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Judy Joy Karon

1936 - 2024

BORN

1936

DIED

2024

Judy Karon Obituary

Judy Joy Karon

July 9, 1936 - March 13, 2024

University Place, Washington - Judy Joy Karon, 87, of University Place, WA, passed away on March 13, 2024. She was a loving mother and grandmother who owned and operated Karon's Pre-School for 20 years in University Place. Judy had a passion for teaching young children and animals, especially monarch butterflies. In her later years, she dedicated her time to knitting hundreds of scarves for the homeless.

Judy is survived by her children Joy Broda (Jimm), Jill Karon-Ross (Rob), grandchildren Crystal Komenda (Matt), Cody Komenda (Colleen), Hanni Hermann (Jordan), and three great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister Bene Powell. Judy was preceded in death by her husband Ken Karon.

A ceremony to honor Judy's life will be held at Home of Peace Cemetery in Lakewood, WA on March 18, 2024, at 1:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Washington State Chapter.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by News Tribune (Tacoma) on Mar. 17, 2024.

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Linda Brown

April 2, 2024

Judy was a warm and wonderful person. She will be missed.
Rainer and Linda Brown

Ted and Ann Johnson

March 23, 2024

Mrs. Karon was a very special person and extra special pre-school teacher. She loved the children and loved teaching them. She was exceptionally kind and unlocked the wonderful world of learning for our two children.

Carey and Dave Nyman

March 19, 2024

Our two boys were lucky to attend Karon´s Preschool. Judy loved the kids and she prepared them for future grades. She allowed parents to observe from a special room without the kids knowing we were there.

mary miller chapman

March 17, 2024

Our two children thoroughly enjoyed their years with Mrs. Karon! She was an amazing teacher, and taught them everything they needed to be successful students. I will forever be grateful.

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