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Karie Van Deusen Obituary

Karie Lynn Van Deusen

OLEAN --- Karie L. Van Deusen of 116 South 12th Street went to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 18, 2024, from injuries sustained in a traffic accident.

Born February 16, 1977, she was the daughter of David and Nancy Van Deusen who survive.

Karie was a 1995 graduate of Olean High School. She received her bachelor and master's degree in childhood education and devoted her life teaching at a couple of local schools. She was loved by all her students and coworkers. She always went above and beyond to advocate for them.

Karie was a member of the Nickel City Nomads M.C, a very active member of the Olean Moose Lodge, and the Fraternal Dart League that she helped run for many years. She previously ran the Little League Football Program known as the Olean South Knights.

Karie is survived by her parents, her daughter, Corie A. Van Deusen; significant other, Steven Myszka; one brother, Keith J. (Lauren) Van Deusen and their three children, Cooper and twins Livy and Whitney Van Deusen

Friends will be received at the Letro-McIntosh-Spink Funeral Home, Inc., 646 E. State St., Olean on Saturday, July 27, 2024, from 1:30 to 3:00 at which time a memorial service will be held. The Rev. Kim Rossi will officiate. Online condolences may be made at www.letromcintoshspinkfuneralhome.com

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to St. Jude's Children Research Hospital at 501 St. Jude’s Place Memphis, TN 38105.

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Published by Olean Times Herald on Jul. 24, 2024.

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Nicki Morgan

July 24, 2024

Karie was a sweet girl. Always concerned for everyone around her. Very sad to hear this news. My condolences to her family.

Kristen Fairbanks Arnold

July 24, 2024

Van Deusen family & friends, my heart is breaking to hear your beautiful Karie has passed, I think about all the times this 14th street gal babysat for Keith & Karie, thoughts and prayers to all

Margie Goodemote

July 24, 2024

Fuzzy, Nancy and family - I can't even express how awful I feel for all of you. Karie was a great person and so much fun to be around, even as a little girl. Please know that you guys are all in my thoughts and prayers and what a big part of my life you've been all these years. You are all very much loved. Margie

Mark Huber

July 24, 2024

David, Nancy my thoughts and prayers are with you. So sorry! Mark Huber

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27

Visitation

1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Letro-McIntosh-Spink Funeral Home, Inc. - Olean

646 E State St, Olean, NY 14760

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27

Memorial service

3:00 p.m.

Letro-McIntosh-Spink Funeral Home, Inc. - Olean

646 E State St, Olean, NY 14760

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646 E State St, Olean, NY 14760

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