She was born July 2, 1938 in Coos Bay, Oregon to Ronald and Helen McGraw, the first of 4 daughters. She married the love of her life, Gerald Arlen "Buddy" Shutt, in July of 1956 and was later sealed to him in the St. George, Utah temple. She was blessed with four children, to whom she devoted her life. She found great joy in selflessly serving her family and delighted as her grandchildren were each added. Karen loved spending time with her loved ones whether it was camping, boating, or just visiting. One of her most beautiful features was her smile which she shared freely with all, friend or stranger. Her heart and home were always open and there are many who consider her 'mom' as well. She worked for over 20 years when she and Buddy took ownership of Draperies by B & E. She loved working with her husband and owning a business which would allow her to adjust her schedule to put family first. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints where she served faithfully in many capacities. Karen is survived by her husband, Buddy Shutt, her mother Helen McGraw, her 3 sisters and their husbands, Nancy and Victor Pettijohn, Susan and Dan Wambeke, and Kristy and Virgil Kuehn, her children and their spouses, Kevin and Carolina Shutt, Steven Shutt, Michele Vance, and Monica and Lance Marshall, grandchildren Serena King, Jasmine and Brandon Bauer, Elijah Shutt, Jacob and Masha Vance, Aidan and Brittany Vance, Jonah Vance, Anissa Vance, Amanda and Taylor Wood, Ammon Marshall, Ashlynn Marshall, Aaron Marshall, Ansley Marshall, Amarynn Marshall, and Adeley Marshall, great-grandchildren Tristan and Alexandra King, Mia Gilbert, Riley and Teagan Bauer, and many beloved nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father Ronald McGraw and her daughter-in-law Gina Shutt.
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