Karen Christenson

Karen M. Christenson, 77, peacefully passed away in her home on December 13, 2020, with her loving family by her side. She was born in Des Moines on January 18, 1943, to John and Anne Kinsey.

Karen married Dan Christenson October 1960 and they were blessed with three sons. She was a devoted wife, a loving mother and grandmother, a hard worker, and one amazing cook.

Karen took great pride in her home and family. Her selfless nature, along with her willingness to always make time for others, made those she interacted with feel valued and important.

Karen enjoyed shopping and collecting dolls, but nothing brought her more joy than spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and new great-grandson.

Karen is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, Dan; sons, Ray (Michelle), Steve (Kristine), and Mike (Michelle); grandchildren, Bethany (Josh), Shane (Elizabeth), Sierra, Nate (Elizabeth), and Leigha; great-grandson, Rivers; as well as her brother, John (Barb). In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Roger, and sister, Kathy.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, December 18, 2020, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Ave. in Des Moines with burial to follow at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. The family will receive visitors at the funeral home Thursday evening from 5-7 p.m.

The family requests masks be worn and social distancing is encouraged.

Online condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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