Karen Kay Lind
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A Visitation for Karen Kay Lind will be held from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. on Friday, August 21, 2020 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence.
Memorial service for Karen will be private; however, the service can be viewed “live” on our website beginning at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 22, 2020.
Karen Kay Lind died peacefully at home surrounded by family on April 12th, 2020.
Karen was born in Moberly, Missouri on April 4, 1940 to Lois Marie (Kingsolver) and Melvyn Wayne Lewis. She attended schools in Kirksville, Brookfield, Kansas City, Missouri and Lawrence, Kansas. She married Ronald Barnes and had two daughters, Kimberly and Melody.
In 1975 she opened Karen’s Bridal Shop and took great pride in providing the best possible bridal shopping experience to each of her clients for over 10 years.
Karen loved to travel, read and entertain. She lived in Hawaii for eight years where she thoroughly enjoyed being a beach girl, served as President of the Newcomers Club of Honolulu and helped more brides choose their perfect dress while working in a local bridal shop. When she returned to Lawrence, Karen and her best friend, Nancy Amison, opened an alteration shop, Making it Fit, and worked together for several years. It was soon after her return to Lawrence that she met, and married, the love of her life, Richard (Dick) Lind. Karen and Dick enjoyed over 17 years of happily wedded bliss and adventures, taking many trips and enjoying time with their friends and family.
Karen is survived by her husband, Richard Lind, daughters, Kim (Andy) Booth and Melody Barnes, step-children, Richard (Christol) Lind, Paul (Emily) Lind and Lauri (Paul) Scrivner, grandchildren, Kyle (Liz) Coleman, Victoria (Aaron) Tilden, Halee (Kyle) Young and Chelsey Tuggle, two great grandchildren, Brian Lewis and Chase Coleman and sister-in-law, Sue Lewis. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Randy Lewis.
A memorial service will be planned for later this year.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Karen’s name to Visiting Nurses or Trinity Treasures, Trinity Episcopal Church and may be sent in care of Warren McElwain Mortuary, 120 W. 13th Street, Lawrence, KS 66044.
Dick, I know your heart is broken, and I know you have many many wonderful memories with Karen to help you through this difficult time. I am so sorry for your terrible loss and knowing you will miss her so much. She really loved and adored you as well.
I will miss my forever friend also, remembering all our fun times, long talks, and her great parties. God bless you and your family. Love, Cheryl
We are so sorry to hear of your terrible loss. I remember when you announced you two were marrying, and how much your love for each other showed over the years. May God bless you and grant you strength and peace. Love, Mary and Gary Bennett and family
Dick, we are so sorry to hear about Karen. Such a caring and sweet lady. She loved you so much! We enjoyed all our conversations and time together. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Dick, my heart breaks for you. Karen was a wonderful friend to me. We had many great Christmas parties and you made the perfect butler! I will miss her deeply. You were her best friend, and the love of her life. Love you Dick.
You will be missed..you always will be my be Aunt Karen. Spending alot of time with you and Kim, Melody when I was a young girl…love you..jeanne..
So sorry to hear about you wife. Take care! Susie Biele Simono
We offer our condolences to all the family.
So very sorry for the loss of your mom Kim. Sending you prayers and love.
Dick, I’m so very sorry for your loss
You will be missed,I have a lot of wonderful childhood memories of you as my aunt. My condolences to Kim and Melody and family
Wonderful tribute to a very special lady! Know she will sadly missed. May God’s peace comfort you with loving family memories. Condolences and love to all.
Dick, Karen’s death leaves so many of us wishing we could be with you to hug you and help you through this. Karen was a great friend and a very special contributor to Trinity and Trinity Treasures. I will miss her so much.
So sorry, Dick. We will always remember Karen as vivacious, gracious, and with a smile on her face. It was a pleasure to know her…
Dick & family, we are so sorry to hear of Karen’s passing. We cherish the memories of time spent at Edens together. Karen was always so sweet–even if she wouldn’t bowl with us. She was our cheerleader!! Our thoughts h prayers are with you, especially at this time when we can’t even be together. Hugs from afar.
Alan & Dolores Boucher:
Dear Dick, we are so sorry to hear this news about Karen! She was such a joy to be around! We loved the times we spent talking to you both! Please know you and your family will be in our prayers! Alan and I send our love at this time of deep sorrow!
Kim & Melody,
I’m so sorry to hear this. I have very fond memories of your Mother and all of us when we were little. I bought my wedding dress from her. Such a kind person. You are in my thoughts.
We so sorry to hear about Karen’s death. Rest assured that this not the end but a Glorious beginning for her.
Dick,
At this time of loss, I hope you can feel the comfort and caring thoughts from the community you have supported your entire life. May you feast on the stories and memories of your love and adventures together.
Dick, we are so saddened to hear of the passing of Karen. Our thought’s and prayers are with you.
Dick, We are so sorry to hear of Karen’s passing. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you and your family.
I am so heartbroken to hear of Karen’s passing.
Kim and Melody – your mother was such a special person and I so enjoyed working with her at the bridal shop. I will treasure those memories.
Richard – I will miss waving to Karen over the fence.
Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Dick-
My sincerest sympathy to you and your family on Karen’s passing.
Kim and Melody: We were so sorry to read the news about Karen. She was one of those rare persons who not only had a dream for her life, like the Bridal Shoppe, but had the courage to pursue it and make it a success. Our thoughts are with you.
Johnson and Nancy Shockley
Dick & family, we are sorry for your great loss. You were always such a gentleman during my years at Farmland. I remember how happy I was for you in your marriage to Karen. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all. Dale & Betty Guder
Dear Kim and Andy,
We were so sorry to hear of the loss of Kim’s mom. We send healing prayers.
Neighbors Pat and Eric Smith
All,
I am so very sorry for your loss.
Debra Lind
I know how much Dick cared for Karen and how much he benefited from their marriage. I extend all my condolences Dick and to her family.
Dick,
I will always have fond memories of our Ladies’ Christmas parties hosted by Karen, with your assistance! You and Karen always made us feel comfy and at home. Remember all the good times.
Dick,
We were so sorry to hear about Karen’s passing. We know you two spent many happy years together. Karen actually sold me my wedding dress shortly after she opened her shop many years ago. Please know that you will forever be in our hearts.