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In Memory Of Karen Johnson Wooden
26th February 1932
– 26th February 2008
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"In Memory Of Karen Johnson Wooden 26th February 1932 – 26th March 2008"
This memorial website was created in the memory of
Karen Johnson Wooden, born
in Chicago IL
on the 26th February 1932
and passed away on the 26th February 2008, 76 years of age.
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| Full Name: Karen Johnson Wooden |
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Born: 26th February 1932
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Passed Away: 26th February 2008
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| Age: 76 years of age |
| Location: Grand Rapids, Minnesota |
| Country: The United States |
| Spouse: David Rand Wooden |
| Father: Herbert David Johnson |
| Mother: Dixie Ford Johnson |
| Birth Place: Chicago IL |
| Children: Richard Brian Sauer-Wooden and Susan Wooden La Pointe McLaughlin |
| Siblings: Myrna Floch (Robert) and Lynn Waechter |
| Occupation: Homemaker |
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Created by David on
28 Mar 2008 & upgraded by Richard B Sauerwooden
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Survived By: Husband of 53 years, David
Son Richard Sauer-Wooden
Daughter Susan McLaughlin
Son-in-Law Jeff McLaughlin
Grandsons Thadious, Austin, and Braeden
Sisters Myrna (and husband Robert) Floch and Lynn Waechter
many loving nieces, nephews, and friends
Karen Johnson Wooden, 76, of Grand Rapids Minnesota and Mercer Island Washington, died Wednesday March 26, 2008 at the Grand Itasca Hospital in Grand Rapids.
Born to Herbert David and Dixie Johnson on February 26, 1932, Karen attended school in Illinois, culminating with a degree from La Grange Junior College. Karen was an accountant before she married her college sweetheart David Rand Wooden on October 9, 1954. They lived in Mendota Heights Minnesota from 1957 until 1973, during which time they adopted two children. In 1973, the family moved to Mercer Island, returning to the Grand Rapids area for the summers on Bluewater Lake in Wabana Township.
Karen was active in her support of Children’s Orthopedic Hospital in Seattle, working on and chairing the Mercer Island phone book fund-raiser for several years. She was a devoted Campfire leader and active with Boy Scout Troop 668. She also will be remembered for her talents with knitting needles, especially on cold nights as lucky recipients of her handiwork curl up under cozy afghans.
Preceded in death by her parents, Karen is survived by her husband of 53 years, David Rand Wooden; son Richard Sauer-Wooden of Seattle WA; daughter Susan Wooden La Pointe McLaughlin of Bellevue Washington; her son-in-law Jeff McLaughlin of Everett Washington; three grandsons: Thadious, Austin, and Braeden; Sister Myrna Floch and husband Robert of La Grange Illinois and Largo Florida; Sister Lynn Waechter of Lockport Illinois; numerous nieces and nephews, including God-daughter Joan Waechter Biaggio.
In lieu of flowers, tax-deductible remembrances may be sent to:
Itasca Hospice Partners
PO Box 853
Grand Rapids MN 55744-0853
No services will be held at this time. Karen’s life will be celebrated this summer at Bluewater Lake. |
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Condolence Guest Book
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31 Mar 2008 – Barbara Shackelford
from Desert Hot Springs, Ca.
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David, Susan and Richard. Karen will be remembered in our hearts as a fun loving gal. Loving to be David's straight man. What fun we had telling stories. With all our love, to Dave.
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30 Mar 2008 – Mary and Paul Ridley
from Suffield, CT
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Dear David,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Richard and all your close friends as you go though this difficult time. I, Mary, know because it was not that long ago Mom passed away. I do not doubt she and Karen will playing cards at some point again.
There are no wors to lessen the pain, but the wonderful memories of all your years with Karen will comfort you. If there is anything we can do, please let us know.
We love you,
Mary and Paul
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Visitor Flowers
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The following flowers have been placed by visitors to the online memorial of Karen Johnson Wooden.
We invite you to leave your own flower at this memorial by entering clicking "leave my own flower" above.
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31 Mar 2008
Dave placed this flower
& wrote: Prayers are welcome
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31 Mar 2008
Richard placed this flower
& wrote: No flower as beautiful as you, mom.
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Visitor Candles
The following candles have been lit by visitors to the online memorial of
Karen Johnson Wooden. We invite you to light your own candle at this
memorial by entering your name below and clicking "Light Candle".
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susan wooden mclaughlin lit this candle on 18 Sep 2012
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Suzanne Wingrove-Haugland lit this candle on 13 Feb 2011
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angela lit this candle on 3 Sep 2009
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Michael Lewis lit this candle on 31 Mar 2008
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Nancy Lint lit this candle on 31 Mar 2008
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Jo Mulder lit this candle on 31 Mar 2008
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Mary and Paul Ridley lit this candle on 31 Mar 2008
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Liam lit this candle on 31 Mar 2008
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Richard Sauer-Wooden lit this candle on 31 Mar 2008
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Dave Wooden lit this candle on 31 Mar 2008
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Sue Mulder lit this candle on 30 Mar 2008
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18th September 2012 candle lit by susan wooden mclaughlin 13th February 2011 candle lit by Suzanne Wingrove-Haugland 31th March 2008 guestbook signed by Barbara Shackelford {view} 30th March 2008 guestbook signed by Mary and Paul Ridley {view} 30th March 2008 Mary Ridley added their profile to family & friends {view}
SponsorThanks to Richard B Sauerwooden, this memorial was upgraded.
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