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Karen Garcia Obituary

Karen Marie Garcia (Ness)

Karen, 47, was born March 31, 1965 in Seattle, WA and died October 17, 2012 in Everett, WA.
She is survived by her husband, Emil; daughter, Karalee; son, Andrew; parents, Iver and Nancy Ness; brother, Bryan; niece, Tara Nash; nephew, Reuben Ness.
A memorial service will be held at Forest Park Seventh Day Adventist Church, 4132 Federal Ave., Everett, 98203, November 11, 2012, 11 a.m.
We prefer no flowers, please feel free to donate to your favorite charity or the Forest Park Seventh Day Adventist Church to help pay for the new roof.

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Published by The Herald (Everett) from Nov. 7 to Nov. 9, 2012.

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Charlotte Wallace

November 19, 2012

Our Sincere Condolences...Karen was a dear friend of mine. I will always remember her kindness and sweet spirit. We worked together at Ronald Day Care and continued our friendship throughout the years. Love and Prayers, Charlotte and Gary Wallace

Kathy Esselbach

November 11, 2012

May God send healing during this time of painful loss. You are blessed with many happy times with Karen. She was a lovely person inside and out. Remember the joyful times, and her love for you and God.

Joyce Kinnear

November 10, 2012

Losing Karen so soon is such a sad thing. Thoughts to all of the family. Joyce Kinnear

Bev Birmele

November 10, 2012

We remember Karen as being sweet, friendly, a good mom, involved in church activities, and a pleasure to know. So sorry to hear of her passing.

cindy torgesen

November 9, 2012

i am sorry to hear about your loss, you will be in my prayers and thoughts.

Brenda Otto

November 9, 2012

Thinking of you and your family and wishing God's healing and comfort for each of you.

Ruby Dao

November 9, 2012

I will always remember all the good memories we had together. I'm also happy now that you are painless and in God's hands.

Pedrito Maynard-Reid

November 9, 2012

We at the School of Theology at Walla Walla University offer our condolences. Be assured of our continued prayers.

Kami Borg

November 8, 2012

A lovely light has gone out from our midst. Yet we know this is temporary & long for the amazing day of great reunion & joy that lies just ahead. So thankful for the privilege of knowing & loving her. Prayers are with you all.

Bryan and Judy Ness

November 8, 2012

It doesn't seem possible thaat such a bright and beautiful light could go out. She will be missed so much by all of us! But the love she shared so generously will live on in your hearts and the hearts of eveyone she knew. And we have the blessed promise that these sad goodbyes are only temporary. We look forward to the blessed hope that we'll see her again!

The McMullin's

November 8, 2012

I look forward to the day when we will meet again on that heavenly shore.

Connie Bottomley

November 8, 2012

Emil, Karalee, Andrew and family,

My prayers go out to you.Karen will be missed greatly. My heart will be at the service though I will not be able to attend.

Hugs and prayers,

Connie Bottomley

Cindy Hornberger

November 8, 2012

A true best friend comes but once in a lifetime, and I was so blessed that God brought you to me. Thank you for 40 years of loving me unconditionally. My words could never describe how much you mean to me. I will miss you every day of this life. This is not goodbye Karen, it is only see you later my dearest friend, when we will one day be together in Heaven. To the family- Please find comfort in knowing that Karen will live on through her teaching, her love, and her compassion that she has given to so many throughout her lifetime. She was a precious gift to be so proud of.

Uncle Jerry & Linda Anderson

November 8, 2012

May the love of our Lord and your friends and family carry you through your grief. Karen will definately be missed!

Linda Farnsworth

November 8, 2012

Iver, Nancy, Emil, Karalee, Andrew...I'm so sorry for the loss of your daughter, wife, and mother. She was always such a bright light at church or wherever I ran into her. I will miss her and pray for you all as you deal with this heartbreak.

The Marier's

November 8, 2012

Karen- Next.. it is His joy you will experience - as he calls you forth from the grave.
For us.. the tears flow, we miss you so! Rest my friend..

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