Washington, District of Columbia
On September 29, 2025, Karen Spahn (83) of Reston, Virginia, lost her long and predictably courageous fight against Parkinson's disease. Karen was born on November 17, 1941, in Berea, Kentucky. Because her career Air Force pilot father Sidney Richardson flew in three wars and was frequently...
Read MoreRemembering memories Steve and I made with Karen and Tom at many restaurants over the years and more recently at Koko Fit Club in Reston, Virginia. Hoping that the pain of her loss will slowly be replaced with memories of the good times together.
Chris Tirpak
December 09, 2025 | Friend
Karen was truly a special person and will be missed by many.
Jen Guy
October 04, 2025 | Work
Tom, You have so many special and fond memories with Karen..you should write about your trips and your love story! Thinking of you and your family, Marie and Steve
Marie and Steve Day
October 03, 2025 | Friend
Tom, You and Karen are one of my favorite love stories - a love for the ages. I know her love, along with the support of your friends and family, will continue to surround you in this time.
Mary Thexton
October 03, 2025 | Work
Tom: The obituary you composed confirms your love for Karen and the fact that you are a class act. I fondly remember how you bribed your Tyson´s Corner colleagues with doughnuts in exchange for their support for and advocacy in favor of your courtship. Please accept my heartfelt condolences. May you be comforted by the absolute confidence that Karen is with the Lord, free from pain and disease. Deut. 33:27.
John D. Sharer
October 03, 2025 | Work
