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Jennifer North Murray posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
I had the priviledge of working for Karen in 1986-87 while at Western National Life in Parsippany. Being newly transferred from Texas and a bit wide-eyed at working and living in a new enviornment, I looked up to Karen and learned so much from her. I will always remember her fondly.
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Marianne posted a condolence
Thursday, April 10, 2008
I am One Of The Koegler Girls who Remembers Growing Up visiting Our Cousins & really enjoying the wonderful Memories. So glad My sister Dot did get a hold of Karen, Theresa, & Elaine years later. I'm so sorry I wasn't lucky enough to have seen everyone later on in life. God Bless the Family & Karens Life Partner. And "KAREN" No more suffering & May You Rest In Peace. God Bless. I want to Thank You for The clothes You sent Over the years when were growing up. My sisters & I Really enjoyed them.. Say Hi To everyone That We Love Who Have Also Gone. We Send Our Love & You Are In Our Hearts , Our Thoughts, & Our Prayers. Love Marianne
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Anne DiSpaldo posted a condolence
Friday, March 28, 2008
Karen was such a wonderful person. She was my boss, my mentor, my friend and I miss greatly. She always listened, gave advise and praise when due. She showed great strength and grace throughout her illness. I am glad she is not suffering anymore.
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Cindy posted a condolence
Thursday, March 27, 2008
My deepest sympathy to Betty Lee and Karen's family. It was my priledge to have been Karen's friend for more than 25 years. I am grateful to have so many fond memories and to have learned so much from such a fine, remarkable woman. I know I am a better person because of Karen. She was a beautiful, intelligent lady, professional, and so very full of life and love. I will miss her deeply.
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Liz Helsel posted a condolence
Thursday, March 27, 2008
What a gorgeous picture!! This candle is for both BL and KJ. Betty, I am praying that you get the strength to prevail and thrive on wonderful memories of the awesome times you and K had together. As for Karen, she & I agreed on almost nothing, except what is really important, like family, friendship, honesty, loyalty...I will miss our conversations terribly and feel priviledged to have had such a wonderful friend whom I admired and respected so much.
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Kathy (Korosy) Joffred posted a condolence
Monday, March 24, 2008
My deepest sympathy to Betty Lee and Karen's family. I have many happy memories of Karen when I was a camper and later on staff at Camp Mogisca. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Donna Rogers posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Karen ... I did not know you, but I will say a prayer for you, and for you partner, and your families. God Bless you ...
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Julie Harte posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
To Betty Lee and Karen's family and friends, I am so sorry for your loss. Karen clearly was an amazing woman full of life and fun, intelligence and determination. She will be deeply missed. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Julie Harte
(friend and former coworker of Betty Lee)
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Ann Bergquist posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
My deepest sympathy to Betty Lee, family, coworkers, and friends. Karen was a great boss - always valuing the skills an individual brought to the table. What a professional - a very positive leader who was able to "read" people accurately. It was my lucky day when I met her at Prudential in Newark and later joined the CCS team.
Ann Bergquist
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Meg Shannon posted a condolence
Monday, March 17, 2008
I first met Karen at Trenton State. I met the rest of Phys Ed majors who also were Girl Scouts.
I remember her home and her room in Lake Hiawatha or Parsippany. It was converted into a bedroom. She was so positive then when sometimes life was throwing her a hardball.
I forgot about her dancing and being a teacher until I read the article on her life. I remember her being so proud of her students and how serious she was with this job. She loved dance she loved putting on shows for the dancers and took her work very seriously even then at a young age.
At Camp MOGISCA she was the leader who pushed her kids to do the best in what they did. One year she taught them the different knots. By the end of the summer it was a sight to see. Again what delight she took with her kids and with herself.
Karen was Up beat and had endless energy in everything she did.
She sent me a poster picture in my senior year at Slippery Rock State U. It was a picture of a cat hanging from a rope with a large knot at the end. It said, "hang in there":-) I was in the middle of my final semester and exams.
I remember Karen’s apartment down the road from my older sister in Parsippany.
I was working at St. Barnabas Medical Center as a Reparatory Therapist and living in a little one-bedroom cottage at a private barn caring for horses in Bedminster. We would meet when we could. I moved to California and my life took many turns. However every year or two I would call and talk to Karen.
Karen spoke about her home in Denville. She described in detail the garden and the walk way up to the house. She was so happy painting a picture for me, sharing her wonderful home
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She was so happy and incredibly kind and generous.
Very bright obviously, just reading her life story was very moving.
I spoke to her twice last year shortly after the diagnosis.
Even then she was still upbeat and hell bent on winning this battle.
I am so glad she was so happy and living such a full life with someone she loved.
Thank you Karen for being a part of my life.
Peg
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Julia Jensen posted a condolence
Monday, March 17, 2008
To me, the best memories of Karen are the personal interactive moments we shared together. Some of those moments include family and friends, some were just between Karen and me. That there are no more opportunities of sharing in this world saddens me most of all. Karen, you hold a place in my heart and you'll be missed more than you know.
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Priscilla Shannon posted a condolence
Monday, March 17, 2008
I remember first meeting Karen in the dorm, Decker Hall I believe, at then Trenton State College in the Fall of 1967. I believe she and Linda Olmstead were roommates and we were all starting our first year as Health and Physical Education majors. It was because of her that I became a swimming instructor at Camp Mogisca, then Girl Scout Camp for Morris Area girls, in Sparta, New Jersey. Those were the days. It was also because of her that I bought my neice a one year instruction in dance, at the school she taught at in Lake Hiawatha. My neice continued through junior high and also did gymnastics. I wish I hadn't lost touch. I've lived in the Southwest for over thirty years and kept up with her through my sister Meghan. Karen touched many lives, the world has lost a beautiful, intelligent and giving woman. My heart goes out to Betty Lee. Priscilla Shannon
Aztec, New Mexico
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Bonnie Boon Sekulski posted a condolence
Saturday, March 15, 2008
It was a long time ago at Camp Mogisca when Karen became the song director. We really sang at Mogisca. Of all those songs...ANGELS WATCHIN' OVER ME is so appropriate right now. Karen,watch over me.
With loving memories,
Bonnie
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Marty posted a condolence
Friday, March 14, 2008
Betty Lee,
I send my deepest sympathies for your loss and know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. I knew Karen best at Mogisca - first as a counselor and then as a mentor. She taught me a lot about life and how to work with people. AI will miss her.
Love,
Marty
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Linda.olmsted posted a condolence
Friday, March 14, 2008
Karen and I first met when we were counselors in training together at Camp Mogisca when were 17, and we worked together at camp for the following five summers. We lost touch once or twice over the years, but never for long, and our friendship never stopped growing. I believe Karen always gave her best effort in every part of her life - her work, building her business, and her personal relationships. Her strength and determination have been amazing, never more than in this past year. Karen thought of others before herself. Even with all she was going through, she never failed to show concern about my health and wellbeing whenever we talked. I will treasure the gift of Karen’s friendship forever.
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Lee Weinfeld posted a condolence
Friday, March 14, 2008
I met Karen and Betty Lee along with some others from the Camp Mogisca staff over twenty-five years ago. I was a little overwhelmed at first being the new kid in the midst of a group with so much shared history. But I received a warm welcome that became the start of a lasting friendship and many great memories of times spent together. Karen’s inner strength over the last year was remarkable. I’m really glad I had the opportunity to know her.
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Lyn Brown posted a condolence
Friday, March 14, 2008
Dear Betty Lee, Karen's Family and Friends, My memories of Karen span so many years - from growing up in Morris County and girl scounting, to working at Mogisca, celebrating her graduation from St. E's, her success as a professional girl scount and her later achievements in the insurance industry, culminating in forming her own consulting practice. Karen was a dear friend who always embodied caring and integrity and in the end showed great courage. She is always in my thoughts and is deeply missed. Love, Lyn
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Melissa Helmer posted a condolence
Friday, March 14, 2008
Karen was great with my kids. She had a big heart and she will be greatly missed by my family.
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Lori posted a condolence
Friday, March 14, 2008
Karen always was a warm and kind person. Her love for her family, friends and her dogs were what I remember most about her. She was so proud and loved to talk about her accomplishments with her business and extensive travel on cruises, visits to exciting places, and to Disney. :) May many memories bring comfort to those who were touched by her.
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Paul Barton posted a condolence
Thursday, March 13, 2008
My standard greeting for Karen was "Hi Boss", in comic recognition that she was so very much more than that. Oh, she definitely ran the show, but always managed to balance that precarious mix of fairness and heart. In every way, Karen left this world much better off than she entered it. Isn't that why we're all here?
Brava, my dear friend Karen, and well done.
With much love from us all, Daniel, Diane and Paul B.
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Bill Clark (Prudential) posted a condolence
Thursday, March 13, 2008
Betty Lee: Think of you and the good times often--they're few and far between. Accept my condolences on the loss of Karen. Pru downsized me in Novemeber and I don't miss it at all. Take care. bc
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Ron Daniello posted a condolence
Thursday, March 13, 2008
Although I did not know Karen very long, only a few years, I was impressed by her leadership. I had the priviledge of working with Karen during a project for Warren County, NJ and Karen was always very aware and always on top of the project. In case someone needed help, Karen was always the 'goto' person. She tackled the most difficult issues with ease and skill and somehow came out with a positive view. Karen always seemed to stay calm and cool during any stressful situations. I was very impressed by the way she fought this health battle as long as she possibly could, and always had a positive outlook. May God Bless your soul Karen and may He give your friends and family comfort during this difficult time. Rest in Peace, Ron
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Cheryl Sanders posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
As a child, I have fond memories of cousin Karen, a young, beautiful women . . . and now as adult looking back, there is no doubt that she was vibrant, intelligent and confident. I remember Karen at family holidays when we lived in NJ and that having her as a babysitter was great fun (we were the 6c's at the time) .
While I did not know Karen well as an adult, I do know that she accomplished a great deal in her long career in the insurance industry, as well as, the Girl Souts of America. I am proud of her as a women, as a person who gave back to her community and as a family member. It saddens me greatly to know that Karen left this world so early, but know that she is now resting in peace. With love, Cheryl
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Dave VanNess posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
I have fond memories of Karen from the Charter Security Life Accounting Department. She was a kind and gentle woman who used her knowledge and intelligence to support those who worked for and with her. I feel privileged to have known her.
Dave VanNess
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Kathy and Don Greene posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Beloved cousin who will be dearly missed by us all.
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Candi O'Brien posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
While the miles and slight age difference prevented me from having the pleasure of knowing Karen better, I will always remember spending time with "Aunt Sissy" when I was little and Karen coming by to visit. I especially remember her taking me to a production of the Nutcracker where I got to sit on stage in my pajamas as the dancers danced around us during the dream sequence. I am sure I'm not the only one with warm memories of her. Her tenacious personality was evident during her fight against cancer, and it can only be one upped by her dedication to her family, her friends and her community...We will all miss you Karen. God Bless.
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Penny Pereira posted a condolence
Monday, March 10, 2008
Betty Lee, Family and Friends,
I was so very saddened to here of Karen's passing. She was such a source of strength to so many of us.
In my life, there are just a few people that I want to be more like and she is one them. Karen taught me to push on and work through things. To take the time needed to reflect on a situation and then act instead of just reacting. That has been a valuable life lesson for me.
During the short few years that I worked for Karen, she was a courageous leader and still very caring and supportive.
May God bless and comfort you in this time of loss.
Sincerely,
Penny Pereira
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Russell Salon posted a condolence
Monday, March 10, 2008
I had the priviledge of working with Karen during our stint at Charter Security Life in Chatham NJ. Simply put, she was the best Accounting Manager I have ever seen and her staff, under her mentorship, were invincible. They tackled the most difficult workload with ease and skill. Karen always impressed me by her ability to stay calm and cool during many stressful workdays. Later on, she assisted many of her Charter co-workers who eventually got laid off from MetLife and were placed in jobs with her consulting company. Her big heart and warmth were felt by all who knew her. When my Mom was dying of cancer 1 year ago, I was in touch with her. Even faced with her own struggle, she offered me comfort and hope. I, in turn, prayed for her too, and asked her to fight this battle as long as she possibly could. She promised she would. May God Bless you Karen and may He give your friends and family comfort during this difficult time. You were truly a wonderful, caring person. Rest in Peace, Russ
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Kathy Blumers posted a condolence
Sunday, March 9, 2008
I have known Karen since she was in ninth grade. It was my first year of teaching and Karen was in my Algebra 1 class. She was a wonderful student and a good friend.
I am so proud of her accomplishments and the way she lived her life. She was one in a million.
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Linda Frenze posted a condolence
Saturday, March 8, 2008
To BettyLee and Family,
I didn't know Karen very well,but every time I saw her she was always upbeat and friendly. Sorry for your loss.
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Sue&Lee Mitchell posted a condolence
Saturday, March 8, 2008
BettyLee and Family,
Karen was a wonderful neighbor and friend,she will be missed.
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Jan Cornelssen posted a condolence
Friday, March 7, 2008
My deepest sympathies to Betty Lee and Karen's family. She was a wonderful person and will truly be remembered with loving memories. I will carry some most memorable moments of those days long ago at Camp Mogisca - Karen used to scare the pants off me...until of course I got to know what a great person she was with a hidden sense of humor that could put you on the floor. You will be missed Karen. With love - Jan
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Elaine White posted a condolence
Friday, March 7, 2008
What a sad day for all of us to learn of Karen's passing -- my heartfelt sympathy to Betty Lee, to Mrs Jensen and to her sister, Elaine ... and to all of her family, friends and coworkers.
We go back soooo many years with very fond memories too numerous to even begin to list. We worked hard, played hard and laughed hard -- enjoying our short time here is what we had to do!
My prayer is that someday we'll all meet in heaven and walk the streets of gold with no pain, no worries and huge smiles on our faces as we'll be with our Lord!
With a deep sadness in my heart as we'll miss you, Karen, my friend .... love you, Elaine
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Karen Peer posted a condolence
Friday, March 7, 2008
I was very lucky to not only work for Karen, but I knew her personally and became friends with her and Betty Lee. I am honored to know them both and I love them dearly. Karen’s passing is heart-breaking and a great loss for us all.
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Annette Freund posted a condolence
Friday, March 7, 2008
We extend our deepest sympathies to you and to everyone at Custom Corp. Karen was a generous and loving person, and although we didn't get to collaborate on business opportunities over the years, I always felt we connected on many levels: political, professional, and spiritual. Her last word to me (Feb. 14), typically, was "Thanks!"
Coincidentally, my small discussion group (Why Catholic/adult ed) prayed for her again on Wed. night, the day before she died. May she be blessed in knowing that she was held up in love -- even by people who had never met her!
Sadly,
Annette Freund
Freund Associates Tech. Comm.
63 Karen Drive
Mahwah, NJ 07430
