Karen Lorraine Holton

Karen passed away peacefully on February 3, 2023 with her daughters by her side. She was born in Chelan, Washington in 1950, the only daughter of 4 children to Doris and Calvin Moon. She was raised in Malaga until her high school graduation and then moved to Spokane, Washington where she met her husband of 51 years, Dale, and raised their two daughters, Andrea and Tara. Karen was a loving and devoted mother to her girls and eventually gave the same love and devotion to her son-in-laws, Lance and Chris. Once grandchildren came along she was the first to be available to help at any moment. Logan, Hannah, Damen and Grayson were her most precious jewels.

Karen's childhood included getting into shenanigans with her brothers, riding her horse Birdie, swinging her baton as a majorette and was a princess in the Wenatchee Apple Blossom Parade. As a young adult, she found an interest in the medical community and worked at Holy Family Hospital for many years where she met lifelong friends otherwise known as "the med wrecks". Karen and Dale spent their early years together singing and playing in their 3-man band around Priest Lake which is also where the family spent a lot of time camping, boating, fishing, water skiing, and snowmobiling. Karen loved to play her piano and sing and she was damn good at it. She loved to entertain and bring her friends and family together. Following her retirement, she and Dale spent a lot of time traveling around the US, she fished often with her brother Lonnie, and had a green thumb maintaining an amazing yard and garden full of plants, flowers and vegetables, and even returned to horseback riding.

Rheumatoid arthritis diagnosed at age 12 was a lifelong battle for Karen. She was tough and fought it as hard as she could. She had many difficult days with minimal complaints. She may have been hurting on the inside but on the outside she put on a gorgeous outfit and a beautiful smile.

Daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, friend. . . . . you meant so much to so many, brought so much love and laughter, and not one day will go by without you on our minds and in our hearts. You are truly missed and deeply loved.

Service will be held on Saturday, April 29 at 11:00 am at St Mary Catholic Church, 602 E 6th St., Deer Park, Washington.