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Karen Carver Obituary

Karen Louise Carver, aged 65, passed away May 2, 2016, in Lawrence Kansas. Karen was born to Paul Jones and Wanda (Pifer) Jones in Stockton, Kansas on January 23, 1951. After attending Emporia State University, Karen married, had children, and started a career. After many years of instructing the disabled in the use of computers, Karen retired to a life of writing, drawing, and sculpting. She is survived by her two children, Sean Carver and Robin Carver, and her grand-dogs, Bacardi and Cheeto. Karen requested no formal services and she would like memorial contributions to be designated to Lawrence Meals on Wheels and sent in care of Lawrence Chapel Oaks Funeral Home 627 Monterey Way, Lawrence, KS 66049. See www.chapeloaksne.com for online condolences.

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Published by Lawrence Journal-World on May 5, 2016.

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