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Steven Close
February 18, 2024
I miss you.
Marisa
February 14, 2021
Dear Karen, you were full of life and love for your children. What I remember most about you, after all these years, is your beautiful smile. I'd love to talk to you in person and reminisce, but you left this world way too soon.
I envision you in a beautiful place now smiling big and looking down on your children and grandchildren.
Till we see each other again, keep smiling my friend.
Megan Jones
May 27, 2014
I love you with all my heart your the nicest person I have ever known. I am so glad you were my Nana!
I love you Mom!
Sheri Jones
May 27, 2014
I miss you Mommy! Your boulder Niche has been installed and it's beautiful! I hope you and your sweetheart can rest there eventually. I love you more than words can say, I miss you more every day! ~?~Until We Meet Again~?~
Victor Caliban
January 19, 2013
... missing you....
Sheri Jones
June 25, 2012
I love you!
Me and my Mommy! ~?~Until We Meet Again~?~
Sheri Jones
June 25, 2012
Mom as a little girl with her mom, Sister Evelyn and brother Albert
June 25, 2012
Mom and Aunt Verna
Sheri Jones
June 25, 2012
My mom back in the day!
Sheri Jones
June 14, 2012
Sheri Jones
June 14, 2012
Mom, I need you so bad! I need a mommy hug more than ever before! It hasn't gotten any easier since the first day.. in fact it's gotten a little harder! Mom... You were by best friend! I miss you! ~Until We Meet Again~
Sheri Jones
January 15, 2012
Mom, It's been almost 11 months... Instead of getting easier it's getting harder! I miss you so much, I just want to wake up from this horrible dream! I don't know how to live without you, I have no one to talk to anymore, you were my bestest friend! I miss talking to you everyday, I miss having you call me to tell me to look at the moon or sky... I miss having you laugh at me when I howl at the full moon... I miss your hugs.. I miss your smile.. I miss wanting you to stay longer when you'd come to visit and the feeling of never wanting you to leave! I miss you!!!
November 28, 2011
My dearest Friend; I was thinking of you today as Mark and I sat down to eat our Thanksgiving dinner. ( late as always ) and said to each other, how we missed your smiling face tell me you want green stuff on your plate, "hello you would say, an old lady needs green stuff on her plate". We miss you and are very Thanksful we had you in our lives.
Colleen Labaw
November 27, 2011
Karen, I was thinking of you, and thought I would try to find you, we grew up together on 34th Avenue in Oakland, California, im sorry I waited to long, God Bless you, Judy
Sheri Jones
October 23, 2011
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Valerie Ziemski
June 29, 2011
Karen! I was thinking of you again and thought I'd stop by to say hello and you are in my thoughts. I miss you so much, I still can't believe you are gone. You will always be special to me. I know you are watching all of us, and I'm sure you're having fun seeing all the crazy things we do. lol :)
The kids are getting so big and crazy, and every time we see those Necco candies, we think of you. :)
I will see you again one day, for sure. Until then...XOXO~! Valerie Z.
Sheri
June 28, 2011
Mom,
I haven't been this sick in a long time.. I don't know what to do! I need you so bad... Everyday still hurts as bad as the first! I don't know if right now I'm more emotional because I'm sick.. I don't know... All I know is I need you! I need to hear your voice, I need to feel your touch, I need my mommy! Why did you leave so soon... Why? I had just told you I was not ready to lose you and you went anyway! I love you mom! ~Until we meet again!
Sheri
June 15, 2011
It's a missing my Mommy kind of day!
~Until we meet again
Sheri Jones
May 19, 2011
Mom, who is going to call me in the morning and sing Happy Birthday in a crazy voice... Oh mom, I miss you!
May 18, 2011
Megan did amazing at her recitals. 1st and 2nd Place. You would be so proud!
May 11, 2011
Sheri Jones
May 11, 2011
Just thinking of you a lot today! I love you mom!
Gavin misses you....... He is walking- but isn't sure he likes grass on his feet yet..........
May 9, 2011
...
May 8, 2011
Steven Close
May 8, 2011
Today is Mothers Day... and without you-- it hurts.
I miss you Mom.
Sheri Jones
May 8, 2011
Sweet beautiful mommy!!!! Happy Mothers Day! I love you more than anything, it's a hard day but I'm trying to be strong for you! I'm wearing the hippie shirt you said "If you're my daughter, you have to have a hippie shirt." I love you mom!!!
~Until we meet again
Valerie Ziemski
May 6, 2011
Karen, I still can't believe you're gone...I posted a message after I first found out, but I guess it didn't post. :( I miss you, so I looked up your guestbook and obituary again.
You were like my second mom, and you know that. It was so hard to accept that you were gone. I broke down right in front of my daughter, who always wanted to meet you and was always grateful for the Necco candy and stuffed animals you would bring her. She was confused, but saddened as well by the news. Even though you never got a chance to meet my kids, they were appreciative of you and your love and affection towards them. Thank you so much for all you did, even though you didn't have to go out of your way to do what you did. You mean so much to me, and I will always be saddened that you have left me before saying bye. But I know you are in a better place now with your lost loved ones and you are watching us from above.
I have so many memories of us at Intel and throughout the different Convergys projects. I enjoyed talking about Tech N9ne with you (and sad that we never got to go to a concert together), and giving you flyers, sample cds, full cds, posters, whatever I had. It was so cute that you liked him so much, I will have him sign a poster for you when I see him again in June and tell him about you as well. :)
You are so kind hearted and so young hearted and I loved talking about everything with you. It's like you knew so much about me, and you knew without me even telling you. You will always be my second mommy and I will always cherish your memory in my heart. We had so much fun at work (with Cliff "Mauricio", lol) and the gang. Thank you for being so awesome, and I know I will see you again one day. The pain will always be there, but knowing you are not suffering now and you are happy is what matters most to us, we take safety in knowing we will one day be reunited. :)
I love you so much always. See you on the other side. :)
XOXOXO,
Valerie J. Ziemski
**P.S. If anyone can tell me where she is buried, I'd really like to go visit her sometime...any info would be greatly appreciated. Thank you and bless you all. **
April 25, 2011
Oh my beautiful Mommy, I just had to make it through my first holiday without you! Mom, that is the hardest thing I have ever done in my life! Mom, I'm trying so hard to be strong... I'm really trying! I need you so bad, Just one more time! I know, I'm rambling, that's what I'm good at! I have so many feelings right now... I'm scared, confused, angry, sad, lonely, depressed... there are so many feelings! You were my best friend, you were always there!You could make me absolutely crazy and annoy me like no other, but I always loved you!!!! I want you to just come make me crazy again... I want you to pester me about stupid little things... I want to hear about your day! I want to touch you so bad, I want to hear your voice! I keep calling your phone by mistake! I love you more than anything!
Sheri Jones
March 17, 2011
4 Weeks ago today I lost the most amazing woman I ever knew! The woman who gave me life, who taught me to walk and talk, the woman who was always there in good times and bad, the woman who never judged, the woman who made me the person I am today, The woman I laughed with and cried with, the woman who held me tight when I was scared and wiped my tears when I would cry, The woman who always seemed to have the answer when I was confused and didn't know which path to take, The woman who always seemed to ease my pain or brighten my day! I miss you mom, I miss you so bad!
March 2, 2011
Sneaking away to rodeos... Late night talks, having a shoulder to cry on and a soft hand to wipe my tears... Laughing so hard we couldn't catch our breath... The way you sang Happy Birthday... Your amazing laugh and unbelievable stories... How much you loved... How you were always there! I miss you more than I can ever express! Like you used to say "Until we meet again" I love you!
Kristie Moore
March 2, 2011
@~~~>~~~~
I love you Karen...
@~~~>~~~~
Very much...
@~~~>~~~~
=== It’s hard to take phones calls at work stilllllll...
Because=
** 1. You’re not physically here with me or even asking me questions..
** 2. When I think about our time together and the memories we have shared (even if it was at work), my eyes get all teary and my vision ends up blurry... I CANT SEE my computer screen.
* Seeing you everyday 8 hrs a day, to only remembering the good times and talks weve had. So many reasons why I love you. I could go on forever...
** 3. Our -talks-= You always told me I had a certain gift, a gift thst someone once gave to you and now its time to pass this on to someone else..You then told* me you wanted to give it to me.. (Whatever "it" is..)
If I accepted it.
If only you could have finished what you needed/wanted to tell me that night.. Frustrating Karen... :-P
** 4. Your funny and *~CRAZY ~* stories
** 5. Walking you out to your car at night.
** 6. I wish I could see your beautiful smile :-*
** 7. Instant messaging each other and quoting “Oldie songs” back and forth.
** 8. Our little laughs we’ve had at work all day... "PING"
** 9.You would ALWAYS walk by my chair and say "Hello Beautiful" and then I'd say "No Karen your the beautiful one.." and then you would give a lil giggle.. like you did something "sneeky) hhhhmmm..hhmmmmm
** 10. Yup.. I am definantly going to miss the way you laughed.
** 11. I’m going to really miss you yelling my name at work when you had questions or a secret to tell me in instant messaging and I didnt see it:
(karen)=…. “KRISTIE? “
(me)= “Hiiiii Karen”
(karen)= *PINNGG*
(me)= "Oh sorry..ok I'll read it."
** 12. Every time I think about you, reality hits. Your body and spirit took up space in this world and I am greatful I was able to be part of it with you.
No tears Karen says to me...
"Wait no tears? YEAH RIGHT!!!!
Your funny Karen."
March 1, 2011
Karen! Tech N9NE has a new CD coming out!! We used to talk about him all the time ha ha ha I was soo shocked when you told me that you go to all his shows at Salt Air. The memories we have make me smile. I miss you Karen.
Kristie Moore
February 27, 2011
Karen. Trey and I went to church today..Proud of me? :-) btw Those (?) were suppose to be hearts. Love ya Karen.
Suzie McIlrath
February 26, 2011
Your light happiness and enjoyment for life is with us all as you watch this world. We love you Karen.
Kathy Boswell
February 26, 2011
This is so unreal. I looked for you for over 20 years and FB brought us back together. We had so much fun in the 70's on Mangels. RIP my dear friend. Steve,Julie,Gina,Sheri my prayers for peace and love for you all. I will forever remember you mom,s wonderful smile. God Bless....Kathy Thompson Boswell
Suzie McIlrath
February 25, 2011
To a very special Lady - I truly do mean lady. We will never be forgotten but will always be remembered. You are upstairs watching up us now like those you have loved are with you watched over you until you arrived. We should always enjoy life like Karen did. Every single minute of every single day. WE love you truly.
Kristie Moore
February 25, 2011
? I LOVE YOU KAREN!! ?
@~~>~~~~
? To Karens family ? as well as ?Steven Close: ?
(Who made Karens Guest book Possible) =THANK YOU= for this wonderful website and you for allowing her loved ones/friends to add their memories and wishes of “our” dear Karen. Your family was lucky to have her close for so many years and to have the chance to be related to her.. I worked with Karen for couple of years even on other projects. I know it will keep Karen shimmering in love forever because of your love towards her..
? My son is 12, I have been a single mother 11 years now on my own, Karen loved my son so much even tho she has never met him in person, what a beautiful person she is and always will be.??
? Karen, I love you very much! You meant so much to me and I know your beautiful face is shinning down over your family* and friends and of course your “babies.) AKA ===== “They are my babies, I love my babies” ===== lol ??
? Karen, you’re a funny lady……(no doubt about that!).. lol.
Well, I wasn’t able to say goodbye to you in person and I wanted you to know how much I love you…How much your family and Friends love you. I always will no matter how far or close you are. I love you, I will miss you ALOT…
???? I can't stop saying how much I love you...“I love you”….????
==== It’s hard to take phones calls at work Karen, because===
?1. You’re not physically here talking to me!
?2. When I think about our time together (well we know) I CANT SEE my computer screen my eyes weld up and my desk gets wet from my tears. (I'll make it... It's just hard.. seeing you everyday 8 hrs a day to)….
?3. Our -talks- (you know what I mean and what about, You always told me I had the power. If only you could have finished what you needed to tell me that night)
?4. Your funny and *~CRAZY ~* stories
?5. Walking you out to your car at night.
?6. You’re not “physically” here... I need to see your beautiful smile :-*
?7. Instant messaging eachother and quoting “Oldie songs” back and forth.
?8. Our little laughs we’ve had at work all day, together
?9.You would ALWAYS walk by my chair and say "Hello Beautiful" and then I'd say "no Karen your the beautiful one.." and then you would laugh...(Almost like you did something "sneeky) hhhhmmm..hhmmmmm
?10. Yup.. I am definantly going to miss the way you laughed.
?11. I’m going to really miss you yelling my name at work when you had questions or a secret to tell me in instant messaging and I didnt see it:
(karen)=…. “KRISTIE? “
(me)= ……. “Hiiiii Karen =)”
(karen)=…… *PINNNNNNNNNGGGGG*(me)=..... oh sorry.. ok I'll read it.
? Every time I think about you, reality hits, then I realize it will be along time before I can see you again. My heart sinks and my throats closes up and tears pour out like a water fall after it rains.
No tears Karen says to me... wait no tears? YEAH RIGHT!!!!
?BEAUTIFUL =You were obviously loved by many. I miss you sooo much that I’m
====GONNA GET FIRED ==== from my tears Karen
? I have placed your “Get well” card that I made for you on your desk at work. (You would have loved it.. It’s a pop out rose and I had the whole team sign it.) I mailed it to you but the mail came back to me.. WHY? :-p
? You have such a sweet yet STRRRRONG strong spirit about you Karen. (Like as if you didn’t know that already Karen! :-P
? I am guessing no “Goodbye” is needed … Just for the fact alone:
“YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY HEART AND SOUL…”
(and your pictures alllll over my desk so then I don’t feel your energy absence!!)….
? I know your family/friends and this website (your family made for only YOU) will keep you shinning bright forever. With your sweet spirit, beautiful smile and memories we have all had the pleasure to share with you, I want you to know we/ I will NEVER forget you…… I know that you’re still very, very alive and didn’t exactly get the closure you thought you’d have… You told me many times and made it very obvious when working together that you saw the light in me....I tried…now it is up to them to listen…
"When I see your face, there's not a thing that I would change 'Cause you're amazing just the way you are. And when you smile, the whole world stops and stares for awhile
'Cause girl you're amazing just the way you are."
?Keep shining bright………… Love Kristie?
@~>~~~~?I LOVE YOU KAREN!?~~
February 25, 2011
Till we meet again, keep an eye out for me!!
I am sorry for your lost; Karen was truly loved by many.
February 24, 2011
You will be missed
Marybeth Monroe-Sloan
February 23, 2011
Karen, You were a wonderful person. A great mentor to many. I have so many great memories of you that bring a smile to my face. It is shame that not every one in this world got a chance to know you. You may have parted with us, but your spirit will ever live. We were truly blessed to have been able to call you a Friend. Love you always Karen.
Me and my kids. The little one is the one that was in my tummy and you told me it would be a girl.
Diana Lilly
February 23, 2011
Karen I will love and miss you always and forever! You will be in my thoughts. You have brought so much joy and happiness to alot of lives and I can only hope that I adopt some of that in my life. Thank you so much for your smile and for always being willing to give a comforting hug. I wish your family all the best, I know how it is to lose a parent and I hope they are doing ok. I LOVE YOU, Young lady!
Stacey Thompson
February 22, 2011
Karen, I miss working with you side by side on Capital One. You were so enthusiastic and fun to be around. It was fun to talk to you about the issues of the day and the things that were going on in our lives. You were a joy to know, and we will miss you!!! Till we meet again.
Marisa Lemm
February 22, 2011
I remember that smile very well, so many years ago.
To Karen and her children: I just cannot fully express how deeply sorry I am for this loss. Because I never expected her to be gone so soon, I neglected staying in touch with her. I put it off to "tomorrow" which never came. Let this be a lesson to all: tomorrow may never come, so take advantage of today and let people know you care. Good bye my friend and forgive my neglect.
Marisa Lemm
Krysten Pulham
February 22, 2011
Karen, I didn't know you well. But I knew everytime I saw you in the hall or waiting in the lunch line that I was looking at a friendly face. You never hesitated on smiling or saying hi. It was very obvious you were filled with joy and love.
We are all going to miss seeing your smile.
Pam Scott
February 22, 2011
To my special friend Karen, you're gone, but will never be forgotten. How much you have always been loved. You've made such an impression on all that have crossed your path in this world. I'll miss all of the fun times in Wendover. I'm truly sorry for your family, that they won't be able to spend any more time with you here. Someday, my lovely friend, we will meet again. I will always love you, and will cherish my memories of our times together through the years. Pam
Derby Night was one of her favorite times
Colleen Labaw
February 22, 2011
My son Zack with Karen 2008
Colleen Labaw
February 22, 2011
Kristie Moore
February 22, 2011
"To: Sheri, That was so beautiful"....
Allie G
February 22, 2011
Ms. Karen- How much I miss you, Its still hurts to think I will never see your beautiful smiling face, hear your laugh or have our daily talks again…..I will always remember our last talk, our last walk to your car after work, our last hug…...the last time you told me you loved me. I will never forget the advice you gave me, how you took me under your wing and became a second mom to me. I will always love you, miss you and never forget you!
I love you Ms. Karen
Allie-
Your Kids
February 22, 2011
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XeeMDGq1FMI
Mom your children love you!
Nevis Carmona
February 22, 2011
My sincere condolences to the family of Karen. You are all in my prayers I'm sorry I never got the chance to meet all of you but I feel like I already have karen talked about all of you all the time great stories she had she will be missed greatly.
Kare Bear, my. Heart is in sorrow and tears in my eyes I can't belive you are no longer here you will be missed dearly I know you are at peace now and along the side of your love as well as your family. I will always hold your friendship close to my heart you are such a special lady thank you for all the stories and advise you gave me but most of all thank you for just being you. If it wasn't for you I don't think I could have gotten through the death of my mother. Please tell her I said hi. May you ride off in the sunset with your love. Until we meet agian
Sheri
February 21, 2011
I just have to say, I have been reading all these wonderful things about my mother and it really makes me feel good.
My mother had 4 children, she was proud of us all and she use to tell us whenever she had us alone "I love you the most, you are my favorite" We came to realize she was doing this to all of us, but the really crazy thing is she really did "love us most" all of us, we were all her favorite, she could not ever pick one over the other and she was the same way with her 9 grandchildren and her amazing great grandson.
My mother was so filled with love for everyone! I never understood it, but now I do! It now makes total sense!
I miss you mom, I love you mom and it brings me peace knowing how many people loved you and how many people you were able to love! There will never be anyone else like you!
One more thing... thank you for giving me this wonderful family, none of us would be here without you!
Sheri
February 21, 2011
I just have to say, I have been reading all these wonderful things about my mother and it really makes me feel good.
My mother had 4 children, she was proud of us all and she use to tell us whenever she had us alone "I love you the most, you are my favorite" We came to realize she was doing this to all of us, but the really crazy thing is she really did "love us most" all of us, we were all her favorite, she could not ever pick one over the other and she was the same way with her 9 grandchildren and her amazing great grandson.
My mother was so filled with love for everyone! I never understood it, but now I do! It now makes total sense!
I miss you mom, I love you mom and it brings me peace knowing how many people loved you and how many people you were able to love! There will never be anyone else like you!
One more thing... thank you for giving me this wonderful family, none of us would be here without you!
Ride on Li Sister
February 21, 2011
February 21, 2011
Roger Earl
February 21, 2011
Karen I just love you! and I miss you!
February 21, 2011
Dearest Friend, Karen I just can not believe your gone. What a people person and a wonderful lady I had the privilege of working with Karen and Everyone knows what a wonderful, sweet spirit you are.I will miss spending lunch time with you and you are always smiling even if you are not feeling wel. our Prayers are with you.
She will always be remembered and loved by all who was lucky enough to have known her. God bless her family until they meet again. Gone but never forgotten..
Minaxi
OUR favorite color...
Kristie Moore
February 21, 2011
Your the beautiful one Karen!!!! *wink*wink* Hot momma..
Kristie Moore
February 21, 2011
Here is a picture of me because you loved my long hair. ;-*
Kristie Moore
February 21, 2011
I will always miss you Karen, I miss physically seeing your face.
Kristie Moore
February 21, 2011
Karen this picture is from our work,, I am going to keep it ok??! Too bad.. No u dont look horrible in this one..STOP IT. :-p I am keeping it anyway!
Kristie Moore
February 21, 2011
Anne U
February 21, 2011
I had the privileged of talking/getting to know Karen when I visited SLC. She was a great lady. I will take her advice and strive to do something nice for someone everyday!
Diane Schneider
February 21, 2011
What moves through us is a silence, a quiet sadness, a longing for one more day, one more word, one more touch, we may not understand why you left this earth so soon, or why you left before we were ready to say good-bye, but little by little, we begin to remember not just that you died, but that you lived. And that your life gave us memories too beautiful to forget.
February 21, 2011
You will be missed!
Matthew Nelson
February 21, 2011
I worked with Karen for the last 6 years. Karen had great stories to tell and always made me smile (even on the days that work totally sucked). Karen, you will be missed. Your talen, your humor, your friendship.
Cheryll Killian
February 21, 2011
Karen, my dear.... just when we girl's finally got back together in the same department again, you left us. We are so very sad that you are gone but you will never be forgotten. (How could we ever forget you?)
You will be with us every trip we take to Wendover and I promise you I will put more than thirty cents at a time in the slots.
To Karen's family....
I am very sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you as I wish you my condolences.
Cheryll K.
Lori Burnham
February 21, 2011
Karen, your Wendover buddies are going to miss you so much. You made going so much fun. I miss your calls to say you got home safely from work. Our chats just because we needed to talk.
I am saving your last voice mail to me forever. The one where you tell me you have been in an accident. I will have to pick you up from the hospital in the morning to take you to wendover for your birthday party. It was so you.
Perhaps they are not stars, but openings in Heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy. Author Unknown.
I will miss you! Lori
Colleen Labaw
February 21, 2011
My Dearest Friend, I will miss you more than you know, our Sat dinners at my house, all the family parties, and my children will miss you also. You are were you can watch over the boys and make sure they come home safe.
Thanks for all the laughter and tears we shared.
Love you always
Colleen Mark and family.
Jesicka Varian
February 21, 2011
Every time I go to Wendover, I will think of you. It was a Friday and I took the day off for my sisters birthday so we could go. I saw this little lady sitting at a machine that looked familiar to me. She even had the same cane. I knew that it had to be you so I walked over and said Karen what are you doing here!? Your response was "don't you tell anyone at work that you saw me here". I never told anyone that you were in Wendover when you should have been at work. We both laughed about it a lot. I still do to this day. You were a great lady. I loved working with you. You were so sweet and so much fun to be around. Gone too soon, yes. But never ever will you be forgotten. You will be greatly missed by so many.
Rest in Paradise Karen. .. See ya on the other side! <3
SammE Hoe
February 21, 2011
Dear Karen,
You will be greatly missed at work, I will miss your smile and your kindness that you gave everyday. You Filled apart of my day with your great smile and made me look forward to seeing them everyday. You will be missed
SammE Hoe, Convergys
February 21, 2011
We miss you, Karen.
J.M Santos
February 21, 2011
I was able to spend 5 days in the office in Salt Lake. One thing I noticed about the place is her very pleasant personality. She's like a cool mom to everyone in the team, she always have great jokes and is so kind to people (no matter if I'm brown). I hope you are at peace and happy now. It's time for you to make those from the other side smile. You will always be remembered.
Jesicka Varian
February 21, 2011
Whenever I go to Wendover I will think of you, Karen. The day I went out with my family for my sister's birthday you were also out there. You swore me to secrecy to never tell our team leader that I saw you because you were supposed to be at work. You were the sweetest lady and will be greatly missed by many. Gone too soon, but will never ever be forgotten. I will make sure to always play a machine with big 7's. Just like you told me. We miss you Karen and work won't be the same.
Charles L
February 21, 2011
Oh my god....I had no idea. I had the privilege of working with Karen and meeting one of the funniest ladies the world has ever had. Even after she transferred accounts, seeing Karen in the halls at work and talking to her were one of the highlights of my day. I can't believe she's gone. I am truly heartbroken that I'll never get to do so anymore. She was a GREAT lady! Best wishes to your family at this time.
Staci Gurr
February 21, 2011
Karen,
I loved your wacky stories. My absolute favorite is the one where you got up in the night sleep walking and had a bottle of wine and cheese with crackers. You found the stuff on the table in the morning and didn't even remember getting up in the night. What a giggle we had over that. Everyone knows what a wonderful, sweet spirit you are. Gone but never forgotten. I will have a glass of wine with cheese and crackers and think of you my friend.
Staci
Steven Close
February 20, 2011
I miss you Mom......
I want to call you, to talk to you like we always did......
I love you Mom.....
You will never be forgotten.
Sheri
February 20, 2011
I have your cd ready mom! I think you would be proud!
William
February 20, 2011
Nana,
I love you so much, my heart aches without you! I hope you are having a nice time with Jim, your mom, bo and all the others. I saved you a piece if cake!
amanda bylsma
February 20, 2011
Karen I just can not believe your gone. Justin and I will miss you. I am so glad you are with your love again. Love you...
Denise Bilyeu
February 20, 2011
To my cousins may the Lord be with you to ease your pain and bless the memories of Karen's name
February 20, 2011
What a people person and a wonderful lady. She will always be remembered and loved by all who was lucky enough to have known her. God bless her family until they meet again.
Steven Close
February 20, 2011
You were more than my mom.... you were my friend.
You were one of the most amazing people I have ever known. You always did your best to see things in a positive light, no matter how dark.
I was always proud you were my mother.
I still haven't accepted losing you..... I still have a few voice mails from you calling to say goodnight and telling me you loved me......and I will keep them forever....
I never doubted your love for me and it was one of the few solid and real jewels in my life.
I know you are happy now.... I know you aren't hurting anymore-- but I'm selfish........ I want to call and talk to my mom.
There is far too much that I want to say...... and so much that I am holding inside right now. So I have made this a permanent place that all of us who knew you and loved you can come here forever.
I will never forget you and I will miss you forever.
I Love You Mom. I will never forget you and I will miss you forever.
~your "DeeDaa Boy"
February 20, 2011
Karen you are such a ray of sunshine in so many of our lives and you will be missed dearly, We thought of you often and hoped your life's path had taken you to many splendid places, for you are a women who had so much to give to everyone you met, Because we are two that you gave so much from your heart too ! love you always, Keith and Cory
Sarah Guggenheim
February 20, 2011
Karen, I wanted to tell you one more time ~ Thank you. Thank you for being there for me, for making me talk, even when I didn't want to, and for always listening. You will always mean a lot to everyone who knew you, including me.
shaunie gilstrap
February 20, 2011
dear karen you always carried a ray of sunshine and abit of laughter when ever you walked in the room you will be miss by all that loved you.
rest in peace my friend, love you shaunie
Gail Christensen
February 20, 2011
Karen's family: My sincerest condolences to you. I am honored to have known your mom. What a great lady she was and always so full of life. She touched a lot of lives and will be greatly missed by all who knew her. I will remember you, Karen with smiles and laughter.
Sue Montoya
February 20, 2011
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Leanna Young
February 20, 2011
Karen and family, You were a grand lady and always full of life and fun. I will miss you greatly my friend. Prayers and love to you and yours. Your friend Leanna Young Convergys.
February 20, 2011
The light shined bright in every room Karen entered, with her love of life and kindness to all. She could bring a smile to your face during the most difficult and trying times. She will be missed by many. She is right in her own words, " no tears". As she has gone home to be with our Father, and those that proceeded her. She is in paradise today. My sympathy to her family, as this difficult time is with you. All of you will remain in my prayers.
February 20, 2011
i love you though you left to soon. i miss you so much. I saved you a piece of cake.
william
Tamara Olson
February 20, 2011
I am going to miss you terribly. You were a wonderful friend and I will always remember how even in my darkest times, you always made me feel better. We always had a great time. I know how much you missed your love and that is the only thing that makes me happy that you are finally together again. I love you and will miss you tons!! See you soon
February 20, 2011
Nana,
I love you!
Megan
February 20, 2011
Nana,
Are you having fun? My mom thinks you are trying to steal Bo from us. Remember, he's still our dog. ha ha I love you Nana!
Amanda
February 20, 2011
Mom,
I love you so much! I can't believe you are gone, I can't seem to face the reality of it all! I keep trying to call your number because I don't know what to do.
My mom is the funniest, most energetic, amazing woman! Everyone that meets her loves her! She tells the funniest stories and can make you laugh until you cry! She use to always tell me our song was "You and me against the world" by Hellen Readdy, well, mom I need the you to go against the world with the me! We've been through a lot and I will never forget all the wonderful moments we've had together!
My heart is numb, my eyes are wet, but my dear mommy I'll never forget!
Love,
Sheri Or the name you gave me Sherilyn :)
February 20, 2011
Julie,
I am so saddened to hear the death of your mother. She was a very funny lady and one who I could tell loved life!!!
She will be missed greatly!!
If there is anything I can do please just let me know. I will keep your family in our prayers!!
Ellen
Kevin Cottle APRN
February 19, 2011
Karen and family. Although I only knew you for a month, I felt like I have known you for many years. I know that your glowing and gravitational personality will be missed by all who knew you, but your spirit will be with us and hopefully we can have it guide us to continue your good works. As for seeing you on the otherside.....Ditto.
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