Karen Marie Shepherd

Sometime later, the family moved to San Dimas where she attended elementary through High school. In High school, she met her sweetheart Timothy O. Shepherd, whom she was dedicated to for the next forty-five years until the Lord called her home.

Karen enjoyed being a wife and a mother to her four children and “G-ma” to her six grandchildren. Karen worked in retail for several years. She attended college to become a medical records clerk, which she enjoyed doing. Karen was a friendly person and had no problem making friends or striking up conversations. She also enjoyed baking, making crafts, crocheting, and looking through Pinterest for new ideas. Karen loved to text loved ones after getting a smart phone. Karen also enjoyed spending as much time as she could with her grandchildren on shopping and lunch dates.

Preceding her in death mother Patricia D. Hanson and niece Jazmine V. Hanson. Karen leaves behind to cherish her memory husband Timothy O. Shepherd, Father James Hanson, brothers Kevin Hanson, Keith Hanson (Renita) daughters Alicia Salmon (Courtney), Katherine Gallimore (Delvin) sons Timothy E. Shepherd, James Shepherd (Brenda) as well as her six grandchildren: Cyan, Lesly, Cydney, Aaron, Anthony and Josiah as well as a host of extended family, cousins, friends and neighbors.

The family extends their sincere gratitude for all the heartfelt expressions shown to them during this time of grieving. Know that every phone call, card and monetary expression is genuinely appreciated.