Obituary: Arloa Lee Carnahan
December 7, 1944 – October 1, 2024
Arloa Lee Carnahan, 79, passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 in Big Piney Wyoming. She was born December 7, 1944 to the late Dan and Doris Knott, the eldest of two children. She grew up on her family’s ranch on Trout Creek near Oak Creek, Colorado.
Arloa married Rupard Carnahan August 3, 1963 and together they had two sons, Tad and Brad. Arloa was a devoted mother and never missed a wrestling match of Tad or Brad’s and supported them through their involvement in 4-H. As her family expanded with grandchildren, she continued her unwavering presence in her family’s lives. She was a constant figure in the many livestock shows, athletic events, birthdays, and life events. She never missed an opportunity to be there for her family.
Throughout her life, Arloa was well known for her prolific quilting for which she earned many 1st prizes at the local county fair. She was a passionate supporter of 4-H, attending livestock shows and supporting youth through the junior livestock sale.
Arloa leaves to cherish her loving memory of her children Tad (Kim), and Brad. Her grandchildren Austin, Cole, Mackenzie (AJ), McKenna (Tristan), Tate, Kellum, and McKaul; and two great grandchildren Eliana and Caden. She was preceded in death by her parents Dan and Doris.
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