Kristen Clarke Oldfather Gillis

Kristen Clarke Oldfather Gillis was born October 14, 1956 in Miami, FL the youngest of four children. She graduated from Boca Raton High School and earned her bachelor's degree in elementary education with honors from Florida Atlantic University. She married James R. Gillis in 1977 and they had three children, Jacquelyn Renee, Jennifer Lynne and James R. Gillis, Jr. Her love for children and others lead her into the teaching profession. After her children were grown she was recertified and taught more than six years until 2010. Kristen's great sense of humor and her humanity for all will be lovingly remembered by all who knew her. She is survived by her mother, Sallye D. Vonk; sister, Susan J. Oldfather; and brother, Daniel H. Oldfather, and her children, Jacquelyn Renee Gillis; Jennifer Lynne Dreiling (Joel); grandson, Joseph Otto Dreiling; and James R. Gillis, Jr. A Memorial Gathering will be held from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM on Thursday, April 5, 2012 at the Kraeer Funeral Home Cremation Center, 1353 N Federal Hwy, Boca Raton. In lieu of flowers contributions in Kristen Clarke Gillis' memory can be made to Wayside House, Inc. 378 N.E. Sixth Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33483.