Karen Elizabeth Hersh

Karen Elizabeth Hersh

Karen passed away on May 26, 2012. She was born June 29, 1935 in Seattle Washington, to Grace Ryan and Clarence Paul Cornwell. She grew up in the city of Seattle and on Camano Island, where she surrounded herself with nature, horseback riding, berry picking, clam digging, beachcombing, and sharing stories around the campfire. She graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1953. Karen married Ronald Hersh in 1954 and together they raised 3 children. She welcomed all children into her life and was active in the PTA, Campfire girls and Boy Scouts. Karen hosted holidays for family and friends, providing, wonderful food, love and laughter. She always let people know, in her own unique way, that they were loved. She also enjoyed several years of work in travel, real estate, and worked for family owned Surftech Finishes. Karen was a silent philanthropist, contributing to any and every charity she could manage. She will be greatly missed by her children, grandchildren, countless friends and relatives, and by all of those who benefited from her wisdom and personal acts of kindness. Her strength and generosity will never be forgotten. Karen was absolutely beautiful inside and out.

"The greatest happiness of life is the conviction that we are loved-loved for ourselves, or rather in spite of ourselves."-Victor Hugo Karen was preceded in death by her husband Ronald Hersh. She leaves behind children Sheryl Deely (John), Jeffery Hersh and Susan Moore, her grandchildren J. James Deely, Daisy Deely, Addison Hersh and Ashley Moore. There will be no services. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to your favored charity.