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1946
DIED
2017
Karen Colson Obituary
Graduated from Ceres High School in 1965. Retired as a school bus driver at Lodi Unified School District after 20 years. She loved her family, enjoyed traveling and lived life it to the fullest.
Interment will be at Ceres Memorial Park, 1801 East Whitmore Ave., Ceres, CA on Friday, Sept. 15th at 10:00 am.
In lieu of flowers please make donations in Karen's name to either the American Cancer Society or San Joaquin Hospice.
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Memories and Condolences
for Karen Colson
Randy Martinak
September 2, 2025
The old ACB-1 WPD crowd is thinning, I will be 80 this year. Robin and Kazumi, Dave and Mary are coming from Wisconsin to visit, and we will no doubt talk of you, Ron, and the reunion. There is a bigger reunion coming, and I will see you there.
Randy C. Martinak
September 2, 2024
Your presence is missed, your memory strong in my recollections. Now Ron is gone too. Save a place for me.
Randy C. Martinak
September 2, 2022
The world is not the same without you and I think of you every time I fire up the wok and do a stir fry, which is often. How do things look from up there?
Randy
September 21, 2017
To the family, please accept my deepest condolences. May the family find strength from Almighty God during this time.
Porter
September 15, 2017
I am so saddened to hear this. I always enjoyed our little conversations at the end of each appointment. All of us hear at Dr. Sanford's dental office will miss her. Our condolences to you Ron and all of Karen's loved ones.
Wilma Smeeton
September 14, 2017
Aunt Karen...you are now with Grandma raising hell in heaven! Your infectious laughter could brighten the darkest day. Your love and guidance helped make me the person I am today. I love you and will miss you with all of my heart.
Randy Martinak
September 12, 2017
Karen - you came to my home as a stranger (for about 30 seconds) and became a dear friend.
You came to a military reunion as a guest, and became the hostess for the whole event. You took over my kitchen, my house, and my heart.
Your visits, with Ron, with your cousin, became highlights in my life.
A memory of you will bring a smile, not just a smile from my lips and facial muscles, but a smile directly from my heart.
To Ron and to Karen's family, my most sincere condolences, I too feel I have lost a part of my family.
Bless and keep you,
Randy Martinak
Terry Hickmann
September 11, 2017
We have all lost a loving friend. Her smile and laugh were always a big part of her. I will miss the once a year luncheons at her beautiful home for those of us that retired around the same time. She will truly be missed by all that were blessed to have known her. My thoughts and prayers go out to family.
Steve Haley
September 11, 2017
We shall always miss Karen. She was always warm and kind . Condolences to family and friends.
September 10, 2017
Forever burning a bright path
Sonia Glick
September 9, 2017
I worked with Karen for many years at Lodi Unified. I remember her as a good worker, innovative, fun loving and friendly. I will miss her.
September 9, 2017
So very sorry for your loss. Karen will be missed and will be remembered as a generous and good freind of my sister as they both fought this disease. Karen your a star who shines bright.
Pam Coburn
September 8, 2017
Love is sent to all of Karen's family and friends. I am so sorry. I hope you all get to share wonderful memories. I am happy that Hospice of San Joaquin helped you. Peace is a blessing.
Jim Locke
September 8, 2017
Condolences to all of Karen's family and close friends. I've enjoyed interacting with Karen over the 8 years that I too drove for Lodi Unified and after many of us retired Karen organized and communicated when a very fun luncheon gathering would occur for LUSD retired Bus Drivers at Coco's. All of us "ex-drivers" will certainly miss her.
ronnie ferrante
September 8, 2017
I already miss THAT LAUGH .... i have soooooo many wonderful memories .... our travels ... trips to the ocean ... GOOD FOOD and of course we will also ALWAYS have ATHABASCA !!! LOL !!! there were sooooooo many things i wanted to talk to you about ... i will truly MISS OUR FRIENDSHIP !!! if you see LILLI at the RAINBOW bridge give her a BIG HUG and KISS from mommy and daddy !!! I have tears in my eyes rolling down my cheeks just saying .... WE'LL SEE YOU LATER !!! love ronnie and joe
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