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1961 - 2005
Age: 43
SHEPARD, Karen E.
Paw Paw
Passed away suddenly Tuesday morning, August 23, 2005 at her home. Karen was born October 25, 1961 in Kalamazoo the daughter of Laverne and Carol (Purcell) Boerman. She loved sewing, Cooking, growing roses and was a member of the Kalamazoo Rose Society, American Rose Society and co-founder and charter member of the Van Buren/Berrien Chapter of the International Society for Creative Anachronism. On June 24, 1989 in Kalamazoo, Karen was united in marriage to John E. Shepard who survives. Also surviving are her parents Laverne and Carol Boerman of Paw Paw; brother, Tom Boerman of Paw Paw; 1 niece and 1 nephew. Family will receive friends Thursday 6-8 p.m. at the Adams Funeral Home, Paw Paw where funeral services will be held Friday 2 p.m. with Fr. Jim Haack officiating. Interment will follow in Almena Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to charity of choice. |
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There are currently 5 condolences.
Tom Stevens
dreadpirate@nc.rr.com
Wednesday August 31, 2005 at
9:30 PM
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I cannot say that I am fortunate enough to know Karen, except through brief conversation. However, by knowing her husband, I think I can infere a lot about her. I know that she was creative and giving. I know that she supported the freedom to try something new, fail, try again, and be dedicated to achieve the result desired. I know that she appreciated beauty and roses and hard work. I know that she loved the earth and the people on it. I believe she understood the amazing things we humans have learned throughout the ages. I believe she appreciated loyalty, undying love, and rock solid committment. I know these things because I knew her through her husband and for the type of man (creative, loving, integrity, intelligent) that she married. I know that everyone will know her through John, because she is as much a part of him as he is of her. Words fail my ability to express my condolences. My enduring love for a good friend will have to suffice over the coming years to say it for me. -Tom Stevens
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Friends from kalamazoo Valley Family Pratice
Friday August 26, 2005 at
8:24 PM
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Karen was our rock, she was the person we could all turn too and we did. She was the most caring, nurturing person. She truly was someone who always thought of others first and made us all feel special. She was a gentle soul.
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Jennifer & David Pogue
sqckr@hotmail.com
Thursday August 25, 2005 at
3:10 PM
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Karen was a very dear friend, and words cannot say how much we will miss her. She brightened our lives in many ways.
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kathleen Dehring
kadehring@comcast.net
Thursday August 25, 2005 at
6:53 AM
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I am so sorry for your loss she was truly a good woman, wife and member of our SCA. Her absence will be profound. and she will be sorely missed.
Kathleen
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Karen Mann
horsewomann@yahoo.com
Wednesday August 24, 2005 at
9:31 PM
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John and family... as I've said in person, I am so sorry about your loss. If there is anything I can do, I'm at your service.
Kateryn
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