She married Robert Earl Ward on July 25, 1982 in Reno, Nevada. He survives of the home.
Karen was employed as a cashier and checker for the Sav-On stores, and owned and operated Fredrick’s Club while living in California. She enjoyed camping, fishing, quilting, traveling and boating on the lake.
In addition to her husband Bob, she is survived by two sons, Rodney Mersman (Connie), Leavenworth, Ks., and Randy Mersman, Leavenworth, Ks.; one grandson, Dillon Mersman; one brother, Rick Friant (Greta), Portland, Oregon; and one niece, Shahna Tumey, Roach, Mo. She was preceded in death by her parents.
Karen’s wishes were to be cremated. A Celebration of Life will be planned for a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of the Bradley & Hadley Funeral Home, Clinton.
