I so sorry to hear about your wife's/mother's passing.

Thayne and family,

So sorry to hear about Karen. She was such fun to work with at West Bend Elevator Co. It was a sad day when you guys moved and even sadder hearing of her passing. Please know we will keep all of you in our prayers.

Dave and Kristi Reinders

Just a note to let the family know we are thinking of you. We enjoyed getting to know Karen at SDA (Society for Design Administration) events and meetings. She will be missed.

Sorry for your loss and pray God will give you grace to go on until we ALL meet again. Memories of Little Wall Lake, learning how to water ski, and watermelon!! Great times! Hope we could all get together again. Sorry could be there today. Nancy Courson

Today is the day we celebrate a woman who left too soon. We all know that this life is not forever and the ones left behind are never ready to let go of our loved ones. Thayne, Michael , Kevin and brother Bob and families- what a blessing your family has been to me over the years. I cannot begin to express my sorrow and sympathy to each and everyone of you. Karen was one of a kind, a grand lady. She had a way of making everyone feel special and that they mattered. She now has the joy of eternal life and is one of God's most beautiful angels! Love you Lowman families!

Hoping this ceremony brings closure to the family and the opportunity of a new beginning.

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Dear Thayne...so sorry to hear about Karen...have thought about her a lot these past few months...Ron had kept Larry informed and he passsed that information along to me. SOOO many memories from the "Christianson family days" have filled my head and heart...so many good times... I am sorry that I will not be able to attend the services on Saturday but you will all be in my prayers...Take care..Julie

We are heartbroken and will be forever grateful that we had Karen in our lives. She was truly kind and a good friend to our family. She is and will be deeply missed. No words can adequately express our sorrow.

Thayne, you have our deepest sympathies for Karen's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Thayne: I will never forget how welcome I was always made to feel when I stayed with you guys during UI football and/or basketball games. I owe Bruce for introducing us!!! Heaven got better Monday!

Thayne, you have my deepest sympathies for Karen's passing. Cherish the memories you have of the years you had together, as I know you will. My thoughts and prayers are with you, and remember to take care of yourself during this difficult time.

Thayne, my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. I'm so sorry for your loss.

Thayne,

I'm sorry for your loss. I will have your family in my prayers.

We are so sorry. We will miss Karen. We will always remember tailgating with her and how she had the uncanny ability to have whatever anybody needed. She was always so willing to share. She was a very loving and caring person. Our thoughts are with you.

Dear Thayne,

Thayne, Kevin and Michael...You have our families deepest condolences on the loss of Karen. Her loss brings back the memories of all the good times at Little Wall Lake and the Christianson family reunions. Gosh how time flies. I remember Karen as always happy and always ready with a helping hand. Heaven has gained another Angel. Our prayers are with you during these difficult times. Love, Greg, Michelle and Family

Dear Thayne and Family,

Thayne and family,

I'm sending you my sympathies and my prayers in Karen's passing. Although I didn't know her long, she was a dear, sweet lady who loved her family very much. Thinking of you all during this time.

Natalie (nurse at UIHC)

Dear Thayne and family,

I was so shocked to hear of Karen's passing. Only last week heard that she had cancer which explained why we were all wondering about not receiving Christmas cards last year. I have so many wonderful memories of Karen--she was truly a great person to work with, watch our boys grow up with and most of all, a truly wonderful friend. I'll never forget all the ballgames we traveled together to cheer our boys on! You were both always so supportive to me with all the trials I faced even after you moved to Ia. City. It was always comforting to know you were down there when Butch and I made our many trips down to the hospital. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her--she truly was an exceptional friend. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.... and also in the prayers of those left here at MaxYield (West Bend Elevator) who knew and worked with Karen. God Bless you all and remember--she is now at rest..no more pain and suffering. Love and prayers, Elaine

Thayne, Michael, Kevin and family - my prayers and thoughts are with you all. I was just visiting Tevon two weeks ago and as I passed by North Liberty was thinking it has been far too long since I had seen any of you. Karen was a "second mom" for many of us and her kindness, compassion and joy of life will always be remembered. - Greg, Tricia, Tevon and Ryne

Thayne and family,

So sorry to hear of Karen's passing. Though I did not know her well I will always remember and miss her smiling face and positive attiude she had even through this illness. Thoughts and prayers to your family.

Rob Brumm

Karen and I volunteered together for many years at UIHC on the inpatient pediatric units. She was such a blessing for the children. Always smiling. My thoughts are with you, Thayne and your family. We visited multiple times about the family and she was so proud of everyone!

Thayne, I am so sorry to hear of Karen's passing. She fought a courageous battle and somehow did it with a smile. She was a very special person. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Blessings to you....

I remember her smiling at Thayne would lead the club meetings. You could tell they took care of each other. She will be missed.

We go way back to 1965, when we were all newlyweds living in transit housing at Glasgow AFB, Montana. Karen was always there with a smile and her laughter. We have memories of good times there...playing cards and badminton, riding around in their incredibly strange looking car...a Volkswagen Beetle...while laughing at what an ugly thing it was. (We actually bought not one, but two of those ugly things after we moved to Denver,) Karen took care of our infant daughter, Amanda Lynn, during that summer, and was the first to witness her attempts at crawling.

Thayne & Family -

Unfortunately I got to meet Karen after she was diagnosed. Although she was ill from time to time when we met, she would always smile and giggle in the conversations we had. I am thankful I got to meet her and her husband before she left, she will always have a special place in our hearts!

My family is very sorry to hear of your loss. Karen was a wonderful woman, we always loved spending time with here and your whole family.

Thayne,

My deepest sympathies are with you and your family,

Sincerely,

Ron