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Brady Karren Obituary

Brady M. Karren, 33, passed away on November 8, 2007. He was born on August 19, 1974 in American Fork, Utah. He graduated from Dobson High in 1992 and was living in Chandler, Arizona. Brady is survived by his mother and her husband, Brenda and Troy Lyman of Escalante, Utah; his father, Mark Karren of California; his sister and brother-in-law, Brittany and Billy Arko and his nephew Mason of West Valley, Utah; his maternal grandmother, Nadine Anderson of Orem, Utah; his paternal grandmother, Joyce Forsyth of American Fork, Utah; his Arizona family, Maureen and Pete Miller of Tempe, Arizona and his sister Sabrina Miller of Chandler, Arizona; his Sweets, Theresa Holt of Chandler, Arizona; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Brady was preceded in death by his grandfather and hero, Ross Anderson of Orem, Utah and his grandfathers, Robert Karren and Charles Forsyth of American Fork, Utah. The family requests donations to St. Joseph's Foundation, to assist with medical research and help those that are struggling with medical issues and require financial assistance. They will be collected at the service or may be mailed to Brady Karren Memorial Fund, 350 W. Thomas Road, Phoenix, Arizona 85013. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 17th at 11:00 a.m. at Chandler Christian Church, 1825 S. Alma School Road, 85248.

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Published by The Arizona Republic on Nov. 16, 2007.

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December 10, 2007

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

BRADY'S FAMILY IN LAW, VENTURA COUNTY, CA

December 7, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

December 7, 2007

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

December 5, 2007

Be Still

Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.

Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.

If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.

December 5, 2007

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

December 5, 2007

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

November 30, 2007

The Staff at the AZ Heart Hospital Wound Center want to express our sympathy for the loss of Brady, He was a special patient

Melissa (Missy) Fuchs

November 26, 2007

I was lucky enough to have known Brady for many years. I can truly say I am a better person for having known him. I know that your friends here in Oxnard/Port Hueneme will miss you dearly. You will forever be in our thoughts and hearts...

Candace Chapin

November 26, 2007

I was very shocked and saddened to hear about Brady's passing. To his friends and family, I'm so very sorry for your loss. Brady was an all-around great guy and he will be missed tremendously.

PD Lopez

November 21, 2007

We are both very saddened about Brady's passing. It is so untimely and tragic. As my brother in law all I have to say is if I'm blessed with a daughter one of these days...without a doubt I want her to end up with a man just like Brady. It was pleasure knowing you!
Love You
PD and Brooke

Tania Lopez

November 21, 2007

My heart and prayers go out to Brady's family and friends. Brady was an extraordinary person and I feel blessed to have been able to know him. When I think of him, I think of him smiling or laughing, which he did often around me and my family. He brought joy and love to our family and he will be missed very much. Peace and Love to you Brady and your family.

Sonya Karren

November 21, 2007

Brenda,Mark,Brittany,Grams "A", Grams "F" and the Miller Family,I'm sorry for your lost. Brady was a wonderful,loving,caring man and I was lucky enough to have him in my life for over 6 years. I will miss him and know he is truly a angel watching over us.Gramps say hello to my gramps and grams" E" and "L" and my aunt Alba and uncle Cosme.Also say hello to Bobby. You will always be in my heart and soul.RIP Gramps "K".

Fred & Margene Olenik

November 18, 2007

Brenda, Britney and Nadine, we are so sorry about your loss. We hope your faith will sustain you, and that you may find peace. Hopefully your pain will lessen and you can be surrounded with the love and comfort of our Savior. Fred so enjoyed those few times he was able to spend with Brady. He was a great guy. We have fond memories of Brady and your family. Know that our love, thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Love Fred and Margene

Al and Mary Ellen Lewis

November 18, 2007

Our hearts are saddened at the untimely passing of Brady. But we are consoled knowing he is eternally in the arms of Our Lord Jesus. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all his friends.

lola alonzo

November 16, 2007

Hi its David's sister again, he wanted me to write back so that he can also give his Sympathy at Brady's loss, and was glad to have him in his family. Please give my My condolence to all the family. and how sorry we all are.
David Lopez (Father-In Law)

Lola Alonzo ( Lopez)

November 16, 2007

I'm Lola Alonzo, David Lopez's sister, I just can't said how sorry and sadded we are we are to hear of Brady's passing, he really was a very, very,nice man. please give my condolences to the family.

Raymond Mora Family

November 16, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.
May your memories bring you comfort.

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