Karen Marietta Derbyshire Larsen

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Karen Larsen Obituary

Karen Marietta Derbyshire Larsen
1941 ~ 2013
Karen Marietta Larsen, age 72, passed away October 26, 2013 in Salt Lake City, UT.
She was born May 30, 1941 to Joseph and Edith Marietta Jensen Derbyshire. She married Alwyn Berry Larsen, July 26, 1963 in the Salt Lake Temple. Karen graduated from South High School in 1959. She attended Stevens-Henager College and the University of Utah. She was a member of the LDS church and served in many callings. She loved to watch sports, particularly U of U football, Utah Jazz and LA Dodgers. Her family was the most important to her, especially her grandsons. Karen was thoughtful and generous and helped many people in her lifetime.
She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Alwyn; children, Leesa (Duane) Moll and Matthew (Shelby) Larsen; seven grandsons, Nick, Tom, Tyler, Timothy, Austin, Jonathan and Benjamin; one great grandson, Gavin; three sisters, nine brothers-in-law and ten sisters- in-law. Preceded in death by her parents and Alwyn's parents; granddaughter, Brandy and grandson, Randy; two sisters, one brother and four brothers-in-law.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 2, 2013, 12 noon at the McKinley Ward, 1883 South West Temple. A viewing will be held on Friday, from 6-8:00 pm at Redwood Memorial, 6500 South Redwood Road and again one hour prior at the church. Interment to follow at Redwood Memorial.
Our family would like to thank the many people who have cared for her over the last 3 ½ years, especially Dr. Kristen Dascomb, Maria, Janet, Maurice and countless others. Thank you.

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Published by The Salt Lake Tribune from Oct. 31 to Nov. 1, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Karen Larsen

9 Entries

Claire Benvegnu

November 21, 2013

Karen will be missed terribly by all those who have ever met her. She was kind, funny and very special. Alwyn you are in our prayers. Love from all at Smith's Pharmacy.

November 4, 2013

I greatly miss my sister Karen. I was 14 when she was born. Two of her three older sisters were married before she was born and she was only three when her sister Ginny married. So to Karen I was always her "big sister." I was her baby-sitter during her childhood and we were close friends the rest of her life. My family and I have many happy memories of times spent with Karen, Alwyn, Leesa and Matthew. Karen had compassion for those in need and truly lived the two great commandments. She loved God with all her heart and her neighbor as herself. She was a great example to me. She had a great sense of humor, loved to tell jokes, and make others laugh. Alwyn, thank you for your TLC of Karen during her long and debilitating illness. I love you as a brother. I know that you, Leesa and Matt will miss her so very much. May God bless and comfort you and keep you in His care.
My love to all of you,
Margaret

Patsy Savas

November 2, 2013

May her Memory be eternal! Our deepest sympathy's. So sorry we couldn't make it for the services due to my illness. Karen I don't even know how to count as high as all the times you made me laugh over the years. We love you and know you are in paradise with our beautiful Jesus Christ. Rest in peace sweet lady.. All of our love. Patsy And Jim, Gena And Matt

Laura Newren McKinley Ward

November 2, 2013

Alwynn, So sorry to hear of Karen's passing. I will always have great memories. You are in my prayers.

Ernest Cole

November 1, 2013

sorry to hear about Karen's passing I knew Karen when I was a member in the McKinley ward up until I got married and moved to Missouri, my prayer's go out to Alwyn and family for their lost.

Debbie Bullock

November 1, 2013

I met and came to know Karen through my best friend, her daughter Leesa. She loved her family and was very dedicated to them. I so enjoyed her company. I know it will be a struggle for Alwin, her children and her grandchildren to continue on in this life without her by their side. We do know she is waiting in heaven with her family, and enjoying their company and getting to know Brandy and Randy who have waited for her loving arms. But we will meet her again, and I hope you all can feel her presence as a guardian angel through your time until you are all together again. I love you and pray you will find peace in the gospel. Love Debbie B, Don,Richard, Candice and Emily Bullock ((hugs))

Annette Crabtree

October 31, 2013

I will miss Karen. She was so dear and sweet to me, when I was struggling as a teen, and needed a friend. Alwyn & Karen took me places and always made me feel welcome. I am going to miss her, but I am happy to know where she is, in a better place, and no pain. I hope she takes my sweet Blane and will be a friend like she was for me up in heaven. My sincerest sympathies to Alwyn, Leesa, & Mathew. Stay close . Love and best wishes Annette

Albert Jensen

October 31, 2013

I first met Karen when I visited the family home with my high school friend Joe, her brother. She was 10 years old and a spirited and lively young girl. She had written a "novel" and delighted us all in reading it. My contacts with her were few after that, but she was always cheerful and full of life. I was saddened last week when I heard of her sister Dorothy's passing. Her remaining sisters I'm sure are going to deeply miss her as well as Dorothy and I hope they get through this time of double loss with health and spirit intact. I know Karen was well beloved.

Loree Morris

October 31, 2013

I will dearly miss my Aunt Karen. I remember sleeping in her basement many times through my life especially during college years. She was always bigger than life, happy and making light of all her physical problems, never complaining, she truely endured to the end. My sincere heart felt condolences to you all Alwyn, Leesa and Matt and the rest of the family.

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