Karen Christensen

Karen Ann Christensen of Des Moines, age 86, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 29, 2024, at Taylor House Hospice after a brief illness.

Karen was born February 21, 1938, in Perry to Harold and Mary (Siglin) Davisson. She was one of six children and grew up on a farm near Woodward.

She worked for Midland Savings Bank for many years.

Karen enjoyed traveling, fishing trips to Minnesota, reading, birds, watching sporting events (Go Cubs Go!) and, most of all, spending time with her family.

She will be remembered as a warm, loving person, and for her fantastic pies.

Karen is survived by her husband, Harlan; daughters, Linda Birocci of Des Moines, Lori (Scott) Huyser of Hatton, MO; and LuAnn Miklus of Indianola; brothers, H. Lynn Davisson of Des Moines and Jerry Davisson of Waukee; sisters, Sally Taylor of Waukee, Susan (Floyd) Moore of Ankeny, and Kathy Heatherton of Johnston; sister-in-law Jeanette (George) Black of Quincy, IL; brother-in-law Don (Linda) Christensen of WI; grandchildren, Lisa (Andy) Banse, Kristin (Collin) Davison, Matthew (Jessica) Huyser, Tara (Chad) McDade, Willie, Tim and Sean Miklus and Erin (Dallan) Colby; 10+ great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, sons-in-law, Paul Birocci and Garry Miklus; brother-in-law, Mike Heatherton; and sisters-in-law, Delores Davisson and Janet Davisson.

A celebration of life will be held on Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at Union Park United Methodist Church, 2305 E. 12th St., Des Moines, IA 50316, with visitation starting at 10:30 a.m., funeral at 11:00 and luncheon to follow.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Union Park United Methodist Church.

Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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