Darla Rodland Obituary

Darla Dee Ann Rodland, 50, of Palmer, AK, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 13th at her home.

Funeral services will be held Saturday May 18th at 11 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 9475 E. Colony Way in Palmer, AK. A viewing will be held from 10-10:45 prior to services at the church.

Darla was born May 10, 1963, in New Orleans, Louisiana to William V. Pellman and Sharon Dowies. She graduated High School from West High in Anchorage.

Darla has been a resident of Alaska since 1978 and has resided in Wasilla, Anchorage and currently in Palmer.

Darla has worked at Prime Cable, Alaska USA Federal Credit Union, Alaska Housing, and Scentsy. She was also Women's Auxiliary President of VFW Post 1685. Darla was proud of being a Foster Mom and Domestic Engineer of her home. Darla loved raising children. She loved all animals especially dogs and enjoyed embroidery and gardening.

Darla was a loving mother and wife and was unselfish with her love and care for us and others. She always saw the best in everyone. She was very kind and patient and will be with us forever in our hearts.

Survivors include her husband Eric; sons, Jeremy Bennett of Abileen, TX; Sean Rodland, Wasilla, AK; Weston Rodland, Palmer, AK; daughters, Julia Vendetti, Palmer, AK; Jamie Otto, Peters Creek, AK; Ryanne Rodland, Moscow, Idaho.

Darla was preceded in death by a brother, Brian K. Pellman.

Published by Anchorage Daily News from May 17 to May 18, 2013.
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I miss you already. I can't wait to hold you in my arms once again. Heaven has welcomed a wonderful loving and great Mother and Wife back home.

Eric Rodland

May 23, 2013

My Heart goes out to the Family. Darla was a great gal with a robust sense of life & humour. She will be greatly missed. "Darla" give Brian a hug for me!

Kevin Breese

May 20, 2013

It was a pleasure to know you......you sure could light up a room with those amazing eyes and brillant smile! Rest in peace, and my thoughts and prayers to your family.

Darcie Shaffer

May 17, 2013

Heaven has one more Angel now!
As God has met you at the Gate of Heaven, know that you'll never be forgotten.... You will live on forever in our hearts!!!
I LOVE YOU SWEET DARLA.... I was truly blessed to call you my friend!!!

Vickie Snelgrove

May 17, 2013

You are missed so much, there is a whole in my heart where my friend is missing.

Dena James

May 17, 2013

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