Karen L. Simonetti

It´s been 20 years since I lost my only sister Karen. This was a tremendous loss and I think of her often and the memories of us growing up.

I think of Karen often. She was an amazing and unique person. I miss her.

I often think of Karen and remember the great times we had together lifting weights and baking cookies.

hard to believe it has almost been a year. karen, i'm still quit. still remembering you.

I am Karen's mother's first cousin. It is tragic that Karen has passed away after defeating her Hodgkins Disease. My deepest condolensces to Devra and Roy.

I met Karen Sue on the child_lit and adbooks children's literature listserves. She was one of the funniest, most passionate women I have ever had the privilege to "meet", even though we never met in person. I will miss her astounding research abilities, her inability to sign off without adding just one more thought, her great good humour and grace, her complete dedication to bringing young people and books together. Vale, dearest Karen Sue. You are missed world wide.

I am so very sorry for the loss of such a wonderful friend. Karen aka goodnightgracie was a wonderful quit buddie and I will miss her words of encouragement and her gentle way. good night gracie xoxo Annie26 much love my friend

I KNEW AND MET KAREN IN THE CONFINES OF THE SHOE STORE WHERE I WORK, AND WHEN HER MOM STOPPED BY THE STORE TO INFORM ME OF HER PASSING I WAS TRULY TOUCHED AND SADDENED BY THE NEWS.KAREN AND HER MOM WOULD STOP BY THE STORE ,SOMETIMES TOGETHER AND SOMETIMES SEPERATELY BUT ALWAYS WITH A SMILE ON THEIR FACES AND IT MEANT ALOT TO ME WHEN THEY WOULD SHARE THEIR STORIES(AND FRIENDS)WITH ME.I NEW KAREN ONLY BRIEFLY AND IN FLEETING MOMENTS, BUT I CAN TELL YOU WITH CERTAINTY THAT HER HUMOUR, CONCERN...

I knew Karen Sue when we were both 15 and spent time together in Israel. We renewed our friendship over the past 10 years, and I always told her she had a special place in my heart, which she always will. Karen was funny, vivacious and smart, all in one. I looked forward to her emails, as she would always bring a smile to me with something she'd write.

I'm deeply saddened for your loss. I hope you find some comfort in how Karen Sue brightened up the world in spite of her own...