Darla Jo Wester, 68, of Meriden passed away unexpectedly at her home on Friday, Sept. 19, 2025.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, Sept. 24, at Meriden Evangelical Free Church. Burial was in Liberty Township Cemetery at rural Meriden. Online condolences may be left at www.boothbyfuneral.com.
Darla was born on Nov. 10, 1956, to Darwin and Joyce (Runnings) Fredrickson at Cherokee. She attended Meriden-Cleghorn High School, graduating in 1975. She was united in marriage on Aug. 22, 1975, to Loren Wester. Together they had two children, Lara and Ward. Over the years, Darla wore many hats but her #1 job was always being a mom and grandma.
She was a member of Meriden Evangelical Free Church.
While in Florida, Darla loved spending time at the beach collecting seashells. In Iowa she enjoyed her home in the woods observing the wildlife. She kept an eye out for special gifts for loved ones and friends whenever she shopped, and spent countless hours in her gift wrapping room. She was known for sending handwritten letters, notes and cards to all of her friends.
She was preceded in death by her father Darwin Fredrickson; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Elsie and Roy Wester.
Darla will lovingly be remembered by her husband of 50 years, Loren Wester of Meriden; daughter Lara and David Jimerson of Leland, N.C.; son Ward and Sarah Wester of Nevada; two grandchildren, Farren and Coen Wester of Nevada; mother Joyce Fredrickson of Okoboji; brother Ward and Barb Fredrickson of Bismarck, N.D.
