Carla Fahling, 78, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2004, in Sandpoint, Idaho.

Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, Nov. 22, 2004, at the First Baptist Church with Pastor Bill Knepper officiating.

Carla was born on Oct. 1, 1926, in Munich, Germany, to Johann and Lina Oberkofler. She grew up and attended schools in Garmisch, Germany, specializing in secretary and business schools. Carla went to work for the Red Cross as a translator where she met Raymond Howard Fahling who was stationed in Garmisch with the U.S. Army. The couple were later married in 1949.

Carla immigrated to California, and when Raymond returned from overseas the couple lived on many military bases. In 1968, Carla moved to Jackson Hole, WY where the mountains reminded her of home. She worked for Ski Corporation in their marketing department. In 1982 she moved to San Pedro, Calif., and went to work for Harborview House in their medical records department. In 1999 she retired and moved to Sandpoint.

Carla is a member of First Baptist Church and attended Precepts Bible Studies. She enjoyed garage sales, traveling, sewing, knitting, and reading. Living in Sandpoint is the happiest she had been in years. She loved the community and friends she made here.

She is survived by her two daughters, Anita (Mark) Aurit of Sandpoint and Mitzi (Mike) Vesecky of Sandpoint; a son, Brian (Suzie) Fahling of Tupelo, Miss.; and 10 grandchildren.

Lakeview Funeral Home in Sandpoint is handling the arrangements. Please visit Carla's memorial at www.lakeviewfuneral.com and sign her online guest book.