Karen Everitt, 56, of Parker, Colo., passed away January 11, 2013.
She was born in Denver, Colo., to Bob and Clara (Rose) Everitt on May 26, 1956 and raised on the family ranch east of Parker in Elbert County, Colo.
Karen was the eldest of three girls and took responsibility early in life. When just 13 years old her dad was hospitalized with knee surgery, haying and harvesting was done by uncles and hired men, and it was Karen’s job to provide meals to feed the harvest crew. Later, her mom suffering from arthritis turned all cooking duties over to Karen. She loved to experiment with ingredients, and rarely using a recipe, she would create scrumptious dishes. For holidays and family gatherings, folks would anticipate what she would bring for desserts because it would often be an assortment of choices. In addition to cooking Karen enjoyed reading, card games, board games, puzzles and embroidering. She made many baby quilts for new family members, also table cloths, lap quilts and pillows.
In the late 1970’s, Karen started working behind the meat counter at Gesins Grocery and Market in Elizabeth, Colo., advancing to head meat manager. She would often help customers planning their meals by suggesting recipes and ingredients for their evening and holiday meals. After almost 20 years in the grocery store, Karen took on the new challenge of caring for her parents, and in 2001, the daycare of her beloved nephew James.
Karen was very interested in genealogy, tracing the Everitt family back several generations to the early 1700’s. She often told the stories of the family to James, wanting him to know and understand who and where he came from.
She always greeted every day with a smile. Diagnosed in 2007 with cancer, Karen believed that a positive attitude would do as much to help battle this disease as the medications. Everyone she encountered while fighting this disease was greeted with a smile and an “I’m fine” response, she did not wish to burden others with her troubles.
She is survived by her sisters Eileen Everitt, and Elaine Gabriel, brother-in-law Bill Gabriel, and nephew James Gabriel, all of Parker, Colo.; aunts, uncles, and numerous cousins in Wyoming, Idaho, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oregon and Colorado.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Bob and Clara Everitt.
Memorial services were held January 19, 2013 at the Pikes Peak Grange hall in Franktown, Colo.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Running Creek 4-H club, P.O. Box 912 Elizabeth, Colo., 80107
(Source: The Fence Post, February 25, 2013)
She was born in Denver, Colo., to Bob and Clara (Rose) Everitt on May 26, 1956 and raised on the family ranch east of Parker in Elbert County, Colo.
Karen was the eldest of three girls and took responsibility early in life. When just 13 years old her dad was hospitalized with knee surgery, haying and harvesting was done by uncles and hired men, and it was Karen’s job to provide meals to feed the harvest crew. Later, her mom suffering from arthritis turned all cooking duties over to Karen. She loved to experiment with ingredients, and rarely using a recipe, she would create scrumptious dishes. For holidays and family gatherings, folks would anticipate what she would bring for desserts because it would often be an assortment of choices. In addition to cooking Karen enjoyed reading, card games, board games, puzzles and embroidering. She made many baby quilts for new family members, also table cloths, lap quilts and pillows.
In the late 1970’s, Karen started working behind the meat counter at Gesins Grocery and Market in Elizabeth, Colo., advancing to head meat manager. She would often help customers planning their meals by suggesting recipes and ingredients for their evening and holiday meals. After almost 20 years in the grocery store, Karen took on the new challenge of caring for her parents, and in 2001, the daycare of her beloved nephew James.
Karen was very interested in genealogy, tracing the Everitt family back several generations to the early 1700’s. She often told the stories of the family to James, wanting him to know and understand who and where he came from.
She always greeted every day with a smile. Diagnosed in 2007 with cancer, Karen believed that a positive attitude would do as much to help battle this disease as the medications. Everyone she encountered while fighting this disease was greeted with a smile and an “I’m fine” response, she did not wish to burden others with her troubles.
She is survived by her sisters Eileen Everitt, and Elaine Gabriel, brother-in-law Bill Gabriel, and nephew James Gabriel, all of Parker, Colo.; aunts, uncles, and numerous cousins in Wyoming, Idaho, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oregon and Colorado.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Bob and Clara Everitt.
Memorial services were held January 19, 2013 at the Pikes Peak Grange hall in Franktown, Colo.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Running Creek 4-H club, P.O. Box 912 Elizabeth, Colo., 80107
(Source: The Fence Post, February 25, 2013)
Karen Everitt, 56, of Parker, Colo., passed away January 11, 2013.
She was born in Denver, Colo., to Bob and Clara (Rose) Everitt on May 26, 1956 and raised on the family ranch east of Parker in Elbert County, Colo.
Karen was the eldest of three girls and took responsibility early in life. When just 13 years old her dad was hospitalized with knee surgery, haying and harvesting was done by uncles and hired men, and it was Karen’s job to provide meals to feed the harvest crew. Later, her mom suffering from arthritis turned all cooking duties over to Karen. She loved to experiment with ingredients, and rarely using a recipe, she would create scrumptious dishes. For holidays and family gatherings, folks would anticipate what she would bring for desserts because it would often be an assortment of choices. In addition to cooking Karen enjoyed reading, card games, board games, puzzles and embroidering. She made many baby quilts for new family members, also table cloths, lap quilts and pillows.
In the late 1970’s, Karen started working behind the meat counter at Gesins Grocery and Market in Elizabeth, Colo., advancing to head meat manager. She would often help customers planning their meals by suggesting recipes and ingredients for their evening and holiday meals. After almost 20 years in the grocery store, Karen took on the new challenge of caring for her parents, and in 2001, the daycare of her beloved nephew James.
Karen was very interested in genealogy, tracing the Everitt family back several generations to the early 1700’s. She often told the stories of the family to James, wanting him to know and understand who and where he came from.
She always greeted every day with a smile. Diagnosed in 2007 with cancer, Karen believed that a positive attitude would do as much to help battle this disease as the medications. Everyone she encountered while fighting this disease was greeted with a smile and an “I’m fine” response, she did not wish to burden others with her troubles.
She is survived by her sisters Eileen Everitt, and Elaine Gabriel, brother-in-law Bill Gabriel, and nephew James Gabriel, all of Parker, Colo.; aunts, uncles, and numerous cousins in Wyoming, Idaho, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oregon and Colorado.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Bob and Clara Everitt.
Memorial services were held January 19, 2013 at the Pikes Peak Grange hall in Franktown, Colo.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Running Creek 4-H club, P.O. Box 912 Elizabeth, Colo., 80107
(Source: The Fence Post, February 25, 2013)
She was born in Denver, Colo., to Bob and Clara (Rose) Everitt on May 26, 1956 and raised on the family ranch east of Parker in Elbert County, Colo.
Karen was the eldest of three girls and took responsibility early in life. When just 13 years old her dad was hospitalized with knee surgery, haying and harvesting was done by uncles and hired men, and it was Karen’s job to provide meals to feed the harvest crew. Later, her mom suffering from arthritis turned all cooking duties over to Karen. She loved to experiment with ingredients, and rarely using a recipe, she would create scrumptious dishes. For holidays and family gatherings, folks would anticipate what she would bring for desserts because it would often be an assortment of choices. In addition to cooking Karen enjoyed reading, card games, board games, puzzles and embroidering. She made many baby quilts for new family members, also table cloths, lap quilts and pillows.
In the late 1970’s, Karen started working behind the meat counter at Gesins Grocery and Market in Elizabeth, Colo., advancing to head meat manager. She would often help customers planning their meals by suggesting recipes and ingredients for their evening and holiday meals. After almost 20 years in the grocery store, Karen took on the new challenge of caring for her parents, and in 2001, the daycare of her beloved nephew James.
Karen was very interested in genealogy, tracing the Everitt family back several generations to the early 1700’s. She often told the stories of the family to James, wanting him to know and understand who and where he came from.
She always greeted every day with a smile. Diagnosed in 2007 with cancer, Karen believed that a positive attitude would do as much to help battle this disease as the medications. Everyone she encountered while fighting this disease was greeted with a smile and an “I’m fine” response, she did not wish to burden others with her troubles.
She is survived by her sisters Eileen Everitt, and Elaine Gabriel, brother-in-law Bill Gabriel, and nephew James Gabriel, all of Parker, Colo.; aunts, uncles, and numerous cousins in Wyoming, Idaho, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oregon and Colorado.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Bob and Clara Everitt.
Memorial services were held January 19, 2013 at the Pikes Peak Grange hall in Franktown, Colo.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Running Creek 4-H club, P.O. Box 912 Elizabeth, Colo., 80107
(Source: The Fence Post, February 25, 2013)
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