Karen Irene White, 68, of Sedro-Woolley, passed away Monday, November 1, 2010 at Skagit Valley Hospital in Mount Vernon.
She was born on October 11, 1942 in Sedro-Woolley, the daughter of Melvin and Myrtle (Hall) Hoffman. Karen was raised and attended school in Sedro-Woolley, graduating with the class of 1960. After graduation, she worked at the Doctor’s Hospital in Seattle where she met the love of her life, Jim, who was stationed at Whidbey Island Naval Air Station. The two were married in Madison, Missouri on September 2, 1962.
Over the years, Karen worked for Skagit Corporation in Sedro-Woolley, Western Washington Farm Crops Association in Mt. Vernon, and later for Jim’s Hauling in Mt. Vernon. She enjoyed gardening, her flowers and doing crossword puzzles. She had a special love for the many animals she raised over the years. Karen had a passion for softball, playing catcher for the women’s slow-pitch team, “The Skagit State Bunnies” during the early 80’s. Her rise to fame in the majors was cut short by a run-in at home plate, leaving her with a broken ankle, ending her career.
Karen is survived by her husband, Jim, at the family home; her three children, Jeff Sather of Sedro-Woolley, Kim White (Flones) of Wenatchee, James W. “Woody” White who recently moved to Wenatchee; granddaughters Danielle Flones and Jacylyn Flones of Wenatchee; great-grandson, Mason Stallings of Wenatchee; sister Lynette Pollard and her husband Pete of Sedro-Woolley, sister Mary Mulrooney of Sedro-Woolley; brother Tom Mulrooney of Idaho, and many other family members.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her stepfather, her stepmother, and an infant brother.
Funeral Services will be Friday, November 5, 2010 at 2:00PM at Lemley Chapel with interment to follow at the Sedro-Woolley Union Cemetery.
Uncle Jimmy, Jeff, Kim and Woody:
I wish I could have come up there during this time. You will remain in our thoughts and prayers. Aunt Karen will always remain in everyone’s heart and memories that were shared throughout the years.
Please let me know if you need anything!!
All my love…
Laura & Family
Uncle Jim, Jeff, Kim, & Woody,
We are keeping everyone in our thoughts and prayers. Aunt Karen was a wonderful woman and she will be deeply missed by many. I am so sorry we are unable to be there but please let us know if there is anything anyone needs. Aunt Karen will live on forever in our hearts and our memories. Her and mom will be doing endless crossword puzzles and drinking coffee until we see them again.
All our love and sympathy,
The Fulks Family
If you were to look up the word “friend” in the dictionary, the first definition would be “Karen”. She was a wonderful, loving, caring freind to the end. With so many memories of the fun times we have all shared with her, she will live in our hearts forever. Jim, Kim, Jeff and Woodie, Lynnette and Mary, Don and I cannot express our sympathy and the love we have for you all, but please know that we are with you in spirit.
Jim, Jeff, Kim & Woody,
I have no words to tell you how sorry I am to hear about Karen’s passing. My heart goes out to all of you. I have so many good memories I wouldn’t even know where to start – she was such a cool Mom. Know that you are all in my thoughts are prayers and I will see you on Friday.
Shelly Noble Oslie
So sorry to hear of Karen’s passing. She had a delightful laugh and leaves good memories.
Geri Sickler Heino
Jim and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I can’t imagine the pain your heart must feel. Just know she is in a better place and will be forever in your heart. I have enjoyed seeing Karen through the past 10 years. She would come into the shop and say Hi Karen, and I would say Hi Karen. I really enjoyed visiting with her and I am so sorry that she is gone. Please know that we are thinking of you and your family during this difficult time. May you find peace and love in your family and friends.
With our Deepest Sympathy,
Karen and Stuart McCormack
Interior Gardens and Florist
I send my deepest sympathy to Karen’s family, she was a wonderful friend and classmate. Karen was sweet, friendly and was kind to everyone. She leaves many good memories.
Jim,Jeff,Kim and woody
I am so sorry to hear of Karen’s passing she was great. I always remember the good time we had as kids at your house and how she alway took care of me, how she helped me when i broke my collar bone playing with jeff. How she would run us out of her garden when she would catch us eating her green beans. so many memories, I send my sympathy to the family
Sincerly,
Rusty Noble and family
I was sorry to hear of Karen’s passing and I send my sympathy to the family.
Sincerely,
David Munsell