[Colorado-Talk] Karen Samuelson

Mon May 15 09:14:48 UTC 2023

I am deeply saddened to learn of Karen’s passing. I remember that she was very kind, caring, and easy to talk to and with. Once she even took me on the 16th St. mall and we went to Bath and Bodyworks and shopped. I remember gift-wrapping with her and enjoyed hearing her interact with customers who had gifts wrapped.  She was always friendly to me And I remember when she was treasurer of the mile high chapter when I was in the chapter. My prayers are with all of her loved ones and I will miss her.

Kishia. 

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> Date: Sat, 13 May 2023 12:07:45 +0000
> From: Gary Van Dorn <garyvdrn at msn.com>
> To: Tim Keenan via Colorado-Talk <colorado-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: [Colorado-Talk] Karen Samuelsen
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> We will keep you informed of any plans to celebrate Karen?s life.
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> Gary Van Dorn
> Treasurer, Mile High NFBCO
> Co-Chair, Mile High NFBCO Transportation Committee
> Board Member, NFBCO
> Treasurer, NFBCO Sports & Recreation Division
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> Date: Sat, 13 May 2023 08:52:30 -0600
> From: Julia <juliazanon at comcast.net>
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> Thank you for posting.  I remember meeting Karen years ago when she first came to Denver and she impressed me with her intelligence and knowledge. She will be missed in our community.
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>> On May 13, 2023, at 6:09 AM, Gary Van Dorn via Colorado-Talk <colorado-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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>> ? 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.
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>> 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.
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>> 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
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> Date: Sat, 13 May 2023 15:47:25 -0600
> From: Amy Sabo <amieelsabo at gmail.com>
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> hello gary,
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> 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.
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> 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!
> 
> 
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> 
> hugs,
> amy sabo
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>> 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
>> 
>> 
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> Date: Sat, 13 May 2023 22:01:49 +0000
> From: Gail Hamilton <gail at soaringintogreatness.com>
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> Subject: Re: [Colorado-Talk] Karen Samuelsen
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> Hello all
> I?ve known Karen since 1999. We were roommates during the NFB national convention in Atlanta, Georgia. I?ll never forget us going to the three Olympic rings and standing in the middle of the water falls at 95 degrees. Karen inspired me to not to let blindness stand in my way.
> 
> Over the years, we enjoyed meals at one another?s apartments and she introduced me to The Water Course restaurant in down town Denver. We had numerous phone conversations lasting for hours, and I too remember wrapping Christmas presents together at the downtown book store.
> 
> Karen?s love for cats and all animals was apparent. She came to support me when my third Seeing Eye dog Kamber died. Her heart was warm, spirit genuine, and she was always willing to serve the NFB.
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> Though Karen had more health concerns than she should have to bear, she was a dear soul.
> 
> I appreciated all she did for me, regret she suffered so much, and hope her mom finds solace, peace,  and love knowing she touched so many lives.
> 
> To Margaret with love
> Gail
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> From: Colorado-Talk <colorado-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Gary Van Dorn via Colorado-Talk
> Sent: Saturday, May 13, 2023 6:08 AM
> To: Tim Keenan via Colorado-Talk <colorado-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Gary Van Dorn <garyvdrn at msn.com>
> Subject: [Colorado-Talk] Karen Samuelsen
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> 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<mailto: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
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