Karen Ruth RAPAPORT

1957 - 2020

Karen Ruth RAPAPORT obituary, 1957-2020

Karen Ruth RAPAPORT

1957 - 2020

Karen RAPAPORT Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 11, 2020.
Karen Ruth Rapaport (Kare)

Karen was born in Miami Beach, Florida on 12/28/1957. After a brief struggle with Glioblastoma, followed by Coronavirus 19, she passed away alone at Boca Care Hospice on 05/07/2020 in Boca Raton, Florida.

She graduated from the University of Florida with a BSc in1978, Auburn university with a MSc and PHD in Clinical Psychology with an internship at Louisiana State University.
After receiving her diplomate from the American Board of Professional Psychology, she established private practice, CME Psychology Consultants in 1986 with offices in Boynton Beach and later Delray Beach.

Karen's Hobbies:
Kare loved music, listening to music and playing music. She had a beautiful singing voice, played guitar as well as wrote her own songs. She loved art, and spent much of her retirement time painting and drawing. She loved animals, especially her dog Isabel, and this was often reflected in some of her paintings. She had a passion for her work in psychology and even after closing her practice, she continued her education on the subject. Most of all, Kare loved to spend time with her family and friends. She was always the happiest when she was around those that she loved.

Karen was active in several organizations including
A Course in Miracles, MENSA, Compassionate Friends and ALANON.

She is survived by her daughter Alison Posey (Jack), granddaughter Madelyn, step-granddaughter Bella Healy, step-brothers Steve Gladstone and Frank Gladstone.

Karen was preceded in death by her son
Jameson Posey, father Leonard Rapaport and mother Barbara Rapaport.

Karen's Service information:
St. Gregory's Episcopal Church
May 20, 2020 at 3:30pm
Virtually on Zoom
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84736544436?pwd=M1JwV1R5NG05NHp3Mkkwakh1cWQ2dz09

Meeting ID: 847 3654 4436
Password: 603959


Any Donations in Lieu of Flowers should be sent to:
Peggy Adams, St. Gregory's Episcopal Church

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melissa k

April 29, 2025

I just learned of this and you will be missed. I always hoped I would see you again. You changed my life and the way I see the world. You carried the light. There is another star in the sky.

September 3, 2022

You are missed.

Robin McCallister

May 19, 2020

While very sad that our dear friend left us prematurely, i am so grateful for the many laughs, experiences, and ideas we shared during our 40+ year friendship. She was one
of a kind and brought a definite sparkle for sure❤ .

Barry Burkhart

May 14, 2020

I was Karen's major professor during graduate school. Karen was joyful, intelligent, conscientious, and committed. Working with her was always a privilege. I am so sorry that she leaves us so early. It breaks my heart when I outlive my students.

Joani Kerr

May 14, 2020

Again, my deepest sympathies to Alison and her family. I knew Karen for 40 years; she was a most unique and lovely friend funny, incredibly intelligent and eclectic in her breadth of knowledge, incredibly interesting to talk with, and a sweet soul. I always learned something from her and we always laughed. She will remain in my heart.

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