"We are so sorry to hear of Karen's passing. I am so glad we had the opportunity to reconnect with her in September at mom's birthday party. Mom had a wonderful time with Aunt Karen that day! We carry her in our hearts with the many fond memories we have of her. Love from Toots and Aunt Margaret"
In loving memory of
Karen Mabelle Parks
April 4, 1939 - July 24, 2017
Karen Mabelle (Linn) Parks, age 78 of Colfax, passed away on Monday, July 24, 2017 at Taylor House - Hospice in Des Moines. Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 28, 2017, at 10:00 a.m. at Coburn Funeral Home in Colfax. Burial will take place at Colfax Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 27, 2017, from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Memorials may be directed to the Karen Parks Memorial Fund and condolences may be left for the family at www.coburnfuneralhomes.com
The daughter of Harry A. and Buena M. (Wolfe) Linn, Karen was born on April 4, 1939, in Graettinger, Iowa. Karen graduated from Colfax High School in 1957. On June 14, 1958, she was united in marriage to Alfred "Joe" Parks. Karen worked at the Vernon Company in Newton and then at the Federal Building in Des Moines until 1987. Following that, she babysat for her grandchildren. Karen enjoyed shopping and garage saleing with her best friend, Dolores (McNeer) Linn and spending time with her family and grandchildren.
Those left to honor her memory include her two children, Forrest (Tina) Parks, and Denise (John Ambrose) Bissell; two step children, Marty (Linda) Parks, Laurie (Larry) Lukehart; eight grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; and a brother, Harry B. "Chub" (Delores) Linn. Preceding her in death were her parents, husband, Joe, son-in-law, Kevin Bissell and a granddaughter, Martina Parks.
Tributes
"Our deepest sympathy in the loss of Karen Parks, we are thinking and praying for the families, we love you and God bless each and everyone in this time and later"
"Our condolences from Mike and Cheri Ambrose. God Bless you all."
"I am so sorry to hear of Karen's passing. I remember all the get togethers with Karen, Joe and family in the past. We enjoyed visiting with Karen and family at Margaret's birthday party in Missouri this past summer. My condolence's to her children, grandchildren and family. Brother-in-law, David Stapleton and wife Julia."