Rob and family

I was so sorry to hear of Karen’s passing. Deepest heart felt sympathies to you and your family. Growing up with all of you made me remember Karen’s laugh and her zest for life. One never could be sad in her presence she would just snap you out of your bad mood. She was a loyal, great friend and I hope that your memories of her smile and love give you and your family some peace.

Rita Manning (Zirk)

I am truly deeply sorry to hear of Karen's passing. I was fortunate to have worked with Karen when she was at Canada Customs. In fact, I sat beside her. She was always willing to help anyone who needed a hand. She never had a bad day or a bad word to say about anyone. And boy could she bake!!!!!! No one compete with her. She always had time to lend a shoulder and was a trusted friend. Thank you for sharing her with us.

I know she is looking out for her family. She is a wonderful lady and will be a wonderful Guardian Angel.

I pray her dear husband Rob, her sons and daughter-in-laws and grandchildren.

Gail Hood

So sad to hear of your loss, Karen was a wonderful caring person. I am so grateful for the time I spent with her, she was a very special person.

Geordie

Dear Rob and family,

We are so sorry for your loss. Karen and I became friends just recently. Husbands and their motorcycles were the first thing we had in common. In the short time that I knew Karen we enjoyed the cinema, coffees, and lunches. Her cream buns were to die for.

We send our love and thoughts to you Rob and family. Anne and Ross Whitehead

Rob, and family,

Karen was a very special person and I will miss her greatly,.

Some of my memories include Starbucks coffee dates with the girls, her great sense of humour and her laugh, and amazing baking and Christmas trays. Her work ethic and professionalism was second to none, and her love and pride of her family shone through in the stories and pictures she shared. I was always amazed at her thoughtfulness as she never missed sending a birthday or Christmas card.

I am so sorry for your loss,

Diane Bischke

Rob, and family –

We were saddened to hear of Karen’s passing and would like to extend our condolences.

Karen was always so kind and willing to share ( especially her wonderful baking) – she will be greatly missed by all of us here at Hill & Associates. We know she is in a better place and will always watch over you and the Grandchildren. One of our memories of her was at the Christmas Breakfast last year sitting on the floor listening to the music with them. She was an amazing lady who touched so many people.

Wayne Hill, Taylor Hill and Laurie Ramos

We offer our heart felt condolences to Rob, his sons, daughter in law’s, and grandchildren with the loss of Karen.

Karen was a wonderful person and a great friend with a Huge Heart. She always made you welcome in her home and with her friends. She was just FUN to be with.

Karen was also a wonderful to work with. She had enthusiasm and the ability to take on any task or position and do it with a positive attitude and a smile.

She will be truly missed.

Al &Ginny

Rob, Jeff, Mike and family

Words cannot express how sorry and saddened we are for your loss.

It is truly a rare gift to find such a wonderful, caring, and selfless friend like Karen. She never missed an opportunity to make you feel special by sending you a card for all occasions, baking you your favourite cookies or picking you up a little something special on one of her shopping trips to Havre or Great Falls. At Thanksgiving she texted me to let me know she was sending Mike home with something for me. It was a package of Purdy’s chocolates that she knew were my favourites. I was just so touched that although she was feeling so sick she did this, but that was Karen!

I feel so blessed to have had Karen as a friend and will miss her so much. She was the best and I'm sure there's a special place in heaven for her.

Our deepest condolences to all her family.

Joanne & Ray

It is with heavy heart that I share your grief with the loss of dear Karen. She was one of the kindest persons on earth. I like to think she is with Averil now. Her journey is over.

My best memory was when she was the flower girl at my wedding . She grew up to make the world a better place

Dear Rob, Jeff, Mike and family,

May care and love of those around you provide comfort and peace to you get you through the days and months ahead. My most sincere condolences.

I’ve admired Karen since I met her which was your wedding and she was the most beautiful young bride. Karen always put all her effort into everything. Her wedding was beautiful and at the Kinsmen Centre is where I aspired to have my wedding just like hers. Everything Karen touched turned to gold. I will think of her as I always do, when I make Yorkshire Pudding, with a wooden spoon that’s her trick. Our Christmas dinner now also includes Karen’s famous Watergate salad. There is nothing better than her three layer lemon dessert though her trifles are pretty close. I have missed and will miss our long talks at the family reunions and camping.

Karen was truly a gem, a one of a kind. She will be missed for her kindness, generosity and love towards children and animals.

In this tough time in your lives, may our friendship, sympathy and heartfelt condolences bring you comfort.

Diana, Nathan and Carson.

To Rob, Jeff, Mika and family

I’m so sorry to hear the news of Karen’s passing. I liked Karen from the first moment I meet her so many years ago at Rosen Lake. I always enjoyed your visits to Tie and of course Karen’s Nanaimo bars. She loved her family and I know that she will be missed!

Dearest Rob, Jeff (and family) and Mike (and family).

It is with a heavy heart that I say goodbye to such a dear person that I had the honour and privilege to refer to as my 'sister' within the Ryan family. Karen reached out to me during our similar yet so different paths in our journey fighting a common foe. She shared a wealth of information and inspiration which I will be forever grateful to her. Karen touched so many people in such a sincere and caring way and we are all blessed to have had her in our lives. She will be forever missed but will remain in our hearts always. Our thoughts are with you Rob, and your sons and their families, as you lean on each other and those close to you as we all remember what a caring, loving, and special person Karen was and always will be.

Our sincere condolences,

Deb and Stan and Britni Green

To Rob, Jeff, Mike, Jill and Jack,

Our sincerest condolences to you and your family. I will always remember my cousin Karen as a kind and caring person.

Stacey and Mike Frislev

Dear Rob,

I am so sad to hear the news of Karen’s passing. You and Karen were my best friends growing up. You and Karen were great together. Karen had so many good qualities. She was kind, great cook and never missed a birthday. She was very thoughtful.

We did a lot of things together such a Pizza and Dallas every Friday night, Kelowna camping every summer, the odd ski trip and fun times in Vegas.good memories.

I hope as time moves on you will find comfort and happiness with all your memories

Your in my thoughts

Love Susan McCormack

Rob, Jeff , Mike and family

Our deepest sympathy is with all of you.

Karen was such an inspiration and leader in all she did. Karen had such a big generous heart.

True to family and friends. My best friend help me in so many ways with crafts, cooking, swimming

and most of all friendship. Our hearts are very heavy and will miss her dearly.

Wendy and Bob

Rob and Family

We were fortunate to meet Karen and Rob when they moved to Okotoks.

Karen was certainly a great neighbour and friend.

She was friendly and caring and yes we got to enjoy her delicious baking.

Wish our friendship could have continued for many more years.

Sincere Sympathy

Jackie and Don Murray

Karen was born on the 24th of December and I always felt she got jipped when it came to gifts for Christmas and her Birthday. She had the biggest heart of anyone I know for being so generous with her time to make others happy. From her exotic Christmas baking to her fabulous dinners to bringing me a beautiful Birthday cake every year I'm at ease knowing she's in heaven with our mom and dad.

Dearest Rob, Jeff and Mike,

Our deepest condolences to you all. Our thoughts have been with you every day and our hearts are heavy.

Having been married to Karen’s nephew for the last 18 years I consider myself extremely lucky to have been a part of her life. I always looked up to her and looked forward to her wonderful home cooked meals, delicious baking and conversations. She truly was one of a kind. A very thoughtful lady with such a big heart and a great sense of humour. One of my most recent fond memories was that of spending last New Years Eve with her and family playing Cheaters Edition Monopoly. She didn’t miss a cheat!!

She will be dearly missed.

Much love to you all. xo

The Wallin family

Dearest Rob and Family

Our hearts are breaking for you all. Karen was more than my cousin. We shared many great childhood memories and spent holidays at Rosen Lake with all of the Pascoes teaching us to waterski. Then we grew up and off to Green Lake.

Karen was the most caring person I ever met. Well her courageous and brave battle is now over. She’s with her parents and mine, they will be looking after her now.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all

Big Hugs with Love Kim and Ken

I appreciated Karen. She had a good sense a humour and was a joy to work with at “The Hall” Karen will be deeply missed! My prayers and condolences to her family.

-Sterling S

Rob, Jeff, Michael and family,

I am so sorry for your loss. When I think of karen, I think of how much she enjoyed time with her family. She was a hard worker, who was always ready to pitch in. Her baking was well known and In our family The nanaimo bars were the coveted treat. Karen made a great impression and she will be missed. Our thoughts are with you.

Russ and Arlene Bedell

We are so sorry for the loss of Karen. She was one of a kind, gentle & caring. Our deepest sympathies to you Rob & family. You are all in our thoughts. Wendy & John Chilton

To Karen's family

I was very saddened to hear of this news. I worked in another department within the City of Medicine Hat, however I had a lot of dealings with Karen and the Purchasing Department. She sometimes had to question what we were doing, and put me in line, but she always did that in the nicest way. We got along very well and I most certainly missed her when she left the City.

My sincere condolences to the family. A wonderful lady that will be deeply missed!

Pam Antler

About my sister Karen,

1957 was the most special Christmas’ of my life. I got a baby sister for a Christmas present!

I was 5 years old and I remember that my mom was missing from the Christmas morning celebrations. I must have got lots of presents though, because I don’t recall feeling lonely or blue while mom was in the hospital. I just knew that on December 24th, I got a real baby sister for a lifetime.

When mom came home from the hospital, she laid my baby sister, whose name was Karen Joy, down on the chesterfield. She was wrapped up very tightly and just staring at me. That moment was 63 years ago, but it’s so clear, it’s like it was just yesterday. And the wrapped-up-tight baby girl? I remember looking into her wide open, liquid brown eyes and seeing the lights and tinsel of the Christmas tree reflected in her eyes. I have never ever forgotten that moment.

Karen, being a special Christmas baby just loved the “Joy” of Christmas. I think she kept Christmas in her heart all year. I’m sure all of us have enjoyed her Christmas Baking!

On the night in October, I sent her this message:

I am sending a dove to heaven, with a parcel on its wings.

Be careful when you open it, it’s full of beautiful things.

Inside are a million kisses, wrapped up in a million hugs.

To say how much I miss you, and to send you all my Love.

I hold you close within my heart, and there you will remain.

To walk with me throughout my life, until we meet again.

Jill

xo

Rob and Family

I am very sorry for your loss and deeply saddened.

Karen was such a kind and caring person who always put others before herself. Such a sweetheart.

I am so happy to have met her and proud to call her my friend. I will miss her dearly.

My deepest sympathies go out to the entire family.

Kim Ashby

Rob & Family

Our thoughts & prayers are with you all. Karen was a amazing lady, we are so happy we got to meet you'se and spend time. We will never forget all the good meals & desert she made .Deepest Sympathy Love Shannon & Kelven