Karon Irene Jarrard

Karon Irene Jarrard – February 7, 1943 - April 26th, 2026 - San Diego, CA. Karon Jarrard, born Karon Kading, passed away at home after a brief but noble battle with cancer on Sunday April 26th, 2026. Karon was born in Iowa on February 7th, 1943, to Nina Conley and Raymond Kading, and was the 2nd oldest of 3 children. Karon moved to San Diego and spent most of her career working for San Diego Gas and Electric. After the passing of her first husband, Karon married Ted Jarrard in 1982. Karon then joined Ted in retirement in 1986 and they traveled throughout the country in a motor home, enjoying many adventures and visiting every national park. Karon and Ted frequently traveled the world together, visiting amazing locations across the globe.

Karon was a member of the Clairmont Emmanuel Baptist Church located in San Diego, California and a lifetime member of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), a non-profit volunteer women’s service organization. Over her 29-year association with the DAR, Karon served as Vice Regent, Chapter Regent, California State Regent, and Corresponding Secretary General. Karon was generous with both her time and her treasure, also volunteering for Daughters of 1812, Continental Society of Indian Wars, Southern Dames of America, Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War. On any given evening, Karon could be found knitting clothing for families in need, making a prayer shawl for a cancer patient, or putting together gift baskets for veterans. Karon was also an organized keeper of the genealogical record for both her and Ted’s side of the family, and a skilled life-writing mentor to many in the DAR.

Karon is survived by her beloved sister Cheryl, her nephews Raymond, Kevin (and wife Melinda), and Randy (and wife Kim), great nephew Chris and great niece Nicki, as well as her grandchildren through marriage Laura, Tammy, Rebekah, and Elisabeth, and great-grandchildren Noah, Joseph, Logan, Hannah, Ari, and Shafer.

Karon was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 40 years Ted Jarrard, along with her mother, father, and older sister. A memorial service will be held to honor her memory, and her ashes will be interred in a private service at Miramar National Cemetery. Contributions can be made to the San Diego RiteCare Childhood Language Center, sdritecare.org.