"Ed, I wad so saddened to hear of Karen's passing. She was always so thoughtful and always talked about you and the boys very lovingly. My most sincere condolences to you and the boys. Your friend, Dave White and family"
In loving memory of
Karen Lynn Haberle
Karen Lynn Haberle of Beaverton, OR passed away suddenly on January 17th in Scottsdale, AZ. She was married to the love of her life and husband of 33 years, Edward. She was a loving and dedicated mother to her two boys, Hayden and Evan Haberle.
She grew up in Dormont, PA with her siblings: Lori, Lora, Mark, and the late Gregory and Robert. She was best pals with her father-in-law, Edmund Haberle. Karen was loving, talented, unique, determined and strong-willed. She enjoyed helping others regardless of the time or place and would stop at nothing for her family or friends. Karen enjoyed traveling, particularly to Italy, Arizona, and Daufuskie Island in South Carolina.
She loved watching Evan's baseball games and Hayden's fencing matches, and she happily attended all of their events. She deeply loved her boys and raised them to be outstanding young men in the community. Karen was passionate about nature and animals, especially her three dogs Babsie, Bambie, and Brandie. She even created an animal safety law that prevented the harm of animals in the state of Oregon.
Friends and family will be received at the beautiful Mission Church on the campus of Santa Clara University on February 9th at 2:00 pm. Memorial donations can be made to Santa Clara Athletics 500 El Camino Real Santa Clara, CA 95053 or Point Park University Haberle Athletic Scholarship Fund 201 Wood St. Pittsburgh, PA 15222. Visit www.hansenmortuary.com for online condolences.
Tributes
"Really was a shock to hear of Karen's passing. Our thoughts are with you and the boys. We will be living part time in Pittsburgh with Robert, maybe we will get to see you sometime."
"Ed and family I recently read the news of your loss. Although I did not know Karen, I can only imagine the kind of mother/wife/person she was by setting an example of love wherever she traveled or whomever path she crossed. May you find peace knowing her commitment is now rewarded with love from above. With sympathy, Dan Miller Penn Hills, PA"
"Ed, We would like to express our sorrow and condolences to you, Hayden and Evan. We are truly sorry for your loss, Karen was a wonderful person. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and the boys. Rick and Debby"
"My prayers are with your family during this very difficult time. Although I did not know Karen I can only imagine through you, the incredible woman she was and the memories you made together as a family."
"Are deepest sympathy and our prayers for you and your family. It has been a long time but the memories are still there."
"Ed, Praying for you and your family during this time. Although I did not know your wife, I believe the person you are is a reflection of Karen in your life. Brian"
"Ed and family...........You have our deepest sympathy. Bobbie, Wally, Hetch, Karen and Denise."
"So shocked and saddened to hear of your loss. Karen was a special person, always so vibrant and caring. Keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time."
"Ed, Hayden, and Evan, It is with very heavy hearts that we write this. We hold in our thoughts such wonderful memories of Karen, scouts, Neskowin trips, basketball, camps, and friendship. Our family is saddened to hear of this sudden and tragic loss. We will hold you three in our prayers during this devastating time. Karen was a wonderful and loved person. Sending you all a warm hug, Michele, John, Elliot, and Emily-Rose Wiitala"
"So incredibly sorry for your loss. We enjoyed watching Jesuit baseball with Karen when Brian and Evan played together. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time."