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Karen Hughes Obituary
HUGHES, Karen Lee
(Miller, Amos, Loeblien)
Karen was born April 25, 1942 in Provo, Utah and passed away July 6, 2009 in Spokane, WA, age 67. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Douglass Amos; children, Douglass and Deidra Amos-Loeblien of Sacramento, CA; parents, John and Irene Miller of Carmichael, CA; and husband, Robert Hughes of Spokane. She is survived by son, Darren Hughes of Spokane; sister, Kyle Maddox of Portland, OR; brother, Mark Miller of Loomis, CA; second husband, John Loeblien of Grants Pass, OR; stepsons, Rob and John Hughes of San Francisco, CA; stepdaughter, Cristine Hughes Forde of Spokane, WA; grandsons, Max and Matthew Limbeck of Spokane, WA; nephews, Dammian La Trace of Portland, OR and Carl Miller of Roseville, CA; along with many loving cousins. Karen was retired from Eastern Washington University in Cheney, WA. Remembrances can be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Cheney Funeral Chapel, Cheney, WA in charge of cremation.
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David Gallardo
July 5, 2024
My brother and I were besties with her sons John and Darren back in CV. John and I were close until they relocated to Spokane. Got to see them once, 40 years ago. Wow. John and Darren. If you read this. It's David G.
David A Gallardo
February 11, 2023
My belated condolences. Karen and my Mom Karen were close friends from Castro Valley. Her son Darren and stepson John were close as well. Sorry about your mom guys.
Allison Curry
July 13, 2009
I had the wonderful opportunity to work with Karen at EWU and considered her a true friend. I lost touch with her after she moved away from Cheney and wish I could of said goodbye. I will miss her greatly and she will always have a special place in my heart. Allison Curry
July 13, 2009
I had the wonderful opportunity to work with Karen at EWU and considered her a true friend. I lost touch with her after she moved away from Cheney and wish I could of said goodbye. I will miss her greatly and she will always have a special place in my heart. Allison Curry
July 12, 2009
As a family, we had spent many wonderful times with Karen, Bob and family. Those memories are special for all of us - thank-you Karen. Much love, The Mike Fulton Family
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