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Karen Wolfe Obituary
Karen Anderson Wolfe passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 6, 2025, at the age of 76. She was born November 16, 1948, in Tacoma Wa, to Harlen and Marge Anderson.
She was raised and lived her whole life in Lake Stevens and graduated from Lake Stevens High School in 1967. She went on to have a successful 30 year career at GTE and 14 years at AT&T. Karen met and married Gary L. Wolfe on April 25, 1970 and were married 51 years when Gary passed away in 2021. Together they had 3 children and you would always find Karen & Gary on a football or baseball field or a basketball court, cheering on their children and mom was the loudest! Whether it was bluebirds/Campfire, PTA, sporting events, she was always there. Karen & Gary were very active in the Lake Stevens Kiwanis Club. She loved all the community events and giving back to the children in Lake Stevens. She loved serving beer during Aquafest so she could see all the kids all grown up.
Karen was preceded in death by her parents, Harlen & Marge Anderson, her husband, Gary L. Wolfe, and both sisters, Beverly Weiss and Linda Price. She will be deeply missed by her 3 children, Jeff Wolfe (Carla), Matt Wolfe (Michelle) and Nikki Crofutt, and grandchildren, whom she adored, Tyler Crofutt, Zachary Wolfe, Grace Wolfe, and Joshua Wolfe.
A memorial service is planned for May 24, 2025 at Ebenezer Lutheran Church at 1:00pm.
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Louise Rockstad Kuyper
May 24, 2025
Wonderful memories of Karen through school and work. She will be missed. My sincere condolences to the family. RIP my friend.
Denise Wainscott
May 22, 2025
Aunt Karen. It such a shock to hear of your passing. Matt and family, Nikki and Tyler, so sorry for the loss of her. She was so dedicated to you all and her love for her family and friends was so much to be admired for. She certainly showed a great example of what it means to live a life of spreading love that God asks us to do. She is and will be so missed. I pray for peace and comfort to you all. Aunt Karen, may you rest in peace and see you again. Forever love and admiration.
Greg Osborne
May 13, 2025
Wolfe kids, Jeff, Matt, Nikki. I am sorry to hear of your mom´s death. There are so many memories over the years growing up in Lake Stevens with your parents always involved and supporting all of us. May God Bless you and comfort you all during these sad times.
Greg Osborne
David F. Hulbert
May 11, 2025
I was saddened to hear of Karen's passing but I was also filled with life long memories! Having known Karen and her entire family almost my whole life there are just SO MANY years of friendship and shared experiences! I fondly remember our childhoods living on Lake Stevens as neighbors. We(Karen and Gary) shared years and years involved with youth sports and community activities. Karen and Gary could be counted on to support, volunteer and contribute to dozens of activities: If it said Lake Stevens on it- they were there! Extending my love to Everyone in the family. UNFORTUNATELY I will be unable to attend Karen's service: family commitment out of state- however I will have you ALL in my prayers on the 24th. Love you guys. Dave Hulbert
Betsy Shields
May 11, 2025
A wonderful friend all my life and such great memories for the past 70 years. Rest in peace my friend, your love and laughter will be missed. Love
Messer Family
May 11, 2025
We were deeply saddened to hear of Karen´s passing. She was dearly loved by our family, especially by our children, Holly and Henry. In the time we were blessed to know her, Karen brought warmth and joy into our lives with her calm and sweet presence. Our heartfelt condolences go out to her family during this difficult time. She will be profoundly missed.
Mandy Jurvakainen and Collin and Aidan Granquist
May 10, 2025
We have so many wonderful memories with Karen! She was a source of light in our lives and will be so missed. We love you so much Nikki and Tyler! This has been such a rough couple of years. You are in our thoughts and prayers!
Sue Rafferty
May 10, 2025
Met you because I worked with Nikki. You were a great mom. She loves you so much.
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