Carla Anne Goldizen

Longtime Alaskan Carla Anne Goldizen went to be with Jesus on July 30, 2021, at the age of 70 years old.
Carla was born in Los Angeles, California, and was the oldest of seven children. Her dad's work in aerospace sent her family to Boeing in Seattle. She graduated from Auburn High School in Washington and then moved to Portland, Oregon, to attend college. There, she earned an accounting degree and worked at First National Bank of Oregon.
With an adventurous spirit and enjoyment for the great outdoors, Carla moved to Fairbanks, Alaska, in 1976. She worked at Mt. McKinley Mutual Savings Bank in the Mortgage Loan Department. In 1977, Carla began attending Graehl Assembly of God (now Jubilee Worship Center) and immediately became a special part of the church family.
Carla met her husband, Steve, on the softball field when he caught her fly ball. They fell in love and married Aug. 23, 1980, between sheep and moose hunting seasons. Carla and Steve had three children, Aaron, Heidi and Erika.
Carla possessed such a big heart for children and took seriously the responsibility to invest in the next generation. She especially loved spending time with her own children and often coached their baseball teams, soccer teams and jump rope clubs. In addition, she taught Sunday school and was involved in children's ministries and children's productions at church for many years.
Carla served in a few schools in the district in various capacities and felt privileged to be part of the planning committee for Anne Wien Elementary School, which opened in 1995. She found her sweet spot loving and serving this school community for 26 years, especially as the administrative secretary for Anne Wien since 2005.
Carla was a wonderful wife, a fantastic mother and grandmother, and a beautiful human being. She was a genuine people person and an encourager to all. She always loved to laugh and to bring a smile to others faces.
Carla possessed a true joy that ultimately stemmed from her relationship with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. In 70 wonderful years, she touched so many lives and her impact and legacy of love will always be remembered.
Carla is survived by her husband, (Noel) Steve Goldizen; son, Aaron Goldizen; daughter and son-in-law, Heidi and Daniel Venie; daughter, Erika Goldizen; and grandchildren, Grace and Jaren Venie.
A celebration of life service will be held at noon Saturday, Aug. 21, at Jubilee Worship Center. Following the service, at 2 p.m. will be a reception at Anne Wien Elementary School.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to Jubilee Worship Center, 541 Third St., Fairbanks, AK, 99701.