Karen Lyman Obituary
PRICE- Our mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, Karen Lyman, age 56, passed away peacefully March 19, 2024, at Castleview Hospital in Price, Utah.
She was born October 12, 1967, in Warsaw, New York to Michael Leo and Sandra Jean Browne Regan.
Married James Swarthout July 27, 2007, in Clearwater, Florida. He preceded her in death.
Karen loved the beach and the sunshine. She loved going to the movies with her sister. Karen and her sister loved going camping at Letchworth State Park and traveling to Michigan to visit their uncle Jim and his family. Karen enjoyed playing cards and board games especially with her Jim.
Survived by her children, Stephanie (Michael) Mercado, York, PA., Patrick Rice, Perry, NY., Elizabeth Rice, Rochester, NY., Erienne (Conner) Edwards, North Carolina; 4 grandchildren; siblings, Celeen (James) Woodard, Price, Timothy Regan, Warsaw, NY.
Preceded in death by her son, Matthew Rice; the love of her life, James Swarthout; parents, Michael and Sandra Regan.
A celebration of life will be held in Warsaw, New York at a later date. Arrangements are in the trusted care of Fausett Mortuaries where friends are always welcome and may share memories online at www.fausettmortuary.com.
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680 East 100 South, Price, UT 84501
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