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Karen Blankenship Obituary
Iowa City - Rev. Karen (Crow) Blankenship, 60, died February 14, 2018, at home in West Henrietta, NY.
Visitation will be held at Calvary Community Church in Henrietta, NY, on Sunday, Feb. 18, from 4-6:30 p.m., followed by a memorial service on Monday, Feb. 19, at 11 a.m. An additional service will take place at the Iowa City Church of the Nazarene in Iowa City, IA on Friday, Feb. 23 with visitation at 10 a.m. followed by a memorial service at 11 a.m. Interment will be at Memory Gardens Cemetery in Iowa City, IA. To share a thought, memory or condolence with Karen's family please visit the funeral home website @ www.gayandciha.com.
She was born in 1957 in Iowa City to Lynn and Ruth Crow. She graduated from Iowa City High in 1976. She received a B.A. degree from MidAmerica Nazarene University in 1979 and earned an M.A. degree from Wheaton College in 1982. She met her future husband, Mark Blankenship, while both were attending Nazarene Theological Seminary. They were married in Iowa City in 1983.
The Church of the Nazarene ordained her to the order of Deacon in 1993 and the order of Elder in 2014.
Rev. Blankenship is survived by her husband, Mark; parents, Lynn and Ruth Crow; brother and his spouse, Steven and Jennifer Crow, and their son, Clayton; 2 sons and their spouses, Peter and Rachel Blankenship, Michael and Shannon Blankenship; and 2 grandchildren.
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Fred Morrison
April 20, 2018
Mark,
Cheryl and I have good memories of our time together in Iowa. We are lifting you in prayer.
Fred Morrison
Tammy John
April 5, 2018
So deeply saddened to read of Karen's passing. She was a very special person. I have many fond memories of Karen and her family. She was inspirational as a young person and know that she has lived her life serving God and spreading His love to those around her. Praying for her family and pray that they will feel God's compassion during their time of mourning.
Kaylene Wiley
February 25, 2018
Karen honored God in everything she did and said. I knew her from teen camp in Iowa and later in college. She has reached hee eternal home andas Mark Lowry says, is "kicking up gold dust". She is having a wonderful time in His presence. May God give her family peace in the midst of their loss.
Dr. Ronald E..and Judith Wilson
February 23, 2018
We were so saddened to hear of the passing of dear Karen. Our most sincere condolences to you....Lynn and Ruth; Mark and the kids: and the whole extended family. We remember with fondness the beautiful and bright young lady in our youth group when we served as her pastor (1969-1977). Her warm spirit and clear testimony made an impact beyond our understanding. May our lives continue to demonstrate the Love that she found in our Lord Jesus.
With our love.. Ron and Judy Wilson and family...Olathe,Kansas...
Jim Winfrey
February 17, 2018
Mark, Marilyn and I were shocked and saddened to learn of your wife's untimely death. You are in our prayers. Jim & Marilyn Winfrey.
February 16, 2018
Sorry for your loss. God will make you firm, he will make you strong. 1 Peter 5:10
Philip and Gisela Romas
February 16, 2018
We are so very sorry to hear of Karen's passing. Our loss is heaven's gain. Remember, your separation is temporary as you will see her again.
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