Karen Ann (Almquist) Alexandre was born on May 13th,1935, in Holdrege, Nebraska, the second daughter of Ernest J and Pearl E (Glandon) Almquist.
Karen tried many professions in life - including nursing, airline stewardess, secretary -clerk, dental assistant and life guard - before she found her life's calling of teaching children.
Karen graduated from McCook High School, McCook, Nebraska and then received her college education at several colleges, finally receiving her degree from Colorado State College. She later did graduate work at several colleges.
Karen's love of reading led her to become a teacher and to instill in all of her students a love of reading. At the time of her retirement she stated that she took special pride in exposing children to the written word. She commented that "it's probably the most important thing children need to be taught in their lives, if they can read, they can do anything."
After losing a lung to cancer, Karen chose to retire from teaching and extend her personal growth. Karen loved her profession and was content with the lasting imprint she had made on the children she taught, teaching them with much love and humor.
One of Karen's life long friends stated, "Karen had a gift for being a very special friend and that is why she had so many. She went out of her way to do the thoughtful gesture, do the right thing, at the right time and you always knew she cared. Her loss will be such a void for her many, many friends and family. She touched all of our lives in so many ways."
In the year since her retirement Karen spent time with her family and friends, and generally enjoying life.
Karen was raised in a Christian home and very much exemplified the true meaning of being a Christian. She was always one to help those in need, always helping unselfishly. She generously gave to nieces and nephews for their education and special projects. Her last thoughts were of caring for her mother. She was always generous to charitable organizations, even when she herself did not have enough to eat. For example, in the last six months of her life she gave time, effort and funds to at least 20 charitable organizations.
The following remarks made at her retirement party are also appropriate at this time. Karen would have said "I don't want a long drawn our ceremony. And if I could get somebody to say something, tell them not to talk too long. Tell them not to mention all the awards I have received. I'd like somebody to mention that I loved my work and that I loved my students. Say I was a drum major for justice. Say I was a drum major for righteousness. And all of those other shallow things will not matter. I just want to leave a committed life behind."
Karen did just that - left a committed life behind.
In the past month Karen fought another battle with cancer and on Monday,September 5th, 1994, she passed away.
Karen tried many professions in life - including nursing, airline stewardess, secretary -clerk, dental assistant and life guard - before she found her life's calling of teaching children.
Karen graduated from McCook High School, McCook, Nebraska and then received her college education at several colleges, finally receiving her degree from Colorado State College. She later did graduate work at several colleges.
Karen's love of reading led her to become a teacher and to instill in all of her students a love of reading. At the time of her retirement she stated that she took special pride in exposing children to the written word. She commented that "it's probably the most important thing children need to be taught in their lives, if they can read, they can do anything."
After losing a lung to cancer, Karen chose to retire from teaching and extend her personal growth. Karen loved her profession and was content with the lasting imprint she had made on the children she taught, teaching them with much love and humor.
One of Karen's life long friends stated, "Karen had a gift for being a very special friend and that is why she had so many. She went out of her way to do the thoughtful gesture, do the right thing, at the right time and you always knew she cared. Her loss will be such a void for her many, many friends and family. She touched all of our lives in so many ways."
In the year since her retirement Karen spent time with her family and friends, and generally enjoying life.
Karen was raised in a Christian home and very much exemplified the true meaning of being a Christian. She was always one to help those in need, always helping unselfishly. She generously gave to nieces and nephews for their education and special projects. Her last thoughts were of caring for her mother. She was always generous to charitable organizations, even when she herself did not have enough to eat. For example, in the last six months of her life she gave time, effort and funds to at least 20 charitable organizations.
The following remarks made at her retirement party are also appropriate at this time. Karen would have said "I don't want a long drawn our ceremony. And if I could get somebody to say something, tell them not to talk too long. Tell them not to mention all the awards I have received. I'd like somebody to mention that I loved my work and that I loved my students. Say I was a drum major for justice. Say I was a drum major for righteousness. And all of those other shallow things will not matter. I just want to leave a committed life behind."
Karen did just that - left a committed life behind.
In the past month Karen fought another battle with cancer and on Monday,September 5th, 1994, she passed away.
Karen Ann (Almquist) Alexandre was born on May 13th,1935, in Holdrege, Nebraska, the second daughter of Ernest J and Pearl E (Glandon) Almquist.
Karen tried many professions in life - including nursing, airline stewardess, secretary -clerk, dental assistant and life guard - before she found her life's calling of teaching children.
Karen graduated from McCook High School, McCook, Nebraska and then received her college education at several colleges, finally receiving her degree from Colorado State College. She later did graduate work at several colleges.
Karen's love of reading led her to become a teacher and to instill in all of her students a love of reading. At the time of her retirement she stated that she took special pride in exposing children to the written word. She commented that "it's probably the most important thing children need to be taught in their lives, if they can read, they can do anything."
After losing a lung to cancer, Karen chose to retire from teaching and extend her personal growth. Karen loved her profession and was content with the lasting imprint she had made on the children she taught, teaching them with much love and humor.
One of Karen's life long friends stated, "Karen had a gift for being a very special friend and that is why she had so many. She went out of her way to do the thoughtful gesture, do the right thing, at the right time and you always knew she cared. Her loss will be such a void for her many, many friends and family. She touched all of our lives in so many ways."
In the year since her retirement Karen spent time with her family and friends, and generally enjoying life.
Karen was raised in a Christian home and very much exemplified the true meaning of being a Christian. She was always one to help those in need, always helping unselfishly. She generously gave to nieces and nephews for their education and special projects. Her last thoughts were of caring for her mother. She was always generous to charitable organizations, even when she herself did not have enough to eat. For example, in the last six months of her life she gave time, effort and funds to at least 20 charitable organizations.
The following remarks made at her retirement party are also appropriate at this time. Karen would have said "I don't want a long drawn our ceremony. And if I could get somebody to say something, tell them not to talk too long. Tell them not to mention all the awards I have received. I'd like somebody to mention that I loved my work and that I loved my students. Say I was a drum major for justice. Say I was a drum major for righteousness. And all of those other shallow things will not matter. I just want to leave a committed life behind."
Karen did just that - left a committed life behind.
In the past month Karen fought another battle with cancer and on Monday,September 5th, 1994, she passed away.
Karen tried many professions in life - including nursing, airline stewardess, secretary -clerk, dental assistant and life guard - before she found her life's calling of teaching children.
Karen graduated from McCook High School, McCook, Nebraska and then received her college education at several colleges, finally receiving her degree from Colorado State College. She later did graduate work at several colleges.
Karen's love of reading led her to become a teacher and to instill in all of her students a love of reading. At the time of her retirement she stated that she took special pride in exposing children to the written word. She commented that "it's probably the most important thing children need to be taught in their lives, if they can read, they can do anything."
After losing a lung to cancer, Karen chose to retire from teaching and extend her personal growth. Karen loved her profession and was content with the lasting imprint she had made on the children she taught, teaching them with much love and humor.
One of Karen's life long friends stated, "Karen had a gift for being a very special friend and that is why she had so many. She went out of her way to do the thoughtful gesture, do the right thing, at the right time and you always knew she cared. Her loss will be such a void for her many, many friends and family. She touched all of our lives in so many ways."
In the year since her retirement Karen spent time with her family and friends, and generally enjoying life.
Karen was raised in a Christian home and very much exemplified the true meaning of being a Christian. She was always one to help those in need, always helping unselfishly. She generously gave to nieces and nephews for their education and special projects. Her last thoughts were of caring for her mother. She was always generous to charitable organizations, even when she herself did not have enough to eat. For example, in the last six months of her life she gave time, effort and funds to at least 20 charitable organizations.
The following remarks made at her retirement party are also appropriate at this time. Karen would have said "I don't want a long drawn our ceremony. And if I could get somebody to say something, tell them not to talk too long. Tell them not to mention all the awards I have received. I'd like somebody to mention that I loved my work and that I loved my students. Say I was a drum major for justice. Say I was a drum major for righteousness. And all of those other shallow things will not matter. I just want to leave a committed life behind."
Karen did just that - left a committed life behind.
In the past month Karen fought another battle with cancer and on Monday,September 5th, 1994, she passed away.
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