.

Carol was born to Merle Edgar and Ruth (Daugherty) Masters on Dec. 4, 1920. She graduated from Republican Valley High School in the class of 1938. She entered the United States Army on Oct. 22, 1942, and served during World War II. While she was stationed at Fort Carson, Colorado, she met and later married her husband, Ellsworth T. Borgman on April 24, 1943, at Trinity Church in Denver.

Carol and Ellsworth moved back to McCook where she worked at both St. Catherine's Hospital and McCook Community Hospital as the Director of Nursing. She retired in 1982.

Preceding her in death were her parents, Merle and Ruth Masters; husband, Ellsworth Borgman on Dec. 13, 1996; brother, Bradley "Buck" Masters; and sister, Margie Leath.

Survivors include her children James Borgman of Greeley, Colorado and Kristine and husband, Scott Steneman, of Evergreen, Colorado; granddaughters, Sarah Steneman of Fort Collins, Colorado and Jessica Steneman of Evergreen; a great-granddaughter soon to be born; seven nieces, two nephews, and a host of wonderful friends.

Memorials may be given in her name.

A memorial service will be held Tuesday, April 10, 2012, 11 a.m. at Memorial United Methodist Church with Rev. Lance Clay officiating. A presentation of flag and taps will follow the service.

Friends may send condolences to the family at www.carpenterbreland.com. Carpenter Breland Funeral Home of McCook is in charge of the arrangements.