Of lakewood, age 50 died February 28,2005 after a long battle with cancer. Karen was an award winning artist and won many ribbons including Best of Show. She is survived by her father Bob, sister Susannah (Todd)Vandyke. Preceded in death by mother Betty and sister Patricia. Memorial service Friday 1:30PM at Newcomer Funeral Home 901 S. Sheridan Blvd. Donations in her memory can be made to Odyssey Hospice, Suite 250-C 2460 W. 26th Ave., Denver, Colorado 80211, Harrison Memorial Animal Hospital 191 Yuma, Denver, Colorado 80204 or Louisville Art Assoc. P.O. Box 852 Louisville, Colorado 80027