She was born January 29, 1955 in Salt Lake City to Glenn and Melba Christensen.
Karen married Wayne Park on March 11, 1983 in West Jordan, and their marriage was later solemnized in the Jordan River Temple. Wayne passed away in 2004. Karen married Robert William Hall on December 14, 2011 in Lehi.
She was a faithful and valiant member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She held many stake and ward callings, most recently serving as a counselor in the Young Women presidency and as a visiting teacher. Karen and Bill recently completed a Church Service Mission at the Conference Center, an assignment they dearly loved.
She enjoyed spending time with her family and especially attending her grandchildren's sporting events. She was their biggest fan. Karen was a devoted wife, a loving mother, and a loyal friend.
Karen is survived by her husband, Bill, and their eleven children: Carrie and Michael Gallman, American Fork; Ryan and Melissa Park, Riverton; Gregg and Melanie North, Holly Springs, Georgia; Amy and Tyler Anderson, Lehi; Tyler and Amy Park, Bluffdale; David and Kristen North, Farmington; Jeremey and Angie Park, Riverton; Mitchell and Kylie Park, Saratoga Springs; Chase and Kellie Hall, Vernal; Hillary and Mike Anderson, Vineyard; and Nathan Hall, Lehi. Karen has forty-one grandchildren. She has a unique relationship with each one and they deeply miss her. Another baby is soon to join us. Karen has a special friendship with her sister, JoAnn Rawlins, of West Jordan. Her brothers are Donald Christensen and Robert Christensen, both of West Valley City. She is preceded in death by her husband, Wayne; and her parents.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 7, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. in the Jordan River Ward Chapel, 1929 West 1500 North, Lehi. Family and friends may call on Friday January 6, 2017 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Larkin Sunset Gardens Mortuary, 1950 East Dimple Dell Road (10600 South), Sandy, and one hour prior to the services at the church on Saturday.
Interment: Larkin Sunset Gardens Cemetery.
"Greatness is best measured by how well an individual responds to the happenings in life that appear totally unfair, unreasonable, and undeserved" (Marvin J. Ashton). Karen left a legacy for her family of true greatness and faithful endurance.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune and Deseret News on January 4, 2017.
She was born January 29, 1955 in Salt Lake City to Glenn and Melba Christensen.
Karen married Wayne Park on March 11, 1983 in West Jordan, and their marriage was later solemnized in the Jordan River Temple. Wayne passed away in 2004. Karen married Robert William Hall on December 14, 2011 in Lehi.
She was a faithful and valiant member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She held many stake and ward callings, most recently serving as a counselor in the Young Women presidency and as a visiting teacher. Karen and Bill recently completed a Church Service Mission at the Conference Center, an assignment they dearly loved.
She enjoyed spending time with her family and especially attending her grandchildren's sporting events. She was their biggest fan. Karen was a devoted wife, a loving mother, and a loyal friend.
Karen is survived by her husband, Bill, and their eleven children: Carrie and Michael Gallman, American Fork; Ryan and Melissa Park, Riverton; Gregg and Melanie North, Holly Springs, Georgia; Amy and Tyler Anderson, Lehi; Tyler and Amy Park, Bluffdale; David and Kristen North, Farmington; Jeremey and Angie Park, Riverton; Mitchell and Kylie Park, Saratoga Springs; Chase and Kellie Hall, Vernal; Hillary and Mike Anderson, Vineyard; and Nathan Hall, Lehi. Karen has forty-one grandchildren. She has a unique relationship with each one and they deeply miss her. Another baby is soon to join us. Karen has a special friendship with her sister, JoAnn Rawlins, of West Jordan. Her brothers are Donald Christensen and Robert Christensen, both of West Valley City. She is preceded in death by her husband, Wayne; and her parents.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 7, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. in the Jordan River Ward Chapel, 1929 West 1500 North, Lehi. Family and friends may call on Friday January 6, 2017 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Larkin Sunset Gardens Mortuary, 1950 East Dimple Dell Road (10600 South), Sandy, and one hour prior to the services at the church on Saturday.
Interment: Larkin Sunset Gardens Cemetery.
"Greatness is best measured by how well an individual responds to the happenings in life that appear totally unfair, unreasonable, and undeserved" (Marvin J. Ashton). Karen left a legacy for her family of true greatness and faithful endurance.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune and Deseret News on January 4, 2017.
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