Karla Joy Marcella Nielsen West Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Karla Joy Marcella Nielsen West (Whitefish, Montana), whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on November 30, 2024 at the age of 76. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Niels Peter "Pete" Nielsen and Vita Marcella Nielsen (Hansen); her siblings, Marie, Mark, Paul and Patty; her former husband John Goodrich; and her siblings, Beatrice, Howard, Gloria, Jane and Jimmy.
She is survived by: her spouse Chris Schatte; her daughters, Kelly Haverlandt (Dennis) of Whitefish, Kimberly Durham (Tom) of Missoula, Erica Schatte (Brad) of Kalispell and Jill Lautaret (David) of Whitefish; her grandchildren, Jimmy Millard (Nina), Ashley Millard (Kit), Shane Coburn, Courtney Coburn (Wolfgang), Amber Coburn, June Lautaret and Harlan Lautaret; and her great grandchildren, Atticus, Penelope-Rae and Silas. She is also survived by her family, friends.
Viewing was held on Wednesday, December 4th 2024 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Columbia Mortuary (1010 4th Ave W, Columbia Falls, MT 59912). A rosary was held on Thursday, December 5th 2024 at 2:00 PM at the same location. A memorial service was held on Thursday, December 5th 2024 at 2:30 PM at the same location. A funeral Mass was held on Saturday, December 7th 2024 at 11:00 AM at the St. Joseph's Catholic Church. A burial was held on Saturday, December 7th 2024 at the Emmaus Cemetery.