Carla R. Foltz, 79, of Hastings, died May 5, 2015, at Pennock Hospital, following a lengthy illness.
Carla was born October 23, 1935, in Nashville Michigan, the daughter of Dana and Hazel (McIntire) Dean. She was raised in Vermontville and graduated from Vermontville High School in 1953.
Carla lived from many years with her daughter Kim in Florida and was known affectionately by her grandchildren as "Grandma Florida." Of all the places she lived, she remembered most fondly her time spent in Destin, FL. Carla enjoyed crossword puzzles and in her later years, Skyping with her loved ones. Most of all, she was proud of her grandchildren, as they grew into caring , successful adults.
Carla worked for many years at Flexfab, where she played matchmaker to her daughter and future son-in-law. She retired in 2000 from Marsh & Mclellan, of Orlando.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Dana and Hazel (McIntire) Dean, beloved sister Sharon, brother Gaylord, son Bradley and former husband Stan.
Carla is survived by son David (Diane Powers Dirette) Foltz, daughters, Kim Zastrow and Tammy (Chuck) Pennington, and daughter-in-law Louise Foltz, as well as grandchildren, Jennifer Phillips, Damon (Charity) Corneliussen, Clay (Faith) Foltz, Derek (Erin) Foltz, Deanna Zastrow, and Emma Pennington. Also surviving are her great-grandchildren Kirstain, Drew, Madison, Eli, Destiny, and Lenna.
A Memorial Reception will be held Saturday, May 9, from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at the Commission on Aging, 320 West Woodlawn Avenue in Hastings.
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate contributions to the Barry County Commission on Aging or Barry Community Hospice.