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Karma MacKay Obituary

Karma Jean Allred MacKay
1936-2013
Karma Jean Christensen Allred MacKay, 76, Sandy, UT, died Wednesday January 30, 2013 in Salt Lake City, UT from complications due to a stroke. She was born on July 18, 1936 in Mayfield, UT to Clinton H. Christensen and Alice Whitlock. On October 7, 1955, Karma married her high school sweetheart, Glen Andrew Allred in the Manti, UT LDS Temple. Karma was Valedictorian at the LDS Business College in Salt Lake City, UT where she completed the Secretarial Science Degree. Karma worked for Jensen's Department Store, was a secretary for South Sanpete School District, and Carlisle Manufacturing Plant, worked as a Legal Secretary for the Sanpete County Attorney, and transcribed dictation for the District Court Reporter. She worked 36 years for the USDA/FmHA in Manti. She served in many community, civic, and educational endeavors and enjoyed attending all kinds of sporting events and traveling with Glen. Karma was an active member of the LDS church throughout her life serving in many capacities, including the Mormon Miracle Pageant Treasurer for 14 years. Her beloved husband Glen passed away on August 20, 1990. She married Keith P. MacKay, from Sandy, UT, on December 6, 1997. Karma and Keith served a mission for the LDS church for the construction and building of the Nauvoo, IL LDS Temple where Karma served as the Temple Project Office Manager. Karma and Keith enjoyed traveling and did so extensively.
She is survived by her husband Keith P. MacKay and their cherished dog Katie, son Steve Allred (Sydney), daughter Kathy Haslam (Lew), grandchildren, Zachary Allred, Quinn Allred (Sarah), AnnMarie Allred, Christopher Haslam (Kimberly), and Alicia Nielson (Matthew), three great-grandchildren with a fourth on the way and her brother and sister-in-law Blaine and Dellene Allred. She is preceded in death by her husband Glen, brother Que Christensen, sister-in-law Elma Christensen, and her parents.
Funeral Services will be Saturday, February 2, 2013, 10 am at the Lone Hollow Ward, 2195 E Pepperwood Drive, Sandy, UT. Friends may call Friday, February 1, 2013, 6-8 pm at the Larkin Sunset Gardens, 1950 E 10600 S, Sandy, UT and Saturday morning one hour prior to funeral services at the church. Friends may call in Manti, UT Saturday February 2, 2013, 3 pm at the Manti Tabernacle followed by a short service at 4 pm. Interment to follow at the Manti City Cemetery. The family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to the wonderful employees that cared for Karma at IMC and CareSource Hospice Center. In lieu of flowers please donate to the LDS Temple Patron Assistance Fund. Online condolences at www.larkinmortuary.com.

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Published by The Salt Lake Tribune from Jan. 31 to Feb. 1, 2013.

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Brent Long

February 6, 2013

Steve,
I know that Mamas are very special to their Sons. I am very sorry for your loss. You have been a good friend and mentor at the FRB. Best Wishes to you and your family.

Roy and Eldora (Venema) Gibson

February 1, 2013

May the Lord's give you peace and understanding in your time of sorrow. Our prayers are with you.

Natalie Lewis

February 1, 2013

Dear Kathy & Steve - So sorry to hear about your Mom. Karma was a special lady and always made everyone else feel special too. I never had a phone conversation with her that she didn't end by saying she loved me. What a choice person she was and you both were so blessed to have her as a Mom.

February 1, 2013

Karma was the kindest, most caring person. It was a joy to work with her. We missed her when she retired. Sorry for your loss.

Jeff & Cathy Jensen

February 1, 2013

Steve and Kathy, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. Many charished thoughts have gone thru my mind last night and this morning of your family as we grew up in Manti. Your parents were a positive influence on my life.

January 31, 2013

Dear Keith, Steve, Kathy & Families, So sorry to hear about Karma. Our condolences to all of you. We always enjoyed our visits with you when you would stop by our restaurant in Manti. Ernie "Gus" & LuDon Augustus

Arnold and Kathleen Hamilton

January 31, 2013

Uncle Keith, So sorry to hear about your loss. I'm glad I had the chance to visit with you both a few weeks ago. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and both of your families at this time of sadness. May God be with you.

January 31, 2013

Kathy and Lew,
So sorry to hear about your Mom. We miss you guys, 14th East isn't the same.
Sean and Candy Dolan

January 31, 2013

We send our condolences to your family. What a great and gracious lady. Glen and Karma was so kind and loving to us. She will be greatly missed. We were always included in your family, and we very much appreciated our association with them.
We will be out of town, but want to wish you the best and know of our love for each of you. What a wonderful reunion.
Mark, Mary, Kris Marie and Valorie Anderson Manti, UT

Kathryn MacKay Jones

January 31, 2013

Dear Keith, My condolences go to you and your family as well as brothers and sisters and families. May the Lord bless you at this difficult time. love, your cousin, Kathryn MacKay Jones

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