1946
Karen
2018
Karen Corey
November 2, 1946 — September 12, 2018
Karen Nadine Corey, of North Platte, passed away Wednesday, September 12, 2018, at Great Plains Health at the age of 71.
Karen was born November 2, 1946, to Marvin and Lillian McDonald at Richland, WA. She grew up and attended school in Richland then married George Shields, and they later divorced.
Karen started working as a waitress when she was a teenager, first at Denny's and later for Petosa's Restaurant and Bar. While working at Petosa's she met Richard Corey and the two were married on August 29, 1992, in Everett, WA. They lived in Everett and Karen began driving trucks over the road with Richard for the next several years. In 2003 they moved to North Platte with their job.
Karen was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2nd Ward. When she was able, she enjoyed visiting with people in the nursing homes. Karen and Richard were a great couple, she loved to cook and Richard loved to eat.
She leaves behind her husband, Richard, of North Platte; children, Linda Rosendahl, of Liberty Lake, WA, Lillian (Tim) Mathews, of Huntington, OR, and George (Amy) Shields, missionaries in the Philippines; grandchildren, Christina, Jessica, Katrina, Matthew, Sara, Jakob, Hanna, Christian, Colton and Emma; 10 great-grandchildren; sister, Adrian (Denny) Ledbetter, of Kenniwick, WA; brothers, Marvin (Sandee) McDonald and Robert McDonald, of Washington; as well as many nieces, nephews and other family.
Karen was preceded in death by her parents, Marvin and Lillian McDonald, brother, Mike McDonald; and grandson, Cary 'Dean' Stalter.
Cremation was chosen. Memorial Service will be held from 4-5 p.m. on Thursday, September 27, 2018, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Condolences may be shared at odeanchapel.com. Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore is in charge of arrangements.
Karen was born November 2, 1946, to Marvin and Lillian McDonald at Richland, WA. She grew up and attended school in Richland then married George Shields, and they later divorced.
Karen started working as a waitress when she was a teenager, first at Denny's and later for Petosa's Restaurant and Bar. While working at Petosa's she met Richard Corey and the two were married on August 29, 1992, in Everett, WA. They lived in Everett and Karen began driving trucks over the road with Richard for the next several years. In 2003 they moved to North Platte with their job.
Karen was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2nd Ward. When she was able, she enjoyed visiting with people in the nursing homes. Karen and Richard were a great couple, she loved to cook and Richard loved to eat.
She leaves behind her husband, Richard, of North Platte; children, Linda Rosendahl, of Liberty Lake, WA, Lillian (Tim) Mathews, of Huntington, OR, and George (Amy) Shields, missionaries in the Philippines; grandchildren, Christina, Jessica, Katrina, Matthew, Sara, Jakob, Hanna, Christian, Colton and Emma; 10 great-grandchildren; sister, Adrian (Denny) Ledbetter, of Kenniwick, WA; brothers, Marvin (Sandee) McDonald and Robert McDonald, of Washington; as well as many nieces, nephews and other family.
Karen was preceded in death by her parents, Marvin and Lillian McDonald, brother, Mike McDonald; and grandson, Cary 'Dean' Stalter.
Cremation was chosen. Memorial Service will be held from 4-5 p.m. on Thursday, September 27, 2018, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Condolences may be shared at odeanchapel.com. Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore is in charge of arrangements.
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