BECK ~ Karen Louise
Passed away suddenly November 15th, 2007 at the age of 52. Karen is survived by her 2 loving sons, Richard (Grace), of Saskatoon, Sask.; and Robert (Sherri), of Coquitlam, B.C. She also leaves her Mom and Dad, Carl and Phyllis Chichenko; 5 sisters, and 2 brothers, Margaret (Willy) Jans, of Creston, B.C.; Gloria Foisy (Barry), of Medicine Hat, Alta; Adam Frisch, of Calgary, Alta.; Sandra Keenan (Paul), of Calgary, Alta.; Darlene Dorchak, of Calgary, Alta.; Janice Frisch (Marion), of Edmonton, Alta.; and Wayne Doyle-Frisch (Barb), of Calgary, Alta. All her many nieces and nephews will miss her gentle voice, infectious smile and loving hugs. Karen was predeceased by all her grandparents and her father Elmer Frisch. Karen was born in Medicine Hat, Alta on April 19th, 1955. At the age of 7, Karen’s family moved to Hammond, BC where she attended Hammond Elementary School and Pitt Meadows High School. Karen married Richard (Dick) Beck June 10th, 1972. Karen successfully owned and operated Maple Ridge Carpets until 1995. Karen was well known in the community for her generosity, kindness, wit, compassion, and most of all her insatiable love for life. During her amazing but short life Karen touched many people’s lives leaving them with cherished and lasting memories. Funeral Service to be held Monday, November 26th, 2007 at 1pm in the MAPLE RIDGE FUNERAL CHAPEL (Osborn's), 11969-216th Street. In lieu of flowers, donations in Karen’s memory can be made to Cythera Transition House Society, Maple Ridge, B.C. www.cythera.ca
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