Karen G. Gatanis

- Feb. 26, 1956 - February 4, 2014 -
My beloved sister, Karen,

I thought of you with love today, but that is nothing new.
I thought of you yesterday, and days before that, too!
I think of you in silence, as I often speak your name.
I have such wonderful memories of you and your picture in my frame.
Your memory is my keepsake, with which I'll never part.
God has you in His keeping, and I'll always have you in my heart!

Keep them smiling....and until we meet...

You have touched my life for the past 4 years and I will always remember you. Thank you for everything, for lightening up my day when I would come visit you even with everything else going on. I have grown and become a better person since I met you. My best wishes to you and your family.

Karen,

As your cousin (by marriage), you always made me feel like family. You loved everyone and made everyone feel important to you. I will miss your sense of humor and your phone call on my birthday which you never forgot! You have touched so many people with your love, thoughtfulness and caring spirit and I hope you will continue to watch over us from above.

Love you,

Polly Alatzas

Sincere condolences to Karen's family. You were a joy to be around. R.I.P.

I was so sad to hear Of Karen's passing. I am so glad I had the absolute pleasure of working with her at the Depot. She was a wonderful woman and will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with her family as they go through this difficult time. May God Bless and be with you.

Maria, So sorry for the loss of your Mother. It's a tuff loss I know but just remember she is watching you from above. You and your family are in my prayers.

Karen often waited on my family when we'd eat at the Depot. She was great, always joking and fun. She used to hide my daughter's beanie babies - it was great of her to play with my little girl. So sorry to hear of her passing. My condolences, from me and the Litsch & Schumacher families.

Oh Karen how I miss you already. There are so many of us who watched you battle and admired your strength and courage. I will always look up to you and remember your strength at such difficult times. BUT I have a lot of good memories when you were making us laugh and giving us all the love you had. We will always love you. I know you are resting peaceful with so many of our loved ones. Please look after us like you always have - but now from above.
Jackadoo as you lovingly call Jack...