Karen Ann Feldes

Karen was the love of my life. She was beautiful, inside and out. She was fun to be with and talk to and adventure with. She was soft and gentle, loud and enthusiastic. Karen was creative, artistic, imaginative. Whatever she touched, a room, a drawing, a person’s heart, my heart, was always left better because of her. She was fragile and afraid sometimes, but she was one of the strongest women I knew, and I loved her for all of this.

Karen was a mother of three beautiful daughters, whom she loved deeply. She was a grandmother to three wonderful children who possessed her heart. She was my wife and she gave me her all, even when I didn’t deserve it. She took care of us, made our house a home, gave special meaning to our family, and helped to anchor us.

She was a friend and sister to many and loved to laugh and have fun.  She touched many people's hearts, and I think her heart was equally touched by all she knew and loved.  They were a part of her story.

Most of all, Karen was a child of God. She loved the LORD with all her heart and was fully surrendered to Him in everything she did and was. She went to places she would never of had the courage to face and served others, inspite of her fear, because of Him. She lived in homes that were barely that and embraced the mission God had placed in her heart. She worked hard for what she believed in and passionately supported and fought for human rights and against suffering and injustice.

Karen, my heart breaks at your passing. I miss you more than I can stand, and I will love you forever!