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KAREN "TINKER" BOAT

KAREN BOAT Obituary


Dec 22, 1949 - May 19, 2009

Richland, Wash.

Karen 'Tinker' Boat passed peacefully with her family by her side.

She is survived by her siblings, Kevin, Timmy, and Patti. Her children Francy (son Derrek), Candy (children, Vince, William, Jared and Ronny), and Pudgy (Ken) (son Daniel). Also survived by her are her loving animals Lady and Karen, 'yes my dog's name is Karen.'

She was preceded in death by her parents Daddy (Willis/Bill), Mom (Arlene/Bobby), and Father (Douglas Lowell Johnson) and loving dog Quiche, RIP.

In lieu of flowers, please make all donations in her name to the following charities: World Wildlife Fund and Sierra Club, or take the time to plant a tree in your favorite forest in her honor.

Memorial services will be held at Baptist Church, 913 W. Sylvester, Pasco, WA 99301. Seating will start at 10:30 a.m. with services starting at 11:00 a.m.

'Tinker' requests bright and happy colors be worn.

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

Published by Tri-City Herald on May 22, 2009.

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