Karen, Phillip and Jane have been our dear friends for many years. We first became close friends while both families lived in Hayden Lake, Idaho. Jane and our three children became fast friends and the four adults spent many an evening watching various musical and dance performances that the four created. Loved them so much. One of the best trips we had was going to Banff, Canada. We tented it and took hikes in the woods to see beautiful lakes and scenery. The kids brought their bikes and rode around the campground in the evening. I hope I remembered those details correctly.

Our other trips included going to the pre-season yankee baseball games in Tampa Bay,Florida, with our other good buddy Rob Nicholson. But the best times of all were our joint trips to Flathead Lake, Montana, to spend time playing in the lake, sailboat rides, trying to ski, and picking sweet bing cherries out of the orchard. We always knew we would get a great meal when Karen was cooking the evening meal. I have her brisket and fruit pie recipes and probably more. She was admired for her delicious fruit pies. Karen also taught me how to knit. I guess when they were first married she knitted socks for Phillip. Maybe more.

Karen was my friend and buddy and I will miss her, but I am glad she is no longer in pain and distress. She was a caring, nurturing mother to Jane and always encouraged her in all endeavours throughout her growing up years and beyond. Karen while talking on the phone with us shared many stories about her grandchildren. Lots of laughs about their excapades and her love for them was so obvious. Jane your parents loved you and loved keeping us in the loop of your life journey.

We are sorry we can not be at Karen’s memorial. Our love is extended to Jane and her family.

I met Karen when I took up rug hooking, and she belonged to my guild. She always had a 336N7 positive attitude as she was going through her husband's illness and then her own.

She had a wonderful sense of humor and will be missed!

Julie Russell

Karen was a true friend and will be greatly missed. Her and Phil were true soul mates. Barb McDonald

Condolences to Jane. Dear Glenda I only knew Karen & Phil as Under Classmates of OHS High School. I'm Sorry for your loss. Prayers for the Family.

Jane Moeckli has been my dear friend for 20 years and I had the honor of getting to know both Phil and Karen some over those years. They were both exceptionally good human beings who raised an amazing, exceptionally good daughter. My love and deep condolences to all of Karen's friends and family, and especially to their daughter and grandchildren.