Karen K. Boe

Claremont, SD: The memorial service for Karen Boe will be in the Spring/Summer of 2026.

Karen Kay Edwards was born August 27, 1948 in Huron, SD to George F. and Margaret N. (Olson) Edwards. She was raised in Doland, SD. She attended school in Doland and graduated from Doland High School in 1966. Following graduation she attended school in Minneapolis MN to be a Dental assistant and was a Nanny for a brief time. She then lived in Sioux Falls, SD sewing parachutes at Raven Industries. Later she worked in Redfield, SD at the nursing home.

She moved to Aberdeen and there she met Roy Boe Jr. They were united in marriage on December 5, 1970 in Doland, SD. They made their home on Roy's family farm near Claremont, SD. This is where they welcomed two children, Sara and Mark. Karen and Roy had a long happy marriage and built a wonderful life together. While living on the farm Karen enjoyed helping in various ways over the years. She did the farm books, kept cattle records, cooked for any workers and often helped with the farming.

Karen and Roy were members of Evangelical Lutheran Church in Langford where Karen taught Sunday School for many years and was part of Circle group. She also belonged to "The Club" where she treasured the many friendships she made during that time. She was a good cook and baker, known for stirring up a batch of her Special K bars. She would bring her delicious shrimp salad or rhubarb upside down cake to family gatherings. In her free time she liked doing crafts, sewing and reading. She took wonderful care of the yard at the farm and you could usually find her in the sunshine raking leaves or tending to her flowers. Most importantly Karen loved her family. Spending time with them brought her a lot of joy. She cherished every picture of her children and grandchildren.

Karen passed away on Monday, November 17, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family at the age of 77.

She will be deeply missed by her husband of 55 years, Roy "Rob" Boe Jr. of Claremont; her daughter, Sara Tople of Phoenix, AZ; her son, Mark (Mandy) Boe of Claremont; her grandchildren: Noah (Grace) Tople, Braden Boe, Anna Tople, Jonah Tople and Micah Tople; her sister, Marilyn (Jim) Lovelace of Doland; and nieces: Jennifer, Meredith, Amber and their families.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her in-laws, Roy Sr. and Lovetta Boe; and sister-in-law, Shirley Brubakken.

Condolences may be directed to the family in care of Roy Boe Jr - 41277 123rd St. – Claremont, SD 57432.