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<p class="MsoNormal">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.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">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
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<p class="MsoNormal">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.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Though Karen had more health concerns than she should have to bear, she was a dear soul.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">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.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">To Margaret with love<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Gail<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Gail Hamilton</span></b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black"><br>
International Speaker<br>
Soaring Into Greatness<br>
<i>Unstoppable, Unforgettable, Unbelievable</i><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> Colorado-Talk <colorado-talk-bounces@nfbnet.org>
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Gary Van Dorn via Colorado-Talk<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Saturday, May 13, 2023 6:08 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> Tim Keenan via Colorado-Talk <colorado-talk@nfbnet.org><br>
<b>Cc:</b> Gary Van Dorn <garyvdrn@msn.com><br>
<b>Subject:</b> [Colorado-Talk] Karen Samuelsen<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">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 <a href="mailto:m7j4s12@gmail.com">m7j4s12@gmail.com</a>.
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<p class="MsoNormal">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.<o:p></o:p></p>
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Board Member, NFBCO<br>
Treasurer, NFBCO Sports & Recreation Division<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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