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Karen Getty Obituary

Karen Getty, 68, passed away on April 2, 2014 in Houston Texas. She was a graduate of Allegheny College and received her Phd from the University of Texas. She was active in political causes, enjoyed playing Bridge, was an avid Football fan and supported numerous charities.
She will be sadly missed by family, friends and pets. A funeral service will be held at Christ The King Lutheran Church located at 2353 Rice Blvd, Houston, TX on Friday, April 11, 2014 at 1:00 p .m. Internment to follow at Glenwood Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers she desired donations be made to the Houston Humane Society, P.O. Box 450528, Houston, TX 77245.

Published by Houston Chronicle on Apr. 9, 2014.
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I am so saddened to have recently learned of Ms. Getty's passing. She was my TA for a couple of Spanish courses at UT Austin in the late '60s, and I rate her as one of my favorite instructors during that time. Her cheeriness, sense of humor, professionalism, and devotion to her students was evident from the first day of class to the end of the semester. That was long ago, but I am sure that she touched many other lives in similar ways.

Chuck Hamilton

Student

December 12, 2016

Karen was always so kind and gentle working together at V&E. Her "Mona Lisa" smile will be missed. RIP Miss Getty...

Susie Hart

April 10, 2014

Dave,
my deepest sympathies to you on your loss of a dear friend. I know Karen will be missed by many.

Jackie Hinz

April 9, 2014

Karen was a wonderful person. I'll never forget the many nights we worked overnight at Vinson & Elkins. I am so shocked at her passed. Rest in peace.

DeBra Edwards

April 9, 2014

I was saddened to learn of Karen's passing. She was a beautiful person inside and out. I will always have fond, kind and lovingly memories of her even working on one of Sidney McClendon's all nighters. Rest in peace.

Gwen Kincaid

April 9, 2014

I am guessing that the cute dog in the picture is your beloved Tequila. I will never forget how heartbroken you were to lose him. Hope he met you at the bridge. You will be missed.

Debbie Russell

April 9, 2014

What a shock this is! Gone too soon. I remember Karen from Vinson & Elkins, having worked in Rush Record's section where she was a paralegal. Rest in Peace, Karen.

Stephanie Harris

April 9, 2014

Karen: I will cherish your memory as a loyal and steady friend who never forgot a single Groundhog Day.

Yvonne Onak

April 8, 2014

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