Karen Lou Simper

We love you all so much. Grateful for the years of friendship we have had. Your mom was a big part of our lives in so many ways. Jessi loved being the token sister. Remember your mom’s faith, cling to it when life feels unbearable without her, she really is very near. Learn to be still and you will notice that she is very much a part of your lives, this doesn’t take away from the pain just makes it more manageable. She loves you all so very much, that depth of love carries sorrow and...

Both of my daughters met Miss Karen through Storytime at the library. She was always so kind with my children, read great stories, and taught fun songs. My daughters also loved each of the activities after story time; running over to Miss Karen to show their work and tell her thank you. I was always impressed that she learned my daughter’s names and strived to remember them. Even when she was prepping for a craft for story time my daughter saw her, asked if she could help, and Miss Karen let...

Dear Brent and family,
I had the pleasure of getting to know Karen a little bit, being on the library Christmas festival committee. She was a lovely lady. Quiet, assuming and congenial. I admired her talent for art and creativity. I am lucky enough to have purchased one of her trees at the festival the first year we came back to Rigby. I have used it every year since and it still looks as good as it did when I first bought it! It has snowmen on it and the top is a black top hat. I...