Karen Christine Lee

1946 - 2022

Karen Christine Lee was born March 5, 1946, in Pocatello, ID to Mary E. Parris Moore and Edward Lee. Karen passed away on January 4, 2022 in Edmunds, WA. Karen was raised by her grandparents, Wilford & Mary Pearl Parris in Pocatello, where she graduated HS in 1964. Karen married Larry Peter Zaccardi in 1965. They had 2 children together, Nicholette Marie and Larry Bryan. They later divorced but continued a loving and supportive relationship raising their children. Karen's career with Mountain Bell and AT&T began in 1971. Her career took her from Pocatello to Boise, ID and Salt Lake City, UT. In 1988, she moved to Seattle, WA working with Washington Federal Bank. Karen crossed paths with Robert (Bob) Thompson and their lives were changed forever. They shared their lives together, enjoying their home in Mountlake Terrace caring for their beloved cats. Karen was a member of the Catholic Church attending St. Puis X. She is survived by her partner Robert Thompson, her children, Nicki (Tim) Melton, Larry Bryan (Tamara) Zaccardi; 7 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, her sister Leesa (Troy) Moore, loving cousins and friends.Karen was preceded in death by her parents, grandparents and brother, Edward Lee. A memorial service will be held Saturday, January 22nd at 10:00 am in the LDS Caldwell Park Ward at 135 South 7th Ave, Pocatello, ID 83201.