Karen Sue Hough

Karen was born on September 3, 1952 in Wood River, Illinois. She moved to southern California with her mother, father, brothers Larry, Steve, and David at the age of nine. Karen graduated from Bell High School and then attended and graduated from Southern California College in Costa Mesa. One day before her 26th birthday, she married the love of her life, Vern and soon there after they moved to Washington where they started their family. About 40 years later they retired to Arizona.

Music was a huge part of Karen's life. She played piano and organ at church as well as at home with her family. She sang and led worship in many churches starting at a very young age. Karen directed youth choirs at churches and at schools. She was an amazing teacher for 40 years both in private and public schools. She was so loved by her fellow teachers and students.

Karen had a heart for helping everyone. She started many groups such as special classes for the Spanish speaking children in her schools. She spoke Spanish so she was able to help children develop their English so they could succeed academically.

Her music came into play in the many musical performances for her students at schools she taught at.

Karen's hobbies were reading, spending time with family, travelling and last but not least catching trout at her family cabin at Twin Lakes. She grew to love fishing even more than her husband Vern.

At the end of her life her greatest happiness was seeing two amazing children become happily married and bringing grandchildren into her life.

Grandchildren were God's gift to Karen and Vern. So much joy was given to her by these four little ones. What a blessing they were to her.

Karen was predeceased by her mother, Naomi Vaters and brother, David Rose.

Surviving Karen are husband, Vernie; daughter, Jody Sue and son in law, Gui; grandson, Luca; son, Casey Edward and daughter in law, Samantha; granddaughter, Julianna, and grandsons, Gianni and Carter. She also leaves behind brothers, Larry Rose and Steve Rose. Lastly, multiple brother in laws, sister in laws, nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family and friends.

Karen was LOVED by ALL.....and she would say to everyone - "Tomorrow will be a better day."