Karen Joy Clark July 23, 1945-June 30, 2026
It is with deep sadness that the Women’s Environmental Institute honors the passing of our beloved Activist Executive Director and Co-Founder, Karen Clark.
Karen’s lifelong commitment to environmental justice has left an indelible mark on Minnesota and beyond. She was a generous, tireless public servant, grassroots leader, mentor, and friend.
Rest in Power
If you are inspired by Karen Clark’s work, please consider donating to WEI to continue Karen’s legacy.
A Celebration of Life and Memorial Service will be held for Karen on Friday, September 18th at Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis (1111 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis 55403). There will be a community gathering and food 4:00-6:30pm followed by a Memorial program 7:00-8:30pm. RSVP to help us plan food. The event will be livestreamed; Please RSVP to receive the livestream link.
“Resistance in a very strong form is what we need right now and we’re going to need it for a while. I just know that we need to have hope, and hope is probably one of the most revolutionary, radical things we can do – and with that, change is possible.” – Karen Joy Clark
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Thank you for the outpouring of love and support during this time.
Tributes
Karen Clark, my sister/friend, for the past 50 years, you were present at so many life events, coming out, political conventions, and ceremonies, and on IPTF’s board. Your work and efforts to create a better more just world will live on in so many hundreds of people you mentored. For me, its hard to imagine to realize your absence but love lives on and I will tell my favorite Karen Clark stories to my kids, to whoever will listen. Now off to city hall to tell the police to do their job, just like you taught us too! God speed to that other world where all is beautiful my friend! –Sharon Day
“The world is greener, kinder, and more just because Karen was in it. The world is a little less joyful now that she is not. I was blessed to know Karen and consider her a legislative mentor. She taught me how to do the people’s work at the people’s house, never giving up on helping our communities build the worlds they deserve.” –Rep. Samantha Sencer-mura
“This world has lost a hero – a hero who believed in collective action and coalition building, not individualism as the word suggests. All who met and held a conversation with Karen were guaranteed to feel seen and valued. Her memory is a blessing to many. May she rest in power.” –Maxime Groen
“Karen was such a source of strength and inspiration during the hunger strike to shut down HERC. It wasn’t surprising though: she was the lioness of our EJ movement in Minneapolis. She identified and mentored so many leaders; she fought and won so many battles. And she did it all with warmth, kindness, and humility that brought out peoples’ humanity.” –Nazir Khan, MN Environmental Justice Table
“Karen was the kindest of souls – how fortunate I am that our paths crossed in life, and to have called her a beloved friend, mentor, and Queer elder. She was always in my corner, encouraging & supporting me. I will forever cherish our long phone calls, her boundless wisdom and invaluable advice, her sweet impromptu voicemails to check in, and her warm hugs. Her life’s work shows another world is possible – if we organize for it. We’ll follow in her footsteps by recommitting ourselves to making the world a better place for posterity. I miss her dearly.” –Sean Lim
“Karen’s legacies will touch many generations to come. Whenever we worked together, she was the steady and relentless light up ahead – showing us the way. Rest in power, Karen, we’ll remember you when the going gets tough, and when the love is getting shared all around.” –Mark Ritchie
Karen is one of my true heroes. She showed all of us that caring for the Earth and caring for all people were never separate acts. They were expressions of the same generous heart. Her passion for environmental health, justice, and the courage to speak with a kind and unwavering voice, inspired everyone fortunate enough to know her. I will miss our conversations at WEI, her wisdom, laughter, and the way she made people believe that positive change was always possible. Heartfelt gratitude for the countless ways Karen made this world healthier, kinder, and more hopeful. Her legacy will continue to live on in the lives she touched and in the land and communities she worked so hard to protect. Karen will be deeply missed and forever remembered. –Gigi Stafne & Green Wisdom School of Natural and Botanical Medicine
There are so many leaders who would not be they are today without Karen Clark. So many of us were shaped by her love, mentorship, and encouragement. I met Karen 20 years ago in a coffee shop in Dinkytown. Little did I know that conversation would change my life and give me a lifelong tia, mentor and role model. She completely changed the trajectory of my leadership and what I thought was possible. She offered me my first job — $10,000 a year, free housing, all the organic produce I could eat, and the chance to organize an organic farmer cooperative in the St. Croix Valley. My first time serving on a board of directors was for the Women’s Environmental Institute. She even officiated our wedding. I still remember the beautiful wedding and ceremony celebrating Jacque and Karen after the marriage equality bill was passed. Karen was instrumental role in encouraging me to run for public office. She changed my life in countless ways…And I know I am only one of so many.
Karen, Minnesota is better because your leadership and unwavering commitment to justice. You were a trailblazer in every sense of the word. We will miss you so much. Please share your stories of Karen so we can honor her together. I’d love for you to share how she transformed your life and leadership. Te queremos, Karen. We will miss you so much. –Maria Medina
“Karen made me feel so accepted and cared for whenever I was around her. As a young trans person who wants to be connected to the earth, her example as a powerful queer professional has made her an important role model in my life. Rest in power, your work lives on!! –B P
“I will always remember Karen Clark as a pragmatic revolutionary who was tireless in her pursuit of a better life for all people. She leaves an incredible legacy and has inspired so many people in her remarkable trajectory.” –Abby Fenton
“I’m so sorry for the loss of this great woman activist and environmentalist.” –Carol L Masters
“I met Karen through a crazy gf. I dropped the gf but kept Karen! I have never known someone as selfless, kind, and visionary while also being strategic and effective. We, the rest of MN and the USA lost one of the best of the best this week.” –Amy Ollendorf
“She was such an amazing loving person, I love you! She made me a friend always had a smile and just a loving person. I will miss you!!” –Aida Alkadi
“I met Karen once at the Mill City Farmer’s Market in June, 2026. A few cam up and recognized her and thanked her for her social justice work. Karen was humble, kind, smiled, got close and acknowledged them. She bought me a watermelon juice and I bought her a pastry. Pure loveliness and a gentle fierce force of human kindness and seeing a fellow soul.” –Joan Guenzel
“We have lost one of the biggest hearts. Karen had this way of making people feel seen, heard, and loved. Her big heart capacity ranged from her sweet farm kitties to her passion and fire for justice for her neighbors and community. May we carry her burning heart with us and may she rest easy.” –Noelle Awadallah
“🌈 Karen Clark, you know the huge contributions you’ve made, the pathways you’ve opened for us in governance, accountability, what it means to truly listen and learn from our communities, and to fight with creativity and compassion for wellness and abundance for everyone.
You know how incredibly important your work is to the future. But I am not sure if you are aware of just how much you have also impacted so many of us, as individuals. From assessing public art at the capitol with teenage students, to creating wheelchair accessible gardens, to cleaning up the neighborhood arsenic brownfield, to analysing the comorbidities of soil, air and water contaminants, you were there. Caring, teaching, learning, showing us ways to co-create what we need by leveraging the resources we have. Despite my sadness at learning of your transition, I am so very grateful for every moment you chose to spend with all of us in service to Mother Earth. We will keep going and practicing the many skills you shared, leading by obeying will of the people. –Tara Chadwick
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“Karen was such a force for good in the world. From the legislature to the Roof Depot, she fought tirelessly so that everyone could have access to healthy local food and clean air. I feel very fortunate to learned from her. She was such a welcoming presence and radiated kindness to everyone she met.” –Alex Carroll
“There will be so many beautiful remembrances of Karen’s powerful and persistent work to make this world better, as well there should be. She was truly a force *of nature*. But I will be selfish here and write that what I will miss, and what I am sure so many others will miss, is her smile that poured into me like the warmth of the sun. And her hugs that made me feel as if the world would keep turning on an axis of goodness.” –Liz Wilkinson
“I only met Karen for the first time last summer but I knew of her for much longer. She, Jacquelyn and my aunt Hilary Sandall were great friends and founders of WEI.
Karen was such a warm caring person who wanted those around her to be comfortable and happy. She made me, and my mother Thea, feel so welcomed.
She and Jacquelyn took great care of Hilary when she moved to Ecumen in North Branch. We will be forever grateful.
Rest in power and peace Karen. The world is a sadder place with your loss. –Liz Bailey
“Without Karen’s bill authorship, today I, at age 76 would be significantly less economically stable. While Karen is most widely know for her environmental and gender justice work, she’s helped probably countless others through authorship of legislation to set up a mechanism to distribute retirement benefits to divorced persons named in their divorce settlements as entitled recipients of portions of their spouses’ future retirement benefits.
In 1984 I was divorced and designated in my “divorce papers” as entitled to a portion of my former spouses’ retirement benefit. I thought: ok – his retirement may be 30 years away. How will I collect? Will I be able to find him? Will I have to hire a lawyer and sue to collect my claim? With then-new Rep. Ann Rest, we approached Aviva Breen, head of Minnesota’s Legislative Commission on the Economic Status of Women, for help. Aviva invited Karen from the House and Linda Berglin from the state Senate to meet. Karen and Linda took up the charge and drafted legislation which passed both houses and was signed into law by Gov. Rudy Perpich. The bill set up an administrative mechanism for automatically procuring claims like mine and getting them to the entitled recipients. AMAZING!
Every month when I get my claim deposited I think of Karen and wonder how many thousands of other Minnesotans, probably mostly women, are bolstered economically in their later lives by Karen’s legislative victory. And then there were all those fun classes at WEI: Women and Chain Saws, Women and Power Tools, Grafting Apple Trees and others. I am so grateful for all that Karen did!” –Sharon Coombs
“I do not have a photo of Karen in my collection, but the memory of her greeting -a radiant smile and warm embrace remains with me. That greeting was an extension of everything that Karen represented-a fierce, relentless, creative advocate for justice. Karen’s legacy of legislation and solidarity with communities bearing the burden of environmental injustices are testaments to her leadership and courage and skill with practical, enduring benefits for all of us. We cannot overstate the importance of these achievements or the collaborative leadership she embraced to achieve them. Karen’s caring, courage and confidence was contagious. Her absence in all of the community spaces where she acted in solidarity will be conspicuous. May all of us who hold Karen dear find solace as we remember her, grieve her loss and celebrate her. May her gracious life endure in all that we do.” –Marita Bujold
Jackie, So sorry for your loss. Sending you love and blessings of peace, knowing that Karen is always with you. I Volunteered for WEI 2013-2015 at the Amador Hill Farm, various events and managing the Mill City Farmers Market booth. Most often working with Hilary at the MCFM booth, Karen would join us when she had time between legislative and farm duties. Absolutely love Hilary and Karen with so many fond memories. I’ll share one funny memory of how hard Karen worked nonstop with a much-needed moment of rest. Working one Saturday with Karen at MCFM, after she was done running around to check everyone’s prices to make sure our prices were comparable, she crawled under the table to take a much-needed nap. As usual, many folks came by the booth hoping to meet and greet the infamous, very popular Karen Clark, asking me where is she, is she here today? I would cordially assure them that she’s here today, somewhere around here. She needed to rest. Now I can say, “KAREN, REST IN POWER, in the same way you lived in Power!” This world will miss you! –LuAnn Foty
Karen was a beautiful soul who has left us an incredibly rich and inspiring legacy. Justice and hope need each other; always look after those around you, and don’t be silent. So many lessons were taught through love and example. We will remember you always and we will carry those lessons with us.
I am uploading a picture that is really special to me: with my friend, we brought our parents to the farm to meet the directors. My mom is from Argentina, and my friend’s are from India. We never get to do things with our parents together! And we wanted to share this very special moment with our favorite farmers <3 –Paola Ehrmantraut
I was deeply saddened to hear about Karen’s passing. I had been planning to reach out to her about her Environmental Justice mapping project, a project that Karen and I first collaborated on in 2006. It was a map that evolved many times as Karen continually came up with new ideas and new data to add. One of her most insightful ideas was to print each data layer on Mylar, creating a large flip chart that visually told the story. Whenever she visited the SOB map room, she loved sharing stories about the presentations she gave while unfurling a well-worn roll of maps that had clearly seen a lot of miles. I was hoping to talk with her about the project, hear about the institution, and see if there was anything I could do to help. The last time we spoke we talked about getting coffee. I was certain we’d have that cup of coffee. Karen was truly a wonderful human being, she will be greatly missed. –Lee Meilleur
My immense gratitude for Karen, her graceful soul, deep compassion , love for all growing things, her fierce courage, and boundless energy. I cherish the many conversations shared as we worked with mapping the Green Zone. Her voice and warm smile will be always in my mind and heart. –Sandy Spieler
I first met Karen as my neighbor in Phillips, then as my Representative to the Minnesota House, then as co-sponsor of ag and health care bills we worked on together, then years later in the fight for marriage equality, and then again at WEI. Through all these life stages, Karen always had a unique way of being firmly grounded AND keeping her eyes on the horizon. We all know of her ferocity and direct forcefulness; these qualities make us the beneficiaries of her countless hours of work for decades to come. For that, and for her, I remain grateful. Big hugs to Jacquelyn and all who grieve. 🌹 –Suzanne Stenson Harmon
Driven. Fierce. Determined. Kind. Passionate. Giant. Powerful.
These are words that keep coming to mind as I think about and remember Karen. I had no idea of her power and drive when I went to work for her at the state legislature. She never took no for an answer. There was always hope and hope was way more powerful. Her mentorship showed me how we can collectively make our world more equitable, how we can organize for change, how we hold the powerful accountable and how we can and must have hope regardless of the odds. My most cherished memories were working side by side with her to pass the 1993 amendment human rights act to protect sexual orientation and gender identity.
Rest well my friend. We’ll take it from here. –Cathy Strobel-Ayres
Karen was my mentor and friend. We spent countless hours at the capital lobbying for environmental justice bills and for funding for the Roof Depot project. We celebrated many wins but also many losses. Karen taught me that a steady hand, and consistent values won the war but turned tides. I’ll miss her deeply and I’m still learning from her. –Joe Vital
Karen was the first legislator to assist with International Medical Graduates ( IMGs) . With her assistance three nonprofit organizations- New Americans Alliance for Development ( formerly AAFACD),International Institute of Minnesota and Rochester Workforce Center received funding from the state to help the medical graduates towards medical residency in the U. S. We at the New Americans Alliance for Development managed to assist over 200 IMGs and over 60 entered U.S. medical residency. Thanks to Karen Clark who was a pioneer. –Mimi Oo
I had the privilege of working for Karen as a farmer at WEI. From the moment I met her, I felt her simultaneous gentle & fierce warmth and care for all those around her. We would get lost in the most beautiful conversations and she was always full of genuine curiosity for all around her, as well as an honest, endless advocate for what is good and right in this world. The world has lost one of the greats this week. Holding her fire within my own ❤️ –Erica Jo Vibar
Farm days with a visit from Karen were always the best – she’d often bring us lunch and her energy was infectious. She was a force, and I can only hope to carry on an ounce of what she brought to the world. We’ll remember you always, Karen. –Leah Enter
“Heartbroken. Neighbor. Friend. Defender. Shero. A Lifetime working with Karen on just so many things. But mostly, celebrating Karen as a beloved neighbor. 
” –Jana Metge
“Oh, Karen Clark, you beacon of light! I will forever remember you as embodying love, humor, fierce dedication to justice, and love of the generous earth. You made struggle and love completely interwoven, so they together became sustainable and renewable. Whether you were pushing through the halls of power for marriage equality, digging in the earth to grow a sustainable community supported farm, organizing in Phillips to bring life and wellbeing to the community, or working in solidarity in SO MANY OTHER MOVEMENTS, you brought love and practical wisdom to it all. I especially admire that you knew when to be humble and step back, supporting immigrants or Indigenous leaders and being willing to do the hard work behind the scenes. I am particularly grateful how you made opportunities available to our 4-H youth over the years. You made a difference in every single realm of your life. May we all strive to live and love so very well.” –Kathryn Sharpe
“I first met Karen when I was a sophomore at the University of Minnesota, just beginning my studies in Environmental Science. At the time, I often felt different and isolated from many of my classmates. My interests were in environmental justice, equity, and the gray spaces where science, community, and systems all intersect. I was surrounded by students focused on more concrete, technical agriculture skills, and I was searching for where I belonged.
Then I read about WEI in a newspaper at MIMS Cafe and started volunteering at the farm in exchange for a CSA share. Amador farm became a magical place to me—a place where I immediately felt comfortable, welcomed, and like I belonged. I would work alongside Jackie in the fields and often stop into the house to talk with Karen about the Roof Depot fight, the opposition she faced, and the many barriers Little Earth and Phillips neighbors were working to overcome.
Karen had an incredible ability to acknowledge how difficult the work was while never losing hope. I remember a conversation during a Will Allen Training about the state of farming, access to fresh food, and the challenges of creating a more equitable food system. The conversation could have easily left people feeling overwhelmed by the scale of the problems. Instead, Karen was a current of positivity and possibility, pulling us in a productive direction. She reminded us that there is always something we can do, that relationships matter, and that when people come together, real change can happen.
Her leadership was a living example of what everyday people can accomplish when they unite around something they believe in. Karen showed that you do not need to be the most powerful person in the room to create meaningful change—you need persistence, courage, community, and the willingness to keep showing up.
Years later, when I became a teacher at a juvenile detention center, I taught a unit on environmental science. I taught my students about environmental racism, the Roof Depot fight, East Phillips Neighborhood Institute, and the Karen Clark Law because I wanted them to understand that environmental justice is not just something they learn about—it is something they can participate in. I wanted them to see that people and communities can challenge systems, advocate for themselves, and create change. Karen’s work helped me teach my students that their voices matter.
Karen is one of my heroes and one of the people who shaped the educator and community member I am today. The Roof Depot is an important part of her legacy, but her greatest legacy is the hope, courage, and determination she sparked in others.
I’ve been thinking about how many people Karen reached, how many people she inspired, and how many people found hope because she showed them what was possible. Her impact cannot be measured only by the projects she fought for, but by the people she empowered to keep fighting for a better future.
Karen taught me that change happens through relationships, through community, and through people who refuse to give up. I carry that lesson with me, and I am committed to continuing the work of building community and fighting for positive change in her honor.” –Madison Tomony
“I met Karen when I served on the state bar human rights committee and we had convinced the bar association to support legislation to add sexual orientation to the Human Rights Act. Members of our committee (rank amateurs at this task) were at the capitol and we were thanked and encouraged by Karen and others. Years later my husband and I became regular customers at the WEI table at the Mill City Farmers Market. We even volunteered at the farm once. Nearly every time we visited the market, Karen would greet us to check in and share something she was enthusiastic about, food or otherwise. The justice work is truly important but as passionate local food supporters and cooks, we genuinely appreciated the work of the farm to feed our minds and bodies. Karen wanted to know how we used the produce and we enjoyed sharing that with her. We will truly miss her and know that her legacy will continue on in so many ways.” –Joan Bibelhausen
“Karen was a constant presence in my life for the last 10 years. No matter what meeting I was attending to advocate for justice, she was also there. We met when I was on the Minneapolis Community Environmental Advisory Commission (CEAC) and I got involved with the Roof Depot. Around 2018, I will never forget Karen asking me to get EPNI on the agenda so they could present their plan to us. CEAC scheduled a special meeting, which caused ALL sorts of chaos at City Hall. We were told council members and staff members from CPED were going to be there en masse. I’m still chuckling just thinking about all the hoopla as they were worried about the power of Karen’s presentation. She’s been taking those poster boards everywhere for years and advocating for all of us, North, South, Northeast and beyond…Karen, I’m going to miss you so much at our Green Zone meetings, WEI, and so many other spaces. Your light shines on…” –Michelle Shaw
“Karen felt like a grandma to me. An awesome, lesbian grandma who cared about environmental justice and racial justice and queer justice and gender justice and food justice in urban, rural, and suburban areas.
I first met Karen when I decided to volunteer at the Women’s Environmental Institute booth at Mill City Farmer’s Market during my second year of Minnesota GreenCorps, four years ago. What started as a way to boost my civic engagement hours became a passion that I fell in love with as I got to know Karen and the other volunteers more.
The last time we talked, it was about the business idea I had to reduce plastic waste by implementing a reusable bag ware washing system. She loved the idea and encouraged me to pursue it, and to learn even from the setbacks that could occur from setting up something like this. I know she wouldn’t want me to give up on it, and I won’t. But it still sucks she won’t be around to see it happen.” –Ellie Litzinger
“Karen was a huge influence on me when I worked on the farm over 20 years ago. I wanted to be her when I grew up (and still do!). While working there I had someone try to steal my identity and my bank wouldn’t do anything about it. Karen stepped in and made things happen quick! The bank apologized and gave me my money back. She was so kind, compassionate and hard working. She will be missed!” –Emily Scifers
“I started working in the community at the Minneapolis American Indian Center in 2009 and Karen was still a State Rep then. We met once at the Center and I told her I loved WEI and said the elders and I are starting tobacco plants outside. Later that week, she emailed me to invite me to that year’s Will Allen farming workshop. I have to tell you, I felt so special and that was the first time I felt seen in the community and I felt I was going to make change. She made so many people feel heard, seen, and felt love; her journey will be beautiful!” –April Smith, Ojibwe Educator, Bear Clan Designs
“I am one of the many who have been inspired by Karen to be an advocate for environmental justice. Ten years ago I went to a small meeting at a coffee shop. People in my neighborhood were trying to stop the City Council from authorizing the City of Minneapolis’ purchase of the Roof Depot warehouse. Leading the meeting was, of course, Karen Clark. She and other neighborhood leaders were negotiating purchase of the building for an indoor urban farm, commercial kitchen, cafe, farmers market, bike shop and at 5.2 acres, a rooftop solar farm that would be the largest in the City. The City said no. They wanted to tear the building down and supersize their adjacent maintenance yard. Karen was my inspiration to join and help build a coalition that would eventually stop the City’s maintenance yard expansion as well as shut down Smith Foundry and Bituminous Roadways asphalt plant, two industrial polluters in our neighborhood. And her warmth and her smile her scholarship and encouragement inspired many such as myself. She made every one feel valued and appreciated! She will long be remembered! Thanks Karen!
” –Steve Sandberg
“Karen inspired me to run for office and her steadfast presence, her attentiveness, and her care and grace served as a model. My Minneapolis Park District encompasses all of Phillips and I feel blessed to have known her, to have worked alongside her for the Roof Depot and urban agriculture in general, and to have inherited the values and commitment that she established. Karen was a friend to Minneapolis parks and the programs and spaces we have in Phillips are because of her advocacy at the legislature. Karen gave so much, asked for nothing in return, and made Minneapolis a better place. There is no greater legacy.” –Kedar Deshpande – Minneapolis Park Board, District 3 Commissioner
“Karen was and continues to be an inspiration to me. She visited our congregation and helped us get involved in the fight for the East Phillips Urban Farm. She introduced us to Rachel Dionne-Thunder and Vin Dionne and our relationship with their organization IPM has blossomed from that day. Her unwavering commitment to justice, her warmth, humility, and community spirit – her presence was a shining light in our neighborhood and state! We were honored to welcome her at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church on numerous occasions, including for Wednesday community meals, for a WEI and EJ Table fundraiser, and for an EPNI fundraiser. Every time, she inspired us. She was always ready to share wisdom and connections on projects I was working on. Ever grateful for you, Karen! You are part of the sacred cloud of witnesses cheering us all on for justice, healing and peace!” –Martha Bardwell
“I met Karen about 10 years ago attending an East Phillips Neighborhood meeting in support of the EPNI indoor farm process and struggle. I stayed with it and organized a SWAE fundraiser in Linden Hills with another person, along with Daniel, Joe, and Ben and with Karen’s support in 2024. We made $6000 for EPNI. I so greatly admired Karen’s all-inclusive human and earth loving values, and her unwavering efforts on behalf of both EPNI and East Phillips at large. I had started my family therapy career there (now retired), and my grandma lived near the corner of Franklin and Bloomington for many years. So what she did for the neighborhood in all her ways were near and dear to me even though living elsewhere in Minneapolis. Karen was truly an inspiration and an honor to meet – and be with in support of all her work. People like Karen ought to live 1000 years. Great Creator Blessings to Karen!” –John Benda
“I go way back with Karen. We were both VISTA Volunteers on St Paul’s westside in the early 1970s working in the Chicano community. Looking back on our connection I would have to say what made her stand out amongst my circle of fellow activists is the fact her politics came from her heart. Her reliability to be there when it most mattered was never in doubt. She had absolute resolve to be there on the side of each and every person, especially those who were being marginalized. She just did not relate to this notion of anyone being deemed less than. Discrimination didn’t compute for her! She was great!” –Al Wroblewski
“Karen was my first cousin and was always someone to look up to as we grew. She was there for the people who needed the help and worked on so many different platforms to make life better for all folks who needed a voice. We’re very proud of her accomplishments and know the world is a little sadder with her unexpected passing. May she rest in peace and get those folks organized up there. Love and blessings to the rest of the family, Jackie and all those who she helped. So proud!” –Zondra and Bob Knipps
“Though I never met Karen, I would like to pass along my sincere condolences to Jackie. I’m so sorry for your loss. XOOOO.” –Susan Echo
“Karen was a highly respected politician, an outstanding communicator, an ardent supporter of women’s rights, and a spiritual leader. To me she was much more than that. She was a woman of compassion, courage, and commitment who touched the lives of so many people. Karen was my cherished friend. I will miss her deeply.” –Doctor Sylvia Lemus Sharma
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