Darla Woods, 73, passed away at Touchmark at All Saints surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with cancer on Thursday, December 2, 2021.
Memorial Service will be at Heritage Funeral Home at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 7, 2021 with burial to follow at the South Dakota State Veteran's Cemetery. Family will be present for visitation on Monday, December 6, 2021, from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. at Heritage Funeral Home.
Darla Woods was born July 26, 1948, to Mr. and Mrs. Chester Lofswold at Sioux Valley in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. She attended grade school at Lyons and the one room school house N.W. of Hartford both of which are now long gone. From there it was on to Madison, Lake Central High School when the family purchased a farm nearby. After graduation as a proud Bulldog in 1965, she attended Saint John's School of Nursing at Huron, South Dakota and graduated June 1, 1969.
During her last year at Saint John's she joined the Army Nursing Corps and volunteered for duty in Vietnam. She served humbly with the 91st Evac. Hospital critical care unit. Upon returning, she remained on active duty for 10 years as a critical care nurse.
Darla graduated from Sonoma State University in June, 1980 with a B.S. in nursing.
While stationed in Hawaii, she met and married Lt. Col. Rick Ebert on April 15, 1989. They eventually moved to Colorado Springs, Colorado. Rick passed away suddenly in March of 2002.
Darla continued to serve until 1994 rising to the rank of Lt. Col. Her career also involved deployment to Iraq during Desert Storm with the 86th Evac. Commendations during her career include the Meritorious Service Medal, The Bronze Star, the Army Commendation Medal, and the Army Achievement Medal.
Life and love returned again when she married David Woods on May 22, 2004. They lived outside of Divide, Colorado. Tragically, David died suddenly on August 4, 2015. After David's death, she returned to her home state, South Dakota, as there are numerous family members in the state. She enjoyed having their company, camping, visiting and travelling until her death, December 2, 2021 after a battle with breast cancer.
She was preceded in death by her father, Chester Lofswold; mother, Ada Lofswold; and brother-in-law, Les Anderberg. She is survived by her sister, Avon from Florida; brothers, Larry from Idaho; Curtis (Cheryl), of Sioux Falls. Nieces Shannon (Dave), Crooks; Erin (Fred), Humboldt; Sonya (Steve), Boynton Beach, FL; and Anne, Springdale. Nephews Andy, Battle Creek, MI; Todd ,Ramona, and Ryan, Hawaii. Great nieces, Ashley and Adalee and a great nephew, Brayden. There are multiple cousins and in-laws throughout the states.
A special thank you to Joan, Patty, Betty and Carol who held her hands as she read the Bible as Darla drew her last breath.
In lieu of flowers, send donations to, Almost Home Canine Rescue, PO Box 90707, Sioux Falls, SD 57109; as Darla had several rescue animals in her life and loved them all.
- Heritage Funeral Home
Memorial Service will be at Heritage Funeral Home at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 7, 2021 with burial to follow at the South Dakota State Veteran's Cemetery. Family will be present for visitation on Monday, December 6, 2021, from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. at Heritage Funeral Home.
Darla Woods was born July 26, 1948, to Mr. and Mrs. Chester Lofswold at Sioux Valley in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. She attended grade school at Lyons and the one room school house N.W. of Hartford both of which are now long gone. From there it was on to Madison, Lake Central High School when the family purchased a farm nearby. After graduation as a proud Bulldog in 1965, she attended Saint John's School of Nursing at Huron, South Dakota and graduated June 1, 1969.
During her last year at Saint John's she joined the Army Nursing Corps and volunteered for duty in Vietnam. She served humbly with the 91st Evac. Hospital critical care unit. Upon returning, she remained on active duty for 10 years as a critical care nurse.
Darla graduated from Sonoma State University in June, 1980 with a B.S. in nursing.
While stationed in Hawaii, she met and married Lt. Col. Rick Ebert on April 15, 1989. They eventually moved to Colorado Springs, Colorado. Rick passed away suddenly in March of 2002.
Darla continued to serve until 1994 rising to the rank of Lt. Col. Her career also involved deployment to Iraq during Desert Storm with the 86th Evac. Commendations during her career include the Meritorious Service Medal, The Bronze Star, the Army Commendation Medal, and the Army Achievement Medal.
Life and love returned again when she married David Woods on May 22, 2004. They lived outside of Divide, Colorado. Tragically, David died suddenly on August 4, 2015. After David's death, she returned to her home state, South Dakota, as there are numerous family members in the state. She enjoyed having their company, camping, visiting and travelling until her death, December 2, 2021 after a battle with breast cancer.
She was preceded in death by her father, Chester Lofswold; mother, Ada Lofswold; and brother-in-law, Les Anderberg. She is survived by her sister, Avon from Florida; brothers, Larry from Idaho; Curtis (Cheryl), of Sioux Falls. Nieces Shannon (Dave), Crooks; Erin (Fred), Humboldt; Sonya (Steve), Boynton Beach, FL; and Anne, Springdale. Nephews Andy, Battle Creek, MI; Todd ,Ramona, and Ryan, Hawaii. Great nieces, Ashley and Adalee and a great nephew, Brayden. There are multiple cousins and in-laws throughout the states.
A special thank you to Joan, Patty, Betty and Carol who held her hands as she read the Bible as Darla drew her last breath.
In lieu of flowers, send donations to, Almost Home Canine Rescue, PO Box 90707, Sioux Falls, SD 57109; as Darla had several rescue animals in her life and loved them all.
- Heritage Funeral Home
Darla Woods, 73, passed away at Touchmark at All Saints surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with cancer on Thursday, December 2, 2021.
Memorial Service will be at Heritage Funeral Home at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 7, 2021 with burial to follow at the South Dakota State Veteran's Cemetery. Family will be present for visitation on Monday, December 6, 2021, from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. at Heritage Funeral Home.
Darla Woods was born July 26, 1948, to Mr. and Mrs. Chester Lofswold at Sioux Valley in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. She attended grade school at Lyons and the one room school house N.W. of Hartford both of which are now long gone. From there it was on to Madison, Lake Central High School when the family purchased a farm nearby. After graduation as a proud Bulldog in 1965, she attended Saint John's School of Nursing at Huron, South Dakota and graduated June 1, 1969.
During her last year at Saint John's she joined the Army Nursing Corps and volunteered for duty in Vietnam. She served humbly with the 91st Evac. Hospital critical care unit. Upon returning, she remained on active duty for 10 years as a critical care nurse.
Darla graduated from Sonoma State University in June, 1980 with a B.S. in nursing.
While stationed in Hawaii, she met and married Lt. Col. Rick Ebert on April 15, 1989. They eventually moved to Colorado Springs, Colorado. Rick passed away suddenly in March of 2002.
Darla continued to serve until 1994 rising to the rank of Lt. Col. Her career also involved deployment to Iraq during Desert Storm with the 86th Evac. Commendations during her career include the Meritorious Service Medal, The Bronze Star, the Army Commendation Medal, and the Army Achievement Medal.
Life and love returned again when she married David Woods on May 22, 2004. They lived outside of Divide, Colorado. Tragically, David died suddenly on August 4, 2015. After David's death, she returned to her home state, South Dakota, as there are numerous family members in the state. She enjoyed having their company, camping, visiting and travelling until her death, December 2, 2021 after a battle with breast cancer.
She was preceded in death by her father, Chester Lofswold; mother, Ada Lofswold; and brother-in-law, Les Anderberg. She is survived by her sister, Avon from Florida; brothers, Larry from Idaho; Curtis (Cheryl), of Sioux Falls. Nieces Shannon (Dave), Crooks; Erin (Fred), Humboldt; Sonya (Steve), Boynton Beach, FL; and Anne, Springdale. Nephews Andy, Battle Creek, MI; Todd ,Ramona, and Ryan, Hawaii. Great nieces, Ashley and Adalee and a great nephew, Brayden. There are multiple cousins and in-laws throughout the states.
A special thank you to Joan, Patty, Betty and Carol who held her hands as she read the Bible as Darla drew her last breath.
In lieu of flowers, send donations to, Almost Home Canine Rescue, PO Box 90707, Sioux Falls, SD 57109; as Darla had several rescue animals in her life and loved them all.
- Heritage Funeral Home
Memorial Service will be at Heritage Funeral Home at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 7, 2021 with burial to follow at the South Dakota State Veteran's Cemetery. Family will be present for visitation on Monday, December 6, 2021, from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. at Heritage Funeral Home.
Darla Woods was born July 26, 1948, to Mr. and Mrs. Chester Lofswold at Sioux Valley in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. She attended grade school at Lyons and the one room school house N.W. of Hartford both of which are now long gone. From there it was on to Madison, Lake Central High School when the family purchased a farm nearby. After graduation as a proud Bulldog in 1965, she attended Saint John's School of Nursing at Huron, South Dakota and graduated June 1, 1969.
During her last year at Saint John's she joined the Army Nursing Corps and volunteered for duty in Vietnam. She served humbly with the 91st Evac. Hospital critical care unit. Upon returning, she remained on active duty for 10 years as a critical care nurse.
Darla graduated from Sonoma State University in June, 1980 with a B.S. in nursing.
While stationed in Hawaii, she met and married Lt. Col. Rick Ebert on April 15, 1989. They eventually moved to Colorado Springs, Colorado. Rick passed away suddenly in March of 2002.
Darla continued to serve until 1994 rising to the rank of Lt. Col. Her career also involved deployment to Iraq during Desert Storm with the 86th Evac. Commendations during her career include the Meritorious Service Medal, The Bronze Star, the Army Commendation Medal, and the Army Achievement Medal.
Life and love returned again when she married David Woods on May 22, 2004. They lived outside of Divide, Colorado. Tragically, David died suddenly on August 4, 2015. After David's death, she returned to her home state, South Dakota, as there are numerous family members in the state. She enjoyed having their company, camping, visiting and travelling until her death, December 2, 2021 after a battle with breast cancer.
She was preceded in death by her father, Chester Lofswold; mother, Ada Lofswold; and brother-in-law, Les Anderberg. She is survived by her sister, Avon from Florida; brothers, Larry from Idaho; Curtis (Cheryl), of Sioux Falls. Nieces Shannon (Dave), Crooks; Erin (Fred), Humboldt; Sonya (Steve), Boynton Beach, FL; and Anne, Springdale. Nephews Andy, Battle Creek, MI; Todd ,Ramona, and Ryan, Hawaii. Great nieces, Ashley and Adalee and a great nephew, Brayden. There are multiple cousins and in-laws throughout the states.
A special thank you to Joan, Patty, Betty and Carol who held her hands as she read the Bible as Darla drew her last breath.
In lieu of flowers, send donations to, Almost Home Canine Rescue, PO Box 90707, Sioux Falls, SD 57109; as Darla had several rescue animals in her life and loved them all.
- Heritage Funeral Home
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