Cora "Arci" Birkholz

May 5, 1938 - April 2, 2017

Cora "Arci" Birkholz, 78, of Boonville, MO.entered into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, April 2, 2017 at Ashley Manor Care Center. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, April 6, 2017, at 11 AM at the First Baptist Church in Boonville. A visitation will be held from 10 to 11 AM at the church. Cora “Arci” Birkholz, age 78 of Boonville, Missouri, originally from Minneapolis, Minnesota, went home to the arms of her Lord and Savior on April 2, 2017. Arci is survived by her 4 children and their spouses: Landon (Nancy) Birkholz, Michael (Robin) Birkholz, Sandra (Donald) Wilson and Steven (Jennifer) Birkholz. Her siblings: Harriet Hokkanen, Marvin (Nancy) Johnson, Marilyn (John) Woldstad 10 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, and many friends and relatives. Arci was an avid swimmer, loved the water and taught hundreds of children how to swim in the Boonville area. She earned her Master’s degree later in life. It was an achievement of which she was very proud, as was her entire family. She had a generous spirit, a contagious smile and a very kind heart. She was known for her generosity and caring ways. She was loved by many and will be dearly missed.