[Colorado-Talk] Karen Samuelsen

[graduate56 at juno.com]

She was a very nice person. We had many phone conversations, and we also had in-person talks as well. Her family will be in my prayers.

 

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

 

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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