YOOS Karen
Posted: July 23rd, 2015
YOOS
KAREN CELESTE YOOS, beloved mother of Dee Yoos of Fort Macleod, passed away tragically on July 18, 2015 at the age of 62 years.
Besides her loving daughter, she is survived by her mother, Emily Hamling, sisters Jan (Tom) Suley, Glenda (Dennis) Schatz, Bonnie (Glen) Campbell and their children; Les (Ali), Gene (Jen), Andrea (Cory), Lee (Tara), Kim (Steve), Taylor and Jordan, 9 great nieces and nephews as well as Dee’s special guardian, Sam Thorne.
She was predeceased by her dad, Leslie Hamling (1971).
Karen had many great jobs and touched many people with her caring personality, as they touched her. She had a passion for tourism and loved to promote local history, especially through her job at “Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump”. Karen grew in her faith with the WOW Living Gospel Church. She will be missed by all, especially on our annual “Sisters Weekend”.
Karen was totally devoted to her special Dee Dee whom will miss her gentle touch.
An Interment Service for Karen’s family and close friends will be held at ARCHMOUNT CEMETERY, 2650 Westside Drive West, Lethbridge, AB., on Friday, July 24 at 11:00 A.M.
A Celebration of Karen’s Life will follow the Interment Service and take place at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge at 2:00 P.M. with Reverends Randy and Cheryl Lubeck officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Karen can be made to The Lethbridge Therapeutic Riding Association, RR8-24-6, Lethbridge, AB T1J 4P4
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Cornerstone Funeral Home & Crematorium 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South
Lethbridge, Alberta T1K 7B1 Telephone ~ (403) 381-7777
Fax ~ (403)381-3128 Toll Free ~ 1(888)381-7778 care@cornerstonefh.ca
I did not know Karen (other than a brief meeting), but she was a friend of my grandmothers (Helen Gunn). Her untimely and tragic passing has weighed heavily on my mind and heart since I heard about it. It sounds as though she was a kind, loving, caring person with an unconditional love for her daughter and family. I cannot imagine how hard this must be for everyone who loved her. I just wanted to express my sympathy and tell you that her life has touched mine deeply. It just goes to show you that her life could leave such a wonderful impression on someone she didnt even know, and with that being said, Rest in peace Karen. The world was lucky to have had you in it.
I just found out about Karen’s death from a friend this morning and was so shocked and sad to hear of her passing. Bob and I knew Karen ( and Randy) when they first moved to Wainwright in the 1970’s. Bob was best man at their wedding . I visited her a few times in Lethbridge and Fort Macleod, and she often stayed at our place when visiting in Wainwright. She was so dedicated to Dee and I saw this first hand a few times as she took me to the place where Dee lived. We emailed and kept in touch through Christmas cards and phone calls. She will certainly be a special angel in Heaven. She will be missed by her family and friends.