Karla E. Crowley, 83, of Sweet Home passed away Thursday March 22, 2012. She was born in Bremerhaven, Germany to Karl Herman and Anna Auguste (Ohne-Berus) Wohvert.

She moved to the United States in 1956 to settle in Port Hueneme, California. She came to Sweet Home in 1974.

Karla was a volunteer for Safe Haven Humane Society for 25 years. She loved animals, horseback riding, bird watching and reading. She was an accomplished photographer and had her own dark room.

She is survived by: her grandson, Sean (and his wife Shara) Crowley of Sweet Home; and great grandchild, Hayden.

Karla was preceded in death by her husband, Fred, and her son, Frank.

No services are planned at this time.

Arrangements are under the direction of Sweet Home Funeral Chapel.