Karla Dianne Salmon
August 13, 2011
Karla Salmon, 72, passed away August, 13, 2011 at Iowa Methodist Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa.
Funeral services will be held at 12 p.m. Wednesday, August 17, 2011 at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, with visitation one hour prior to the services. Burial will follow at the Coffey Cemetery in Coffey, Missouri.
Born October 7, 1938, Karla Dianne Smith was the daughter of Quentin and Evelyn (Pearson) Smith. On September 29, 1957 she was united in marriage to Nolan Gary Salmon and to this union two daughters were born, Nola and Angie. Karla enjoyed traveling all around the world with her family, and participating in various card and social clubs. Most of all she loved ballroom dancing with her many friends.
Survivors include her daughters, Nola (Tom) Schlueter and Angie Salmon-Ford; grandchildren, Stephanie Schlueter, Madeline Ford, and Dylan Ford; sister, Karen (William) Reed; half-sister, Majiel Gibbar; and many nieces, nephews, and other extended family.
Preceding her in death is her husband, Gary Salmon in 2005; her parents; and a sister, Patricia Huston.
Memorial may be directed to the non-profit 501C3 therapeutic horseback riding program, Hooves to Heal, 23711 W. Grant Hwy. Marengo, Illinois 60152, 847-293-6176. Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Allen and Shirley Green
08/18/2011
We knew your mom through ballroom dancing and loved her spark and energy. She will be greatly missed. What a surprise to see her obit in the paper. We are so sorry for your loss.
Lisa McElwee/McAninch
08/17/2011
Dear Nola and Angie,I was so sorry to hear about your loss of your mom. She was a wonderful caring woman. I was glad to have known her. My prayers will be with you and your family.
John Parkins
08/16/2011
Karla had so many talents. She was thoughtful, kind, creative and so very proud of her girls. I so enjoyed my time spent with Karla and have such fond memories of our time together at the shop. She was always the one of reason and hope. She had such a wonderful spirit and I know she finally has her wings. My heart goes out to you, she will be greatly missed by all that were lucky enough to be touched by her.
God Bess! John Parkins
Judy and Jack Fried
08/15/2011
We are so sorry for your loss. Hope you feel the strength and love from the many people who care about you and your family.
Peace and prayers,
Judy and Jack Fried