Karen S. Wilkinson

Karen was born on October 6, 1941 and lived in Greeley, Platteville, and LaSalle area all her life. After graduation from LaSalle High School she was accepted into the X-ray Technician course at the Weld County General Hospital graduating June 1961.

Karen married Leslie Wilkinson on February 12, 1961 and was blessed with two children, Leasa and Jeff.

Karen was a stay at home mom and worked for several doctors filling in for their staff for vacation and sick days. She enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren telling stories and teaching them to love life and never to take yourself too seriously. She especially enjoyed taking her children and grandchildren on trips showing them the sights and history of the United States traveling all over from Alaska to Florida.

Karen is survived by her husband Leslie, daughter Leasa, son Jeff (Jana), grandchildren Nick Magnuson, Michelle Wicke (Aaron), Brian, Jessica Wilkinson, brother Larry Lendrum (Sue). She was preceded in death by her parents Robert and Thelma (Nelson) Lendrum and a sister Betty Carothers.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m., Thursday, April 16, 2015 at Stoddard Funeral Home. Celebration of Life will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 17, 2015 at Cornerstone Community Church 1321 9th Avenue. Private family interment at Linn Grove Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to Hospice of Northern Colorado in care of Stoddard Funeral Home, 3205 W. 28th Street, Greeley, Colorado 80634.