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Karen Yvonne Proaps

1962 - 2018

Karen Yvonne Proaps obituary, 1962-2018, San Anselmo, CA

BORN

1962

DIED

2018

FUNERAL HOME

Monte's Chapel Of The Hills

330 Red Hill Ave

San Anselmo, California

Karen Proaps Obituary

Karen Yvonne Proaps Karen Yvonne (Dotto) Proaps, 55 of San Rafael, died peacefully Sunday, June 24, 2018. Born September 21, 1962 to Roy and Yvonne Dotto, Karen was a caring and devoted wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt and granddaughter. She was employed by Dotto Glass and was a lifelong Marin resident. Karen graduated from Terra Linda High School, Class of 1981. She was an accomplished horsewoman, competing in hundreds of horse-shows and rodeos as a teen and young adult. She enjoyed snow and water skiing, golf, dancing and watching her children, nieces and nephews compete in various youth and high school sporting events. Karen Dotto married Eric Proaps February 5, 1983, in San Rafael and he survives. She is also survived by three loving adult children: Scott, Daniel and Erika Proaps. Also surviving are: father, Roy Dotto; twin-brother, Keith Dotto (Susan); sister, Cynthia Mihelich (Ken); sister Denise Hester (Ed); and 17 nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her mother, Yvonne Dotto; grand-parents, Melvin and Alice Sabraw and Roy and Rena Dotto Sr. The funeral service will take place 11:00am, Thursday July 12, 2018 at St. Anthony's Catholic Church, 1000 Cambridge St. in Novato. In-lieu-of flowers, please donate to your favorite charity in Karen's name. Monte's Chapel Of The Hills - San Anselmo 415-453-8440

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Published by Marin Independent Journal on Jul. 8, 2018.

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Patty Cottrell Marks

February 7, 2022

I am so sorry for your loss. I remember Karen fondly as a child when I would visit your family on Las Ranchitos Road. She was fun to be around. I´ll say a prayer for Karen.

RICHARD GINGRAS

July 14, 2018

I was very sorry to hear of Karen passing. She was as beautiful on the inside as she was on the outside. My memories of her will always be of the loving wife, sister, daughter and friend she was. May peace be with your family . God bless youRich Gingras...

Mary Pareisa

July 13, 2018

So sorry to hear this.did not know till today.too young my prayets are cwith all of you.mary(lundquist)pareisa

Mike & Diana Britting

July 12, 2018

Words cannot express how deeply sorry and saddened we are to learn about Karen's passing. Our hearts go out to you Roy, and all the Dotto & Proaps families for the tragic loss of your beautiful daughter, wife, mother, sister, aunt. May warm memories help to ease your grief, bring you comfort, and sustain and strengthen you in the days ahead. Please accept our deepest sympathies and know that you remain in our thoughts and prayers.

Alda Silveira

July 12, 2018

My heart goes out to the Proaps and Dotto families in this difficult time. Please accept my condolences and know that I will be praying for you all. Rest in Peace, Karen.

Alda Silveira

Gina Shannon (nichelini)

July 12, 2018

Fondest memories of my sweet an beautiful cousin. I loved visiting with her at family events , as she was always so much fun, happy an cheerful. I will forever remember her as that special cousin in my heart. ❤all my love an prayers to my uncle Roy , Cynthia , Denise , Keith An their extended family during this difficult time. May all the happy memories , good times and strength of the lord guide an comfort you the rest of your days.
Love Gina

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Michael Millsap

July 10, 2018

Deepest condolences! So sorry for your loss.

JAMES TUCKER

July 10, 2018

My thoughts are with all of the Proaps and Dotto families at this sad time.Take care all of you especially you Eric. Jim Tucker/ Bianco Cadillac

Kathy Welch (Bottarini

July 8, 2018

Dear Dotto Family,
I just saw the news of Karen's passing. My sincere condolances to your family during this difficult time. I was in the same graduating class (1981) that Keith and Karen were in, and had several classes with them both. My thoughts and prayers are also with your family during this difficult time. May you rest in Peace Karen.

CHARLENE BURGI

July 8, 2018

Rest in peace, dear cousin. Your love and memories will remain in our hearts l until we reunite in paradise.

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11:00 a.m.

St. Anthony's Catholic Church

1000 Cambridge St., Novato, CA

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330 Red Hill Ave, San Anselmo, CA 94960

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