"Karen was one sweet and fine lady. Always had a smile and time to say hello. She will be missed. The world needs more people like your Mom."

"My sympathies to Karen?s family.She was one of hardest working woman I know. Cindy"

"Prayers for the family Jacki Anthony"

"Vivian & family my condolences to you & your family & will be in my prayers"

"Viv and family, I am so sorry for your loss! Karen was a great lady and I\'m glad that I got to meet her and work with her at Wesco. Lots of love, Jess Malone"

"Oh Viv, I am so sorry to hear about your mom. Karen was a wonderful lady. I loved working with her & the ladies at work always lit up when they knew Karen was coming in! If only everyone was as kind as your mother was, it would indeed be a better world! My sympathies to you & the rest of your family."

"My thoughts and prayers are with Karen\'s family at this sad and difficult time. She came to the United Church of Manilla and was a true ray of sunshine. She will truly be missed."

"Cheryl, Donna, & Vivian, My heartfelt sympathy on the loss of your Mom. I always enjoyed her sense of humor, and was fortunate to get to work with her. May she rest in peace and perpetual light shine upon her. May God fill your hearts with peace and strength."

"Karen had a heart of gold and was so kind.. She was generous with her time and treasures and such a hard worker. She went out of her way to bring us rhubarb several times a summer and we would have a fun visit. I enjoyed working with her and considered her a good friend for many years. Viv you are in my thoughts. You and your family have my sympathy and prayers."

"I have known Karen for years and she was a very sweet lady always willing to help someone out RIP Karen. My sympathy for the family "

"We share in your loss & will miss Karen. We loved having her as part of United Church Family. May you find Peace & be blessed with the comfort of our Lord Almighty. He holds you close in your sorrow."

"Viv and family, I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to all of you. I new Karen through the Bowling Alley and her being a member of the Klondike Hotel. She was a sweet lady, who sure liked to visit and help in any way she could. We will all miss her and her ambitious ways. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers. Sandi Gruhn, and the rest of the Klondike members. May she rest in peace."

"Karen was a wonderful lady & great friend of my mom. My heart goes out to you all in this time of your loss."

"Donna and family, I am so very sorry for the loss of your mother. You are in our thoughts and Prayers . Susan Brosnahan Grau"

"Deepest sympathies to Viv and her family! You're mom was always so full of smiles and so much energy. If she saw you somewhere , you can bet she would come over just to say hello. An inspiration to us all. Rest in peace Karen... you will be missed."