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 1st 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 1st 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 1st 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 2nd 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.
To Karen's family - I can't tell you how sad I was to hear of Karen's passing. It was truly a shock. I've known Karen for several years in our time working at Digital/Compaq & HP - and she was an absolute Joy to work with. In fact when my friend Kim was moving to Park City - I told her to hook up with Karen she was one of those fun girlfriends!!! I'm glad they did. We have to take comfort that Karen is in a better place and happy to be near her mother again.
ReplyDeleteMy prayers are with you all.
Mary Kay Bolin - HP