"I remember spending time with Aunt Karda and the holidays and she for many years gave Jeff and I the hot wheels cars. They were something I looked forward to every year and she always gave the ones that I really wanted. Kathy and I are going to miss you, Aunt Karda."
In loving memory of
Karda Evonne Crise
October 12, 1942 - March 28, 2019
Karda Evonne Crise, age 76, of Ames, passed away at Israel Family Hospice House on Thursday, March 28, 2019. A celebration of life will be held at 4:00p.m. on Saturday March 30, 2019 at Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care, 414 Lincoln Way Ames, Iowa.
Karda was born October 12, 1942 in the family's home in Altoona, Iowa the daughter of Henry and N. Evonne Crise. She graduated from Bondurant-Farrar High School. Karda was a correctional officer for over 25 years at Iowa Correctional Institution for Women in Mitchellville.
She is survived by her children, Erika (John) Dunn, Matthew (Sarah) Crise, grandchildren, Abigail (Stephen) Weimann, Austin Dunn, Tyler Price, Kyle Price, Evelyn Price, great grandchildren, Leon and Jude Weimann, brother, Charles (Helen) Crise, and sister, Janna (John) Phelan.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and brother, Gayle Crise.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the American Heart Association or Ames Animal Shelter.
Online condolences may be directed to: www.grandonfuneralandcremationcare.com
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"I remember serving as Karda's pastor in Mitchellville way back in the 70's. She and her kids became close friends. She will be missed. "
"I always remember going over and spending the weekend with them at the trailer. Matt, would always take me over to the mean lady's trailer. Always, had great times driving around and doing fun things. She was always so loving to all of us, and had the best laugh. Wish I could been in your life more. Love you, Tina"