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Karen REED Obituary

Age 70, of Forest Lake Died Tuesday, January 22, 2013 While surrounded by her family. She is preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Edna Bonderson; son, Barry. She will be deeply missed by her devoted husband of 49 years, Tom; daughters, Joey (Mark) Strong, Stephanie (Adam) Wood, Brenda (Jeff) Kari; daughter-in-law, Peggy Reed; grandchildren, Berkeley, Max, Sam, Tommy, Kennedy Jo; siblings, many relatives and friends. Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 26, 2013 at Linwood Covenant Church, 6565 Viking Blvd NE, Wyoming. A gathering of family and friends will be held from 5:00-8:00 p.m., Friday at Mattson Funeral Home, 343 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake; continuing one hour prior to the service at the church. www.mattsonfuneralhome.com


Published by Pioneer Press on Jan. 24, 2013.
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Tom,
Patti and I are so sad. We are praying and wish only the best for you and your family. Karen is a very special person and will be missed by many. We are thinking of you.
Dave and Patti Percival

January 29, 2013

Tom & girls: We are so saddened & shocked to hear of Karens passing. We are also sorry that we could not be there to personally express our condolences as we are on vacation in Florida. It just seems surreal to think she s gone. We have always enjoyed her lovely spirit & genuinely kind personality. Our thoughts and prayers for comfort are with you all. She is with her Lord & we will see her again---the hope of our Christianity. Hugs to you Tom. Cordell& Lorraine

January 26, 2013

Karen was such a lovely person. I am so blessed to have worked with her for so many years. She will be missed so much. I think she brightened the day of everyone she encountered.
Patrick Growe

January 26, 2013

Karen was a ray of sunshine. She will be missed by all the people at Edward Jones that had the honor of meeting her.
Cheryl and everyone at Edward Jones, Region 185

January 25, 2013

Sincere condolences to the Reed Family. I had the pleasure to work with Karen at WLKX radio in Forest Lake. A wonderful/caring person. Your loss is heavens gain. Rest in Peace.

Lyle Nelson

January 24, 2013

To you Tom and family--We offer our deepest sympathy. She will be missed, she was always so upbeat whenever a person met her.
Sincere sympathy,
Wil and Judy Tamminen

January 24, 2013

I still think of Karen as a senior at Taylors Falls High School. She was so friendly and fun. She still was that way at our 50 year reunion. She will be greatly missed. Love to all her friends and family! What a gift it has been to know her.

Judy Hartman

January 24, 2013

Karen was an absolute Ray of sunshine and such a lovely smile she always had for everyone. I feel honored to have known her. My love to all the Reeds

Jean Strong

January 24, 2013

Tom and Family..our most sincere
sympathy to all of you on the passing
of your beautiful beloved Karen. May
the Lord give Karen eternal joy and
to her loved ones peace of mind
knowing this. We will remember Karen
as the vivacious friendly gal that
she was.

Dick and Marge Jungwirth

January 24, 2013

Karen was such a beautiful lady, she will be missed

January 23, 2013

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