Karen L. Schatten Beatty

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Karen Beatty Obituary

Karen Louise Beatty, 64, passed away Sunday, May 13, 2012, from lung cancer, and a metastatic brain tumor. Her journey was difficult, but her spirit never wavered. Karen Louise Schatten was born on July 2,1947, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Vivian Schmittroth and Leo Schatten. Karen attended East High School and received an associates degree from the Salt Lake Community College. She married Paul Harwood in 1966 and later divorced. They had two children, Shauna and Jason. Karen retired after many years of working for the federal government. In 1989, she married Dennis Beatty, who preceded her in death in 2000. Karen moved to Colorado Springs, Colorado, in 2006, to be with her daughter and her two beloved grandchildren, Samuel and Georgia Prince. She spent many precious moments playing games and having tea parties. Karen returned to Salt Lake City in April 2012 to be at home for her final month. Karen is survived by her two children, Jason Harwood, Salt Lake City, and Shauna and David Prince, Colorado Springs, Colorado; her two grandchildren, Samuel and Georgia Prince; her sisters Kay Lee and Karrie Schatten, and her brother, Karl and Sharon Schatten; her nieces and nephews and a great-niece. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Dennis, and her dog Rascal. Her family would like to thank the many friends in Colorado Springs; Marilyn, Terri, and all her friends at the Pinon Sun Condominium; her friends Barbara, Mary, and Cindy; and the ladies in the F.E.W. organizations both in Utah and Colorado The family would also like to thank all of the staff at Penrose Main Hospital in Colorado Springs and the CareSource Hospice in Salt Lake City for the kind and loving care they gave to Karen. A graveside service will be held on May 23 at the Wasatch Lawn Cemetery, 3401 South Highland Drive, Salt Lake City, Utah. A celebration of Karen's life will take place this summer in Salt Lake City on July 23rd. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the CareSource Charitable Foundation, 1624 East 4500 So, Salt Lake City, UT 84117, or Safe Place for Pets, P.O. Box 38202, Colorado Springs, C 80937-8202.

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Published by The Gazette from May 19 to May 20, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Karen Beatty

8 Entries

Lonnie Beatty

October 4, 2012

Thanks Karen for the time that you spent with me, getting to know you and your family. My Dad was a very lucky man to have meet you. I thank you for your friendship. Please say hello to Dad and have him take some time off. You know he'll be working hard on all the property Heaven has. I will miss you a great deal. Godspeed.

Jana Sheehan

May 22, 2012

To the family of Karen - my heart goes out to you for your loss. I only met Karen one in Colorado when I attended a Regional Training for FEW. She picked me up from the airport and transported me to the hotel. She was so nice and sweet - the world still needs her. I will never forget her kindness. I hope you will have happy memories of her that will comfort you in this time of grief. Jana Sheehan

Roberta Sweeney

May 21, 2012

Karen's bright, shining face reminded me of the same smiling face and positive attitude I saw only a couple weeks ago. Karen was there for so many of as FEW members as well as a personal friend with comfort and food in our hour of need. We all share in the loss of this wonderful woman and friend and are grateful for the memories of Karen.

Donna Selin Ball

May 21, 2012

Karrie,
I'm so sorry to hear of Karen's passing. Although I haven't seen you for many years, I have fond memories of spending time with your family. May God bless and comfort you, Kay Lee, and Karl.

Tom Kass and Steve Russo

May 21, 2012

Karrie,
Our deepest condolences to you and your family. May you be comforted by your memories of Karen.

Mary Martineau

May 20, 2012

I will miss our phone calls about our children and your grandchildren. Not many people have a friend for over 30 years. Dear friend, I am glad you are at peace, but always with us.I miss you.

May 20, 2012

I am speaking for myself and all of Karen's friends in Federaly Employed Women (FEW). We will sincerely miss you, Karen. You were very special to all of us that knew and loved you. What a caring person you were. You held many positions over the years in FEW, including Secretary, Treasurer, Membership, Chapter President and anything else that needed done - you did it. Thanks for being there for FEW and for me after my surgery. God bless you and your family.
Marsha Strackany, Regional Manager, FEW, Rocky Mountain Region and friend.

Sherri Hemingway

May 20, 2012

My sweet friend Karen. How it breaks my heart to see you have gone. Jason my heart goes out to you, your sister and the rest of the family. I worked with Dennis and spent a lot of time with Dennis and Karen, she was such a special person. God Bless! I will keep Karen in my heart always.

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