Karen Rosin Keen

first born child of Donald Everett and Dorthy Mansell Rosin; born at Ardmore Air Force Base in Ardmore,

Oklahoma. She was raised by her loving parents, in Fairfax, Virginia. She graduated with honors from

W.T. Woodson High School and went on to graduate with Honors from the School of Commerce at the

University of Virginia. Karen quickly proceeded to earn the distinction as a Certified Public Accountant.

She fulfilled a 20 year career as a CPA primarily at Whitehall Robbins as the Vice President of

Accounting. At the age of 43, Karen chose to retire so she could devote her love and life to her husband

and their two children, Katherine Anne and' Patrick Keen. Karen's greatest love and joy in her life was

being with and raising her children. In addition to her immediate family, Karen fulfilled her life through

her love of spending time with extended family and friends. Karen was an avid gardener, she was a

member of the Salisbury Garden Club where she served as treasurer for many years. She enjoyed

playing tennis, volunteering and spending time with many dear friends. Karen's devotion to optimism

brought joy and inspiration to everyone she met. Karen was predeceased by her parents Dot and Don

Rosin and her brother Jim Rosin. She is survived by her adoring husband of 30 years, Verlin Keen; loving

children, Katherine Keen and Patrick Keen; her mother in-law, Sue (Nana) Keen; her sister, Corinne Pavuk

of Ellicott City Maryland; her brother, Bill Rosin of Franklin Tennessee; her Aunt, Pat of Petersburg

Virginia, many loving cousins, brother and sister in-laws, nephews and nieces. Karen's spirit will continue to

live on in the hearts of her family and friends forever. A memorial service will be held 11am Tuesday, march 19, 2013 at Salisbury Presbyterian Church, 13621 W. Salisbury Rd., Midlothian, Va. 23113. You may send flowers to Salisbury Presbyterian Church.