Book of Memories for Karen Mary Gartner

Story shared: Wonderful Visit

Sat, 11 Mar 2017 12:22:14 EST

Karen and Scott took the time to visit us in Chicago in November. We had a great day together. As always, she was full of energy and life, inspite of the cold weather. We always had so much fun with her.

She was really smart and informed about everything; a great conversationalist. She had an amazing sense of humor but most of all, she had a huge heart. She showed warmth and friendliness to everyone. It was always a pleasure to see her. We spoke infrequently but we will miss her greatly.

John and Rudy Hurley

Memorial Candle lit by Eric Bevan

Thu, 09 Mar 2017 21:31:26 EST

Eric Bevan

Memorial Candle lit by Dennis Mozier

Wed, 08 Mar 2017 22:15:56 EST

Dennis Mozier

Story shared: Memory of Karen

Wed, 08 Mar 2017 20:17:41 EST

I remember Karen well but the memory that comes to mind ,for some reason, is doing her make up for our senior play, Flower Drum Song. We all had to be somewhat yellowish so we looked Asian. We reconnected at our 50th reunion and it was great to see her. So sorry to hear of her passing. God bless and keep her.

Condolence From Justin Gartner

Tue, 07 Mar 2017 22:15:34 EST

My Dear Aunt Karen! She was never “just” and aunt who happened to be an extension of my immediate family. Her love and influence are with me today. Countless gifts of books taught me the value of reading for enjoyment and for knowledge. To this day, I can’t consider a house a home without at least one bookshelf. She was the first person who taught me to hike through some woods, stop and smell the flowers or take pictures of scenery we both thought deserving of a capture. She was also a best friend to my dad and Benay and helped us both through our own ordeal and loss. I’ll always remember her light laugh, sense of humor, and love of travel, adventure, and family! I’m not sure there are better qualities to have in a person. We’re better people because of her!

Condolence From Patrick Connolly

Tue, 07 Mar 2017 18:30:08 EST

I am sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers from our family to yours.

Condolence From Lynn Snodgrass-Pilla

Tue, 07 Mar 2017 09:18:55 EST

Scott, Caesar and I are so sorry to learn of Karen's passing. Karen and I had such a South Jersey connection. I taught school in her home town, we both new Rowan when it was still Glassboro State and we were Drexel librarians surrounded by all those "Rutgers" trained librarians in the Lehigh Valley! We so enjoyed our "Librarians who Lunch" outings with Olga and Jean after retirement. Fondly, Lynn and Caesar Snodgrass-Pilla

Photo shared: Karen Gartner.jpg

Mon, 06 Mar 2017 05:41:39 EST