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Jason Karr Obituary
Wayland- Jason Bradley Karr was born November 13, 1970, in Iowa City, Iowa, the son of Gary Dale and Viola Mae (Young) Karr. He graduated from WACO High School in 1989. He worked at the Washington Care Center for seven years before becoming disabled. Jason was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Washington. He enjoyed reading and Star Trek. Jason died on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at Select Specialty Hospital in Davenport, at the age of 54 years.
He is survived by his sister Sandra Karr of Wayland. He was preceded by his grandparents, parents, aunts & uncles.
Private family services will be held at a later date. Yoder-Powell Funeral Home in Kalona is caring for Jason and his family. Messages and tributes may be left at www.powellfuneralhomes.com.
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