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Brian Karlsen Obituary
Jaffrey NH — Brian Keith Karlsen, 58, of Jaffrey, died on Thursday, June 2, 2022, in Auburn, from injuries he received in a Motorcycle accident.
Brian was born on August 9, 1963, in Sedalia, MO, son of the late Robert L. Karlsen and Carol L. (Korhonen) Gallegos. He attended schools in Portland, OR and moved to New Hampshire afterwards. He married Rebecca Ketola in 1987, and together they made their home in Jaffrey.
Brian was an accomplished painter. He owned and operated Parkrose Painting and enjoyed working throughout the Monadnock region and beyond.
Brian developed his love for motorcycles at a young age, riding with his Karlsen family. This brought many sad moments, as well, as Brian joins his dad and his cousin who also died at a young age doing what they loved – riding motorcycles.
Brian's greatest joy was his salvation through Jesus Christ, his Savior. He was also very thankful and enriched by the large extended family he married into. Brian was genuinely concerned for people's souls. He would often visit prisons and nursing homes, to talk with inmates about Jesus' love for them and to set up services for the elderly.
Brian's family is comforted knowing that he is now with his Lord and Savior. He was able to greet his son, Victor, who died in 2013, as well as his dad and the rest of his family who went on before him.
He is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Rebecca, and their children, Elisabeth 'Ina', Caroline, and Bobbie, all of Jaffrey, his mom, Carol, of Vancouver, WA, his two sisters, Sheila Hollibaugh and Gaylynn Olson, and a large and loving extended family.
Family and friends are invited to calling hours which will be held on Sunday, June 12, 2022, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Apostolic Lutheran Church, 117 Goen Road, New Ipswich, NH, 03071.
A funeral service will be held on Monday, June 13, 2022, at 11:00 AM followed by a meal served in the church basement.
Committal services will take place at 3:00 PM in Hillside Cemetery on Goddard Road, in Rindge, NH, 03461.
To share memories and condolences with Brian's family, please visit www.cournoyerfh.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Emily and George Aho
June 17, 2022
Ina, we are so saddened to hear of your Dad´s passing and send our heartfelt sympathies to you and your family. Will always remember him bringing you to the farm, and picking you up on his motorcycle, both of you riding off, looking so happy.
Shawn and Susan Collard
June 13, 2022
We send our condolences to your family during this difficult time. Brian worked on painting projects at our house throughout the years and it was a pleasure to have known him. Our prayers are with you.
The Cournoyer Family
June 9, 2022
Offering our deepest condolences at this difficult time.
Dan Rhoades
June 6, 2022
Praying for all of the family.
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