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Karen Beda Obituary
November 19, 1943 - July 9, 2024
Karen Kay Beda (Cramer), 80 of Omaha Nebraska passed away on July 9, 2024 after spending her final days at the Josie Harper Hospice House. Karen was at peace and surrounded by her loving family.
Karen was born on November 19, 1943 to Thomas and Kathleen Cramer in Omaha, Nebraska. She graduated from Ryan High School in 1962. Karen spent most of her early years raising her three children Steve, David and Nicole.
In 2009, Karen retired from the Douglas County District Court Clerk's Office and spent her time loving and enjoying her beautiful grandchildren: Madison, Nathan, Kennedy, Maeve, Paige, Taylor, Grace, Jackson and Cole. Karen's children and grandchildren are grateful for her lessons of love, creativity, faith, and kindness.
Karen was predeceased by her father and mother Thomas and Kathleen Cramer, sister Jeannie Wheeler and brother Paul Cramer. She is survived by sister Colleen Sledge, children Steve (Julie) Beda, David Beda, and Nicole Cavanaugh (Sean Otterberg), close friend Frank O'Conner and her nine grandchildren.
A visitation will be held at Holy Cross Church, 4810 Woolworth Ave on Monday, July 29, 2024, from 9:30 to 11:00, followed by a mass at 11:00 and interment at Resurrection Cemetery.
Donations on behalf of Karen can be made to Josie Harper Hospice House, Shriners Hospital or Wounded Warriors.
Memories and Condolences
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Alvina O'Keefe
July 27, 2024
Our sincere condolences to Frank and the family on their loss. Karen was such a lovely person. Bob and Alvina O'Keefe
Judy Buono
July 22, 2024
To the Beda Family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. Karen was the sweetest and kindest person. She will be sadly missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing her.
I am retired from the City of Omaha and I had interaction with the office in which she worked and became acquainted with Karen. She was just a lovely person.
God bless and be with you all during this most difficult time. She will always live within your hearts through your many fond memories of her.
In Christian Love and Deepest Sympathy,
Judy Buono
(Retired City of Omaha)
Sherry Olson Stoffel
July 22, 2024
I knew Karen way back in our early "young wives and mother's day. She was a beautiful, kind, loving and sweet woman, and we shared a lot of the same views and ideas as well as cirucumstances in our lives. I remember her fondly and send my condolences to the family. She was a special person, may God grant her peace and joy in her heavenly home.
BOB McCANN CLASSOF 62
July 22, 2024
IN DEEP SADNESS FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR LOVE ONE MAY GOD HOLD HER CLOSE IN PRAYER AND SYMPATHY
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