Darla Goulette 05/21/2026 – Bakken Younger Funeral House

May 2^nd, 1960- May 21^st, 2026

Darla Jayne (Ducklow) Goulette handed away after a hard-fought battle towards glioblastoma. She handed away at house along with her household beside her on May 21^st.

Darla was born to Ralph and Joan (Ingli) Ducklow in Hudson, Wisconsin.  She was a lifelong resident of River falls

On October 22^nd, 1983 she married her highschool sweetheart Tom. Their first date was on Tom’s birthday in 1977. They lived two blocks aside whereas rising up however by no means met till highschool. They went on to start out a household. A daughter Stacia and son Nathan.

Darla held many supervisor/administration positions in retail. Her most passionate endeavor was owing two Curves for Women Fitness Centers for 11 years. She had a level in Kinesiology. She was licensed in weight reduction, vitamin, health and habits modification. Darla was additionally a licensed Zumba teacher. She beloved to bop and assist ladies obtain well being objectives and existence. After her retirement in 2014 from Curves, she determined to start out a small in-home cleansing enterprise.

Darla loved cooking and making sufficient meals to feed an Army. She beloved sending house leftovers. Darla made all holidays crammed with meals and enjoyable. She and Tom beloved to entertain. Darla loved taking a recipe and placing her personal spin on it. She may sit for hours studying cookbooks. Darla was particularly passionate and shined with all her chili recipes.

She loved each flower and vegetable gardening.  Her yard and countless flowerbeds overflowed with lovely flowers all stored in pristine situation. She by no means handed up the chance to purchase a brand new distinctive plant. When her beds had been full, she would open them up for all to come back take part of her backyard to make their very own.

Darla’s different hobbies included: house adorning, strolling, watching the Green Bay Packers, knitting, cross stitching, bowling, swimming, and watching house enchancment exhibits. She was the queen of canning salsa and dill pickles; all constructed from contemporary components from her gardens. Nothing was extra pleasing to Darla then working within the soil and getting her fingers soiled.

She and Tom loved elevating koi and goldfish. Their yard crammed with ponds for all to take pleasure in. Each fish particular and cherished by Darla. Her love for all animals was robust through out her lifetime.

Traveling was essential to her. She loved the warmth and humidity of Florida, and Saint Thomas U.S. Virgin Islands. She beloved the ocean and exquisite seashores. Her and Tom loved nothing greater than to spend hours on the gorgeous seashores of Boca Grande, Sanibel and Captiva in Florida. These had been holidays of leisure, her true “fun” place was Nashville, Tennessee. Darla couldn’t resist pair of cowboy boots and a few dancing.

Darla is survived by her husband Tom Goulette. Daughter, Stacia (Layne) Hetrick and son, Nathan Goulette. Her fur infants Lenny, Tucker, Alice, and Oakley. Along with many extra loving aunts, uncles, cousins, siblings, nieces, nephews and particular mates.

She was proceeded in loss of life by her dad and mom Joan and Ralph Ducklow. Along with many extra cherished family members.

Per Darla’s needs, no service is deliberate