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Karen was born April 1, 1960, at the Cottage Hospital in Burley to Melvin and Enetta Call. She was the fourth of six children raised on the family farm where she learned the value of hard work by hoeing beets, changing water and helping to can in the fall.
She graduated from Burley High School, the class of 1978, where she enjoyed being on the drill team and making good friends. She went on to study cosmetology.
In 1981, she welcomed her only child, Melanie Enetta. Karen was a hard-working mom and enjoyed spending all her free time making memories with Melanie, which included many trips back to the farm in Burley; Karen loved coming home.
After living in Boise, McCall and Midway, Utah, she moved to Colorado after Melanie welcomed her first child, Levi, in 2009. Melanie had her second child, Brayton, in 2012. Karen was a fun, loving and very attentive Gram to Levi and Brayton. She spent all of her free time with Melanie, Gabe, Levi and Brayton – her family was everything to her. She enjoyed watching her grandkids compete in sports and was very involved in their lives.
Karen is survived by her father, Melvin R. Call of Burley; her only child, Melanie (Gabriel) Apple of Milliken, Colorado; grandson, Levi and granddaughter, Brayton; siblings, Leland (Judy) Call of Francis, Utah, LaRene (Steven) Woolstenhulme of St. George, Utah and Susan Tyacke of Federal Way, Washington; nieces, Kindra, Kara, Jordan, Janae and Alyssa; nephews, Chad, Coy, Ryan, Eli, Stayton and Dallas; numerous great-nephews and great-nieces; and many wonderful friends.
Karen was preceded in death by her paternal and maternal grandparents; her mother, Enetta Call; a sister, Lenee Call; a brother, Todd Call; and nephew, Shane Call.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 6, at the Call residence "The Farm" located at 268 W. 400 S., of Burley.
A live webcast of the Memorial Service will be available and maintained at the following link: https://youtu.be/CbhCFvDxxrg.
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Chrissy King
July 26, 2024
We are very saddened to hear of Karen's passing. My husband and I worked with her for many years at Home Depot.
Our family visited with her when we shopped at Sprouts when she was working there. Our two boys loved seeing Karen, she would often give them a lollipop or sample of gummy candy and she always talked to them and made them feel special. I will miss our chats and her loving, caring smile. Rest in Peace Karen, you are loved and will be missed.
Ryan, Chrissy, Asher, and Lukyn King
Paul Allred
July 13, 2024
I was friends with Karen and others in her crowd in high school. Karen was one of the most beautiful girls in our school and J have to admit that I had a secret crush on Karen even though she was older than me!
The Call family´ was such a respected name in our community. I used to drive an old Mustang to the Call residence in the winyet time to see Susan and, hopefully, Karen also. ,
Kelly Murdock
July 9, 2024
She was my hero in high school because she could drive a stick shift! So cool!
Kelly Walker Murdock
Shelly and Bill
July 8, 2024
Karen was a delight, we became instant friends. We will Mia. Her a lot. Our deepest condolences to her family. I will miss her smile.
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July 4, 2024
She was always nice and polite in HS my condolences to her family and friends!
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