Wanda (Huntrods) Carlson (1927-2015)

CARLSON, HUNTRODS, HEFFELFINGER, HALEY

Posted By: Mark Christian
Date: 11/26/2015 at 19:15:43

From Bacon Funeral Home & Crematory obituary, Nevada and Maxwell, Story County, Iowa:

Wanda Carlson, 88, of Nevada, formerly of Colo, passed away Monday, November 9, 2015, at Story County Medical Center in Nevada. She was born Nov. 1, 1927 to Thomas and Gertrude Huntrods of Collins, IA. She was a loving sister to Jessie (Paul) Heffelfinger, Vernon (Pearl) Huntrods, Charles “Bill” (Ruth) Huntrods, and Maxine “Peg” Haley, all deceased.

She married Donald William “Bill” Carlson Dec 26, 1949. He died Dec. 24, 1999. She is survived by sons John (Colleen) Carlson and Tom (Dee) Carlson. She was a loving grandmother to seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

Wanda graduated from Collins High School and Iowa State Teachers College. She taught several years at Colo Grade School. She enjoyed homemaking and gardening. She was active in the Iowa Porkettes, serving one year as president. She was an avid supporter of the 4-H program serving many years as a judge at the Story County Fair. She was a longtime member of the BF&T Club, supported Colo Schools’ sports and music events, and promoted community events. She was active in her church throughout her life. But she is best known for her dedicated service as librarian from 1981 to 2002 at the Colo Public Library.

Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Thursday, November 12 at Bacon Funeral Home in Nevada. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, November 13 at the Collins Christian Church in Collins with Pastor Scott Jones officiating. Burial will be in the Colo Cemetery in Colo.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Colo Library in memory of Wanda.

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