Karen R.Darby
Oct 27,1938-April 20,2009
Karen R. Darby, 70, of Lexington, Nebraska, died at her home, April 20, 2009, in Lexington, Nebraska. She was born October 27, 1938, at Eustis, Nebraska, to Ray A. and Neva B. (Hess) Rupe. Karen's primary education was in Eustis, Nebraska and then graduated from Lexington High School with the class of 1956. She was united in marriage to Philip E. Darby, Jr. on July 22, 1956, at the United Methodist Church in Lexington. Six beautiful daughters were blessed to this marriage. Following her marriage Karen was employed at Kjar Hay & Grain, the United Methodist Church, the City of Lexington as assistant City Clerk and then Shoe Mart, which she opened with her daughter. It was a joy walking in to Shoe Mart and seeing Karen's smiling face. Karen was a faithful member of the First United Methodist Church for 50+ years as well as the Methodist Choir. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Business and Professional Women, Musicale, Studio 25 and Tri-County Hospital Auxiliary. Karen absolutely loved life, she loved her family, especially the grandchildren, traveling with Ed and her friends, music, Nebraska football, reading, volunteering at church, art and working in her yard.She will be eternally beautiful in Heaven's light. Karen was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Donna Linn. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held April 24, 2009, at the First United Methodist Church in Lexington, Nebraska. Inurnment will be held in the Methodist Church Columbarium.
Oct 27,1938-April 20,2009
Karen R. Darby, 70, of Lexington, Nebraska, died at her home, April 20, 2009, in Lexington, Nebraska. She was born October 27, 1938, at Eustis, Nebraska, to Ray A. and Neva B. (Hess) Rupe. Karen's primary education was in Eustis, Nebraska and then graduated from Lexington High School with the class of 1956. She was united in marriage to Philip E. Darby, Jr. on July 22, 1956, at the United Methodist Church in Lexington. Six beautiful daughters were blessed to this marriage. Following her marriage Karen was employed at Kjar Hay & Grain, the United Methodist Church, the City of Lexington as assistant City Clerk and then Shoe Mart, which she opened with her daughter. It was a joy walking in to Shoe Mart and seeing Karen's smiling face. Karen was a faithful member of the First United Methodist Church for 50+ years as well as the Methodist Choir. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Business and Professional Women, Musicale, Studio 25 and Tri-County Hospital Auxiliary. Karen absolutely loved life, she loved her family, especially the grandchildren, traveling with Ed and her friends, music, Nebraska football, reading, volunteering at church, art and working in her yard.She will be eternally beautiful in Heaven's light. Karen was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Donna Linn. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held April 24, 2009, at the First United Methodist Church in Lexington, Nebraska. Inurnment will be held in the Methodist Church Columbarium.
Karen R.Darby
Oct 27,1938-April 20,2009
Karen R. Darby, 70, of Lexington, Nebraska, died at her home, April 20, 2009, in Lexington, Nebraska. She was born October 27, 1938, at Eustis, Nebraska, to Ray A. and Neva B. (Hess) Rupe. Karen's primary education was in Eustis, Nebraska and then graduated from Lexington High School with the class of 1956. She was united in marriage to Philip E. Darby, Jr. on July 22, 1956, at the United Methodist Church in Lexington. Six beautiful daughters were blessed to this marriage. Following her marriage Karen was employed at Kjar Hay & Grain, the United Methodist Church, the City of Lexington as assistant City Clerk and then Shoe Mart, which she opened with her daughter. It was a joy walking in to Shoe Mart and seeing Karen's smiling face. Karen was a faithful member of the First United Methodist Church for 50+ years as well as the Methodist Choir. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Business and Professional Women, Musicale, Studio 25 and Tri-County Hospital Auxiliary. Karen absolutely loved life, she loved her family, especially the grandchildren, traveling with Ed and her friends, music, Nebraska football, reading, volunteering at church, art and working in her yard.She will be eternally beautiful in Heaven's light. Karen was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Donna Linn. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held April 24, 2009, at the First United Methodist Church in Lexington, Nebraska. Inurnment will be held in the Methodist Church Columbarium.
Oct 27,1938-April 20,2009
Karen R. Darby, 70, of Lexington, Nebraska, died at her home, April 20, 2009, in Lexington, Nebraska. She was born October 27, 1938, at Eustis, Nebraska, to Ray A. and Neva B. (Hess) Rupe. Karen's primary education was in Eustis, Nebraska and then graduated from Lexington High School with the class of 1956. She was united in marriage to Philip E. Darby, Jr. on July 22, 1956, at the United Methodist Church in Lexington. Six beautiful daughters were blessed to this marriage. Following her marriage Karen was employed at Kjar Hay & Grain, the United Methodist Church, the City of Lexington as assistant City Clerk and then Shoe Mart, which she opened with her daughter. It was a joy walking in to Shoe Mart and seeing Karen's smiling face. Karen was a faithful member of the First United Methodist Church for 50+ years as well as the Methodist Choir. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Business and Professional Women, Musicale, Studio 25 and Tri-County Hospital Auxiliary. Karen absolutely loved life, she loved her family, especially the grandchildren, traveling with Ed and her friends, music, Nebraska football, reading, volunteering at church, art and working in her yard.She will be eternally beautiful in Heaven's light. Karen was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Donna Linn. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held April 24, 2009, at the First United Methodist Church in Lexington, Nebraska. Inurnment will be held in the Methodist Church Columbarium.
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