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Karla Woodward Obituary
Karla Dawn Larsen Woodward, 72, of Idaho Falls, passed away Feb. 20, 2017, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.
Karla was born April 20, 1944, in Driggs, Idaho, to Clint Vernal Larsen and Karla Jean Hatch Larsen. She grew up and attended schools in the Teton Valley and graduated from Teton High School.
On Sept. 27, 1963, she married Ronald David Woodward at the LDS church in Darby, Idaho. To this union were born two sons, Ron and Karl. Karla and Ron made their home in Jackson, Wyoming, and Victor, Idaho, before moving to Idaho Falls in 2005. Karla worked as a bookkeeper.
She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She enjoyed scrapbooking, genealogy and gardening.
Karla is survived by her loving husband of 53 years, Ron Woodward, of Idaho Falls, Idaho; son, Ronald Dewayne (Melissa) Woodward, of Kaukayna, Wisconsin; son, Karl Eugene (Kandice) Woodward, of Ammon, Idaho; brother, Rex (Joyce) Larsen, of Rigby, Idaho, and St. George, Utah; sister, Linda (Jay) Teasdale, of West Valley City, Utah; sister, Kay Reading, of Blackfoot, Idaho; and two grandchildren, Ben and Casey Woodward.
She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Dean Larsen and RayDell Larsen.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, at Iona LDS 9th Ward, 4707 E. Iona Road, with Bishop Kevin Davies officiating. Burial will be in Victor Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.woodfuneralhome.com.
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February 17, 2023
We love you mom. We are moving forward, taking all your love and memories with us to sustain our family as we go. Dad is in good hands here in Wisconsin, though he misses you still and forever. Until we meet again....I remain your grateful daughter-in-law.
Melissa
Melissa Woodward
February 17, 2020
Miss you everyday Mom. You've left a void in our lives but we carry on. I see you in DeWayne. He loves me well Mom, as you have loved us all. Until we are together again.....know you are loved and missed dearly! Your loving daughter-in-law, Melissa.
February 26, 2017
Mom, your light will forever shine within us. Your loving spirit will influence us daily as we wait for our time to once again be together. We know you are at peace and enjoying the new body given you. Your family will also heal, it may take a bit, BUT we'll love each other through our grief until there are more smiles than tears. You've taught us how to love well.
Your grateful daughter-in-law,
Melissa
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