On the morning of October 19, 2023, Karla Mae Rawson, 58, passed peacefully in her sleep at her home in Helena, MT. Karla was born in Dillon, MT on December 25, 1964, to Joseph (Leo) and Dorothy Rawson. Karla was the youngest of four children.
Karla graduated from Beaverhead County High School in 1983. She was a member of the FHA and won many trophies for badminton during her school years. Karla continued her schooling with a cosmetology license and worked as a beautician, then shifted to caregiving in which she continued through various positions the rest of her life as a CNA, Ward Clerk, Direct Support Professional, and more between Clancy and Helena, MT.
Karla loved funny quotes, wolves, and Native American décor, all of which decorated her home. She enjoyed crosswords, puzzles, cooking, and spending time with her grandchildren.
Karla is survived by her parents, Joseph (Leo) and Dorothy Rawson of Dillon; Daughters Meagen (Cory) Walker of Helena and Michelle (Ken) McDonald of Whitehall; Brothers Adrian Rawson of Polaris and Gayle (Terry) Rawson of Dillon; Sister Grayce Rawson of Dillon; grandchildren Brooke, Urijah, Ashlyn, and Shyann Walker, and Aleena and Logan McDonald; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
A service for friends and family will be held at the Beaverhead County Search and Rescue in Dillon, MT, November 5th at 1 pm. Karla spent her last 5 years taking care of the disabled at West Mont in Helena, MT. Donations in her honor can be made to this non-profit organization.
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
1:00 p.m.
Sunday November 5, 2023
Beaverhead County Search and Rescue
1000 MT-41
Dillon, Montana 59725
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
1:00 p.m.
Sunday November 5, 2023
Beaverhead County Search and Rescue
1000 MT-41
Dillon, Montana 59725
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Shawn Popp says
I will miss you.May you fly high and rest with the Angel s.Have a lot of good memories that I will always remember ❤️ Love and miss you always Shawn Popp
Tara Kelleher says
Rest peacefully Karla you’ll be forever in my thoughts love you Tara Kelleher
Terry W Bass says
I am so very sorry to hear of Karla’s passing. She was our neighbor for many years in the complex that I managed. My condolences to her family May she rest in peace
Marian Meyers says
Rest in the arms of Jesus my friend. Always loved working with you. We had some good times at Chile’s too. So fun to laugh with you and Barb. Memories of you are sweet, I appreciate your kindness and hard work with the residents at WestMont.
Pandora Krehbiel says
My deepest heartfelt sympathy to Karla’s family and friends. I will always remember her for great sense of humor, her kindness that she showed others, the fun family events at Cooney that Karla and Rose worked so hard on to ensure all the staff and their families had great time at. Karla had an infectious laugh and the most beautiful blue eyes that it was like looking into her soul. I will always be grateful to have known her. I hope she knew how many lives she touched and was loved by so many. RIP Karla. Love you, your friend Pandora.
Pandora Krehbiel says
My heartfelt condolences to Karla’s family and friends. I will always be grateful to have known Karla. Karla had an infectious laugh, the most beautiful soulful blue eyes. So many memories of fun times we had at Cooney. I remember how hard her and Rose worked on the Christmas, Easter & family bbq events to ensure a good time was had by all. She had touch the lives of many people by the love she showered others with. Rest in peace.
Pandora Krehbiel says
Sending my heartfelt condolences to Karla’s family and friends. I was blessed to have worked with her at Cooney. Karla had an great sense of humor and a infectious smile. She had those Elizabeth Taylor blue eyes that could see your soul. Karla and Rose would do family events for the Cooney employees such as Christmas with Santa 🎅, Easter egg hunt and summer bbq’s. Karla touched so many people lives for the better. I hope she knew how much she was loved by others. May you dance in heaven and rest in peace. Pandora
Dana says
I’m so sorry to hear that Karla passed away, my condolences to her friends and family.