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Darlene Ann "Dolly" Karns

1937 - 2022

Darlene Ann "Dolly" Karns obituary, 1937-2022, Cle Elum, WA

BORN

1937

DIED

2022

Darlene Karns Obituary

Darlene Ann "Dolly" (Getz) Karns Darlene (Dolly) Karns passed peacefully at home on Sunday, September 25, 2022 in Orting WA. Dolly was 84 years old. She was born on October 10, 1937 in Endicott WA to George & Mary Getz, the youngest of 5 children. Dolly graduated from Cle Elum HS and then married Ralph Karns on September 24, 1955 in Cle Elum, WA. Together they raised 3 children, Gailene Rae, Douglas Ralph, and Debra Jean. Upon retirement in 1998, Ralph and Dolly enjoyed a life of travel in their motor home and wintering in Indio CA for 20 years.

A memorial service will be help at Zion Luthern Church on Saturday October 15. In lieu of flowers, the family requests a donation to be sent to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation in her name.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Northern Kittitas County Tribune from Oct. 2 to Oct. 8, 2022.

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