Memories of Karen from LeAnn, her Niece

When I was younger Aunt Karen had a condo near my parents. I loved to go visit her. I am pretty sure that I bugged my parents every day to go visit. I wanted to swim, swim, swim and eat yummy snacks at Aunt Karen's house!  I remember swimming until we crashed. Then we would head over to her house and chill. She was always so generous and let us have as many snacks as we wanted.

I also have this great memory of driving to Denver, Colorado with her and my father. She was moving there for a job. It was such a great trip. She took time to do some fun touristy stuff with us. We went to a fun place for dinner called Casa Bonita. They had sky divers jumping during dinner. We also had a old fashioned type Western Picture place. We had our pictures taken. Karen did her usual and made a funny face. Karen took the time to play all the arcade games with me. We also visited the Coor's Brewery. It was a really neat tour. At the end was taste testing and Karen harassed me about being too young. I was sipping Coke while my dad and her tasted the other drinks. (Okay, Karen probably had a sip of Coke too!) On that trip we also went and got a yummy steak dinner. It was a neat place that would cut off anyone who wore a fancy tie to dinner. It also had a giant yellow slide in the building. Karen, of course, always willing to have fun went down it several times with me.

I also remember a great trip to Yellowstone that Karen took with my Family. She was suppose to sleep with me and I was such a sleep kicker she ended up on the floor. Poor Karen. Karen made that trip so fun.  She had driven her own car and I remember all of the kids wanted to ride with her. I remember when I got her all to myself, she was showing me how cruise control worked. I was young and she let me push the button that speed up the car and I was thrilled! Plus I was in the car with the coolest Aunt, I was in kid heaven!

Dolly Drawing

Karen drew this picture of LeAnn's dog Dolly.  She loves dogs and especially loved Dolly!

Fun Ride

Karen LOVES riding in her sweet ride.  You might say she would rather drive topless. 

Sobering to think that this car will no longer grace its usual parking spot with a happy and playful Karen waiting just inside the door of the family house.

Karen Loves Her Mom

Karen cared for her mom, Viola Webb, with a selfless tenderness and a sense of humor through all the difficult days. 

Growing Up

Track Star

Look at those legs!

Fun times with friends after a track meet.

Precious Child

Grandpa's Favorite Picture

Senior High School Graduation Picture: 1979

July 12, 1961 - May 22, 2012

Karen Webb      

Our hearts break as we remember our daughter, sister, aunt, great aunt, friend, confidant, care giver, coworker, volunteer, support and listener.

Born in Salt Lake City, Utah the seventh child to Ralph and Viola Webb.  Beloved Sister to Diana, Dale, Craig, Gary, Debbie and Julie. Favorite Aunt to Cindy, David, Scotty, Michelle, Doug, Kara, Natalie, Melina, LeAnn, Kathy, Kim, Amy, Jeffery, Gina, Valerie, Kayla.

Preceded in death by her Mother, whom she tirelessly cared for and loved dearly.  She leaves behind her broken hearted father whom she also cared for and to whom she was extremely close.  She loved her family and enjoyed having them around her. She had a warm compassionate spirit that made those around her feel welcome and comfortable.

Karen was raised in Millcreek and graduated from Olympus High School.  At Olympus she was a Track Star and ran the 100m, 220m, 440m Relay, and the 880 Relay.  Her Relay team took 1^st place at State Competition.  Her track friends and team were very special to her and she often shared stories about those memories.

Karen graduated from the University of Phoenix and enjoyed life-long learning.  Schooling was important to her and she encouraged her nieces and nephews to further their education.

She was extremely artistic.  Painting and art were her passion.  As a crafter she loved giving her creations as gifts to family and friends.   Her masterful Tole painting skills brightened many homes.

Her other passion was Coca-Cola.   She learned at an early age that blood wasn’t the most important liquid in her body and water had no place.   Coke truly was “IT”.

She worked with many dear friends at Safeway, Digital, Compaq, Coca-Cola and Hewlett -Packard.  Her coworkers considered her a lively, fun and priceless addition.

She dedicated her life to serving others.  She gave each and every person in her life 100% attention and love.  She wholeheartedly listened and cared for countless individuals.  Always happy, funny, smiling, Karen brought joy to everyone she knew.  She made everyone feel like they were the most important person in her life. Truly an Angel in every sense of the word.

Giving constant care and service as a 1^st Choice Hospice Volunteer for 6 years.  She selflessly served countless individuals.  Somehow managing to serve more hours volunteering, than a full time paid employee worked in a week’s time.  She was chosen as 1^st Choice’s “Volunteer of the Year” many years.

She was the glue that held our family together.  Wherever Karen was, that is where home was. She was a personal confidant to more people than we even know. She gave to all and expected nothing in return. She gave more in a week than most people give their whole life.  She was more than just an aunt, sister, daughter, and friend; to those that loved her she was a 2^nd mother and even the best friend one could hope for.

Karen will be dearly missed by countless people.  She leaves emptiness in the lives of those who know her.  Her family finds peace and solace in the thoughts of Karen resting in the arms of her mother.  They are sure to both be watching over those they love.