[Colorado-Talk] Karen Samuelsen

[Amy Sabo]

hello gary,

this is awful news when i just read this i'am sooo sad of this news!
my thoughts and prayers are with karen's mother. karen was one of my
friends and, the last time i saw her was in 2019 at the airport in
vegas as we were going back to denver.

i will miss her emensely! she was one of my good friends especially
since she was also a midwest baby just like me too:)

thanks again and, i will keep my eye out on this list for more
information on her memorial too!




hugs,
amy sabo

On 5/13/23, Gary Van Dorn via Colorado-Talk <colorado-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> The NFBCO lost a very dear friend and member last weekend.  Karen Samuelsen
> died some time last weekend.  Her death is officially ruled as from natural
> causes.  Karen’s family states plans for a celebration of life are pending.
> We will keep you informed.  Karen’s mother Margret would appreciate any
> prayers and thoughts you can offer; you may contact Margret at
> m7j4s12 at gmail.com.
>
> Karen joined the NFB many years ago.  She graduated from Grinnell College in
> Grinnell, Iowa.  She resided many years in the Chicago Land area and moved
> to Colorado to attend CCB. Karen was a fixture when the Mile High Chapter
> and other chapters raised money wrapping gifts during the Holidays at Barnes
> and Noble.  One could count on Karen to engage people with her cheerful
> smile and voice.  I often heard Karen engaging the customers in conversation
> concerning the books and other gifts she wrapped.  So many people would
> return each year so Karen could wrap their gift.  Karen was one of the
> founding members of the Mile High Chapter.  She would serve as our Treasurer
> for several years and I can easily say she was a fantastic treasurer.  We
> shall miss Karen very much.  She was a kind person who easily engaged in
> conversation and cared deeply for the NFB.
>
> We will keep you informed of any plans to celebrate Karen’s life.
>
> Gary Van Dorn
> Treasurer, Mile High NFBCO
> Co-Chair, Mile High NFBCO Transportation Committee
> Board Member, NFBCO
> Treasurer, NFBCO Sports & Recreation Division
>
>