BARABOO, Wis. — Krista Lynn Halverson, formerly of Poulsbo, died Dec. 29 after a three-year battle with cancer. She was 46.

Krista was born Aug. 14, 1967 in Santa Cruz, Calif., to Glenn and Georgia (Berry) Yarger. She moved to  Poulsbo in 1978 and attended North Kitsap High School. Krista married her husband of 28 years, Robert “Bob” Halverson in 1985. Krista lived in Washington state, Minnesota, Florida, and Baraboo, Wis. She worked for the Baraboo School District for the past six years.

Krista was preceded in death by her parents.

Krista is survived by her husband; sons Bud, Boaz and Brody, who were the joys of her life; brothers Pat Lively of Lopez Island and Michael Kephart of Houtzdale, Pa.; sister, Lori Owens; and aunt, Sadora Yarger of St. Augustine, Fla. She is further survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family and friends.

Krista loved to laugh and continued to have a positive attitude throughout her battle. The family would like to thank the community of Baraboo and the Baraboo School District for their loving support for Krista and her family.

— Roseberry’s Funeral Home (www.roseberrys.com)