Karen Randall Fernelius

Karen Randall Fernelius obituary, North Salt Lake, UT

Karen Randall Fernelius

Karen Fernelius Obituary

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Karen Randall Fernelius passed away on March 24, 2024. She was born on October 17, 1937, to Kenneth Randall and Gertrude Nichols. She graduated in 1955 from South High School. Karen married Roger Kent Fernelius on September 19, 1959, but later divorced. They had three children: Marci, Daren and Kerry. 

Karen was an avid golfer and runner. She loved boating, camping, and anything to do with family! Karen loved long drives through the canyons and admiring the beauty of the Earth. She loved her children and grandchildren; they were her life.

We were all lucky to have her in our lives. She will be greatly missed.

Karen was preceded in death by her brother Brent and her son Kerry.

She is survived by her brother Lynn (Caryn), daughter Marci (Amy), and son Daren (Jãna) – grandchildren: Brett (Katie), Brandyn (Jocelyn), Jerika and Kayla – as well as 4 great-grandchildren: Allee, Braelyn, Thaddeus, and Jaxxon.

There will be no services per her request.

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