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Dottie
June 30, 2025
George, I'm so sorry to read this, Karen was one of my favorit customers , she didn't talk much but we knew how each other felt. You were so good to her to bring her to my house for haircuts in the last part of her life.
God Bless you Geroge, and rest in peace Karen.
Sincerely, Dottie
Phiñ
June 30, 2023
Moving back to Washington, I know you would have spent a week--or at least a few days--packing and loading. Love you!!!
Kathy Larson
June 30, 2020
I miss my sister so very much! She was witty, smart, caring, loving and a great cook. She had a generous heart and loved her family without bounds. Nine years later, I still miss her.
~E
July 13, 2016
Facebook reminded me that I shared the link to this page, 5 years ago today. I smiled when I saw it and started to read through the comments. It took me a while to read them all, because tears kept blurring my vision. You are still missed and dearly loved. You always will be.
I hope you are watching baby Alice. She's the cutest, happiest baby around. Such a smile and so snuggly. She has a Tigger outfit too. We all cried when Rebecca opened it at her shower. ♡
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Phil
June 29, 2012
Hi Mom,
We miss you. I know you would have some good advice. Or, at least you would tell us about something else that was important to you and help us feel like we were nearby. Wish you were here,
Your Loving Sister
September 3, 2011
Okay, Sis, I wish so much you were still with us. Today I went to Costco and saw some Christmas decorations. There was a set of two wooden penguins that was so cute and I immediately thought if you were still here, I'd be seeing those penguins at your house the next time I was up there. Everything is so different without you. I know you never realized just how much you meant to all of us. Lisa misses her Auntie so much. Another loss for her. You were her biggest cheerleader and it's been very hard on her not having you here. I hope somehow you can watch all of us and know how much we love you and miss you.
July 21, 2011
Dear Kent and family,
There are many ways we can remember KAREN...
A. All those years she cooked dinners on Wed nights for Royal Rangers
B. Big tease
C. Creative crafter
D. Delightful daughter
E. Excellent quilter
F. Fabric lover
G. Great sense of humor
H. Helpmate few could rival
I. Infectious smile
J. Just knew how to make people feel welcomed
K. Knew Jesus
L. Liked people
M. Many grandkids--loved them so much
N. Not a quitter
O. Outstanding cook
P. Proverbs 31 woman
Q. Quiet strength
R. Royal Ranger-ette
S. Sunday School class was where we first met (I think)
T. Twinkle in her eye
U. Unusually industrious--usually had a project going
V. Vacuumed my home when I was on pregnancy bed rest in 1981
W. Wonderful wife
X. Excellent Mom
Y. Yahweh called her home on INDEPENDENCE DAY
Z. ...We'll have to wait to ask her when we see Karen again.
Know you are in our thoughts and prayers--we are grieving with you.
Love,
Randy and Miriam
Ellie
July 19, 2011
Karen was indeed a prankster...a very special prankster and I will am so thankful for the memories she left us all with. Phil's message reminded me of Karen telling me that Kent said she could not buy any more fake ficus trees for their house because they had enough. Well not enough for Karen. She called me and together we went to Ted Brown Music and loaded every ficus tree the store had for their decorations into my van. Probably 8 or 9 of them and we put them around Kent and Karens house and waited for Kent to return from a Royal Ranger outing. Needless to say when he walked in and saw all the extra trees...he was not happy. We chuckled for about a half hour to ourselves until we finally admitted they were on loan and we hadn't gone and bought them. Oh Karen..how you loved to have fun and oh how you showed me they way to it!!! You are so missed and loved!
She always love fireworks!
Phil Isenberg
July 17, 2011
My mom always love the 4th of July. It was always a big event over at Grandma Brandt's. She really liked the sparklers.
She always made us homemade lunches and sandwiches, even through high school. She would make food for us when we came home from college and send it back with us. Growing up, she ironed our jeans! (she got pretty mad when she realized we weren't keeping them folded. Got that sorted out!)
She and my Dad would buy oranges or hostess treats and bring them to soccer games when I was in college. Intramurals were never the same!
When I was in Ecuador, she called and asked if I wanted to go to the Galap--whatever islands for spring break. Even though she didn't know the name!
Examples of my mom's mischievous nature:
-She bought flowers for a girl in my class that I had liked, and sent them to her during class with a note, "My son likes you. He is the one with the red face."
-Mom used to hide a fake mouse Rene's desks at Ted Brown and every time Rene would open it, Rene would scream.
I'm surprise my mom never got in trouble.
-She armed everyone at my birthday party with water balloons except for me, and then locked me outside.
Barbara Swenson
July 15, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my prayers. May God bless you all during this time of loss and grief.
Rebecca Boisen
July 13, 2011
Grandma, I miss you so very much. And I'll never forget the time that we made milkshakes in the kitchen, and we had to open the lid to mix it, and it shot onto the ceiling and you said, "Don't tell Grandpa!" You're such a beautiful and loved woman. Thank you for your giving and welcoming heart. I love you. <3
Margaret Heizenrader
July 11, 2011
The loss of a mother is such a sad thing. My mother died nine years ago this July and my sister and I had the great privilege of being with her when she died. I sincerely hope that Kris and her family had a similar opportunity. Kris, know that I am thinking of you and your family at this time. My most sincere regards to you all.
Paul Glidewell
July 11, 2011
Two possible overlooked legacies Karen will leave are; one, her homemade Apple Pies. I say without exaggeration that hers was the best I’ve ever tasted…so much so that a co-worker once bragged his mother-in-law made better pie. The next time Karen came to visit I implored her to bake an apple pie as both of our reputations were on the line. She laughed, but complied (I’ll always be convinced she had more of a competitive spirit than she liked to show) and when my co-worker took a bite he immediately said, “okay, you win”.
The 2nd legacy Karen leaves is how she did Christmas stockings. She was, and forever will be, the queen of Christmas stockings! Not only would she always find the most fun, special and considerate gifts for the stockings for her family…but she would individually wrap every gift! Creating a Christmas within a Christmas! As her son-in-law, I’ll never forget the expressions on my siblings faces the first time they observed me opening my stocking gifts from Karen. Let’s just say that now my ENTIRE extended family prepares their stockings in the same way and our Christmas morning stocking ritual is the highlight of the morning!
Thank you Karen for SO many things…but thank you for the best apple pies in the world and for forever enhancing my Christmas mornings!
Kim Lynne Gorman
July 11, 2011
Auntie I love you!! Aiden remembers your big basket of Thomas trains and Craig still talks about those asparagus:) I think of all the amazing things you made for me as a kid that I still have, strawberry shortcake quilt, that life sized stuffed clown, and most of all every Christmas I am reminded of you when i hang each ornament you made me every year. I already miss you more then words can say! Coming home won't ever be the same because we won't get a chance to feel your hugs or see your smile or hear your chuckle.
Elizabeth Clegg
July 11, 2011
I miss you Grandma. Thank you for all the things you taught us over the years and the great example you were. I will never forget your smile, your love and our road trip to Montana where we listened to NOTHING but country music the whole way.
I love you.
Phil Isenberg
July 10, 2011
I love you mom. I will always think about you when I put on my goalie gloves, when I am pranking people, when I hear Keith Green (now), when I think about so many good things you gave us growing up. Treats and homemade lunchs. Lasagna, Irene's cookies. Ridiculous Christmas's.
Would the greatest example of your giving be that you stooped down to buy me beer?!??!! My mom, buy beer???
But then, after the memorial and hearing people talk about you I learned more about your faith then I had ever known or at least realized while you were alive.
I never thought I would talk to anyone after they had died, but I do hope you can hear me,
I love you mom!
Phil
Lois
July 9, 2011
To Karen's Family--
Karen and I attended high school together. She was so happy and contented, and I will always remember her smile and kindness. God bless us all.
Lois
July 8, 2011
Kent and Family, So sorry for your loss. Karen was a great coworker and friend. She will be missed by everyone. You are in our thoughts!
Kevin & Courtney Beason
Ellie Stevens
July 7, 2011
It is so hard to say good bye to extended family and Karen you were definitely an extension of ours. When our son Ronnie was first born and I knew I had to go to work right away it was you that volunteered to love and care for him. The only secrets you may have kept from us were maybe his firsts. I will never know for sure if his first steps were at your house or mine but in my heart...I knew if it were with you...it would be a secret that you would keep to yourself. You loved unconditionally, at times you laughed uncontrollably and you lived bountifully. Love you Karen! Jim & Ellie
July 7, 2011
To Boisen Family, Isenberg Family & Relatives: I am sorry that God has called your loved one to be with him, but am glad that she blessed your family with love and a mother's love is unconditional. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Aloha.......Rachel K. Nisley
Kathy Larson
July 6, 2011
My sister was such a special person. The best daughter and friend to our Mother, a loving wife, the best Mom, Grandmother, aunt and sister we could ever hope for. She was always there for all of us. Such a giving person to her church and community. I have envied her the faith she has always had in God all her life. Sis, you have no idea how much you are missed. You were taken from us much too soon.
July 6, 2011
The Isenbergs have been family to me for many years. This sweet lady will be missed.
Tom Gale & family
Susan Sparks
July 6, 2011
Kent & Family: I'm so sorry to hear about Karen, I will miss her; she touched my life and so many others.
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sue Sparks
Dorothy Hansen
July 6, 2011
Dear Kent & family,
I'm so sorry to hear about Karen but I know she's in a better place now and God is watching over her. It's been my pleasure to be her hairdresser for many years, she was such a wonderful person. And I must add to you Kent that you did a super job of taking care of her, she told me many times she didn't know what she would do without you." You have added a Halo to your wings"
Love,
Dottie
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