Karin Scheuch

1933 - 2016

Karin Scheuch, 82, of Missoula, Montana passed away on Thursday, June 2, 2016, at home, of natural causes. Karin was the youngest child of Andrew and Wauneta Lind. She was born August 31, 1933, in Grand Island, Nebraska. Karin grew up in Seattle, Washington where she graduated from Roosevelt High School as a proud member of the Class of 1951. She continued her education at The University of Washington where she was a member of the Tri-Delta Sorority and earned her Bachelor of Arts in Education. Karin began her career in teaching in the Edmonds School District where she taught 3rd Grade. Karin was a strong advocate of literacy and was an avid reader. She shared that passion with her young students, her children and her grandchildren. Karin was an avid skier, loved nature and wildlife, black Labrador Retrievers, Seattle sports teams, and had fond memories of summers on Bainbridge Island with her young family. She had a spirit of adventure that led her to a career in the travel business where she was a travel agent for 3 Coins Travel Agency. During this time she embarked on adventures to Alaska, China, and the Middle East. After retiring from TMP Worldwide, Karin continued her adventurous lifestyle where she took to the open roads of the United States and Canada on a multi-year R.V. journey with her beloved canine companion, Andie. She and Andie explored the great natural wonders from the coasts of Northern California, to the Pueblos of the Southwest and she truly enjoyed sharing her joys in life when visiting with her family and close friends. Karin was preceded in death by her beloved son, Dale, her sister, Francine whom she adored, and her brothers, Duane and Clayton whom she respected and were a steady source of companionship. Karin is survived by her loving children, Tracy (Tad) Kreager, Brad (Lisa) Scheuch and Gary (Jenny) Scheuch; her grandchildren, Emma, Kate and Charlie Scheuch and Kennedy Almanza. Karen also leaves behind her beloved nieces, nephew and grand-nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held 2:00 p.m. on Monday June 13, 2016, University Congregational Church of Missoula, MT. Memorial contributions can be made to The Nature Conservancy or the Audubon Society.