Submitted by Lisa Lwason–
In memory of Rev. Carla Comiter, Senior Minister of Unity Spiritual Community in Citrus Heights.
The Reverend Carla Jo Comiter, beloved spiritual leader, made her transition on April 29, 2025, departing this earthly realm after several gracious years living with cancer. Born in Springfield, Illinois, on March 19, 1950, Carla was the daughter of Jackie Edward Keefner and Norma Corinne Niedbal Keefner Williams.
For many years, Carla built a successful career as a computer programmer. A profound calling led her to embark on a transformative midlife career change, and in 2000, she was ordained as a Unity Minister, a path that allowed her deep spirituality and passion for metaphysical exploration to flourish.
Rev. Carla served as the longtime and devoted minister of Unity Spiritual Community in Citrus Heights, California, where her insightful teachings and warm presence touched the lives of countless congregants. Described as a “paradigm-buster,” her life was a continuous quest for the answers to life’s “big questions”, leading her to explore a wide spectrum of knowledge, including Eastern thought, esoteric Christianity, quantum theory, extraterrestrial life, metaphysics, and Native American spirituality. She found a spiritual home in Unity, embracing its positive approach to living and its rich foundation of metaphysical thought.
Rev. Carla was particularly known for her willingness to embrace ideas that stretched the boundaries of New Thought. Active within the movement since 1989, she served in numerous capacities, including as a Minister, Licensed Unity Teacher, and Silent Unity prayer associate. She always asked her students to stretch their minds to discover new ways of looking at life, and to find opportunities for growth.
Carla’s life included many interests, which included roles as a community college professor, corporate trainer, project manager, independent software consultant, jewelry designer, and artist. She was active in the Citrus Heights Women’s Club, Sacramento Institute of Noetic Sciences, the National Council for Geocosmic Research, the Mutual UFO Network, and the Citrus Heights Water District Customer Advisory Committee.
Carla was predeceased by her parents and her brother Dirk. She is survived by her loving brothers, Rick and Kurt, as well as her former husband, Henry Comiter. Her vibrant spirit, her open heart, and her unwavering pursuit of truth will be deeply missed by her many friends and the countless individuals whose lives she enriched through her ministry and her boundless curiosity.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Friday, May 30, at 11 AM at the Citrus Heights Event Center, 6300 Fountain Square Drive, Citrus Heights. Donations in Carla’s memory may be sent to Unity Spiritual Community in Citrus Heights (unitycitrusheights.org) or to Snowline Hospice (snowlinehealth.org).
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