That photo! So darling! I can see Paula Williams, Karen McDonald & Mary Mc Elmeel. Darling Kathleen Marsh, who we just lost, on the top, George Mead above Mary & Mike McChesney? on the bottom left. Any more? Karen McDonald's picture is so cute!
Karen and Margot Nims and I were frequent childhood playmates, often roller skating in their alley since it was so smooooooth, and my alley, a block away, was pitted and filled with pot-holes. Karen's mom was the greatest--taking on Mrs. Naughton's entire Brownie troop, adding us to the one she already had, when Liz Naughton's mom decided not to have the troop any longer :((. (Mike Stapelton is the little guy in the photo at the bottom--Karen's next door neighbor--also a great family.....) Childhood friends are important to our life story. Karen was an important part of my childhood. Rest in peace, my friend. Loving prayers for your eternal happiness....
I too remember Karen fondly from our HNA childhood. . .I remember stopping by her house to pick her up on the way to some activity at St. Joe's, but don't recall the activity, perhaps basketball. I remember playing outdoor games at her house with its basketball hoop, she was always such a good sport. That photo of her is precious. Rest in peace, dear Karen.
Karen Anne Peterson, 72, passed away peacefully on July 28, 2021, from a long battle with pancreatic cancer at Swedish in Seattle, Washington.
Karen is survived by her sister Connie Hand, her brothers Scott and Brian McDonald, and her niece and adopted daughter, Autumn Eyre. She has five nieces, five nephews, two great-nephews, four great-nieces, and many other extended family members. Her best friend was Sharon O'Dell.
She attended school at St. Joseph's Grade School, Holy Names Academy High School, and Seattle University. She grew up on Capitol Hill until she moved to Mercer Island where she resided until her death.
Karen loved cooking for her family, and she was an avid Seattle Mariners fan! She loved animals and would spend hours watching birds and other wildlife. She will be dearly missed.
At her request, there will be no service, but the family will have a private gathering by invitation only.
Ann Conroy
So sad to hear about Karen's passing. We were in school together from 4th grade at old HNA. I remember her fondly as part of my childhood.
Joan Moffat (Sutherland)
Annette Lund
They all look like little angels. Those St. Joe's children. Nice to see this photo of Karen McDonald.
Tamara Sonn (Morreall)
Karen sat next to me in JP's History freshman year. So smart and so funny. Such a cute picture of her -- and Kathy and Mary? Such fond memories --
Ann Conroy
That photo! So darling! I can see Paula Williams, Karen McDonald & Mary Mc Elmeel. Darling Kathleen Marsh, who we just lost, on the top, George Mead above Mary & Mike McChesney? on the bottom left. Any more? Karen McDonald's picture is so cute!
Mary McElmeel (Corbin)
Karen and Margot Nims and I were frequent childhood playmates, often roller skating in their alley since it was so smooooooth, and my alley, a block away, was pitted and filled with pot-holes. Karen's mom was the greatest--taking on Mrs. Naughton's entire Brownie troop, adding us to the one she already had, when Liz Naughton's mom decided not to have the troop any longer :((. (Mike Stapelton is the little guy in the photo at the bottom--Karen's next door neighbor--also a great family.....) Childhood friends are important to our life story. Karen was an important part of my childhood. Rest in peace, my friend. Loving prayers for your eternal happiness....
Paula Williams (Treneer)
I too remember Karen fondly from our HNA childhood. . .I remember stopping by her house to pick her up on the way to some activity at St. Joe's, but don't recall the activity, perhaps basketball. I remember playing outdoor games at her house with its basketball hoop, she was always such a good sport. That photo of her is precious. Rest in peace, dear Karen.
Annette Lund
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Karen Peterson (Anne)
May 12, 1949 - July 28, 2021
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Karen Anne Peterson, 72, passed away peacefully on July 28, 2021, from a long battle with pancreatic cancer at Swedish in Seattle, Washington.
Karen is survived by her sister Connie Hand, her brothers Scott and Brian McDonald, and her niece and adopted daughter, Autumn Eyre. She has five nieces, five nephews, two great-nephews, four great-nieces, and many other extended family members. Her best friend was Sharon O'Dell.
She attended school at St. Joseph's Grade School, Holy Names Academy High School, and Seattle University. She grew up on Capitol Hill until she moved to Mercer Island where she resided until her death.
Karen loved cooking for her family, and she was an avid Seattle Mariners fan! She loved animals and would spend hours watching birds and other wildlife. She will be dearly missed.
At her request, there will be no service, but the family will have a private gathering by invitation only.
Published on August 3, 2021