Karen Kuehne Warner

Karen Kuehne Warner, born February 14, 1944, at Fort Monroe, Virginia, passed away on September 23, 2024 from causes brought on by Dementia. An embodiment of love, she was a dedicated wife, a generous friend, and a reliable cornerstone of her church and neighborhood in Provo, Utah. Her love story with her husband, Paul Warner, blossomed and led to marriage in the Idaho Falls Temple on August 21, 1965, and continued to inspire all who were fortunate to witness their deep bond. As a homemaker, her nurturing spirit filled her family's home with warmth and comfort, making it a gathering place for family and friends.

Karen's life was a testament to her commitment to education and service. She graduated as the valedictorian of her 1962 class from US Grant High School in Oklahoma City and later received a BS degree from Brigham Young University in Elementary Education. Karen served selflessly in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Edgemont 5th Ward Relief Society President, 5th ward Young Women President , and Edgemont South Stake Young Women President. She also Immensely enjoyed being a Gospel Doctrine Teacher. In her unique way, Karen was a wonderful example to all who knew her.

Karen found Joy in her hobbies of cooking, hiking, jogging and writing. Karen took great pride in her Christmas letters and her journals an occasional newspaper or magazine artcle. She loved playing the piano and teaching piano to her children and grandchildren. Her love for all kinds of music was infectious. Although not a big sports fan, Karen was a supportive mother and grandmother who attended hundreds, if not thousands of sporting events which included basketball, football, soccer, track, cross country, baseball, t-ball, lacrosse, flag football, and tennis, in addition Paul drug her to hundreds of BYU football and basketball games.

Karen had great appreciation for travel and took an annual trip to Yellowstone National Park. With her husband, she led numerous tour groups to American and Church history sites. Her adventurous spirit led her to hike Mt. Timpanogos many times, regularly trek up Rock Canyon, and to visit other National Parks and natural wonders.

Karen was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Zetha Kuehne. She is survived by her husband of 58 years Paul, 3 brothers and 1 sister and her 6 children: Nate(Jenni), Matt(Lynn), Shannon Sybrowsky(Joel), Melody Bolli(Damon), Aaron(Haley), Summer Williams(Justin). She also has 30 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren who have added wonderful meaning to her life. Karen left this mortal life with contributions that made it a better place.

A viewing will take place on Friday, September 27, 2024 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at Nelson Family Mortuary, 4780 North University Avenue, Provo, Utah, 84604, and on Saturday, September 28, 2024, at 9:30 am at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 3030 Mojave lane Provo, Utah. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, September 28, 2024, at 11:00 am at the Church

In remembrance of Karen's life, we invite you to share your memories and upload photos to her memorial page. These shared moments will serve as a beautiful testament to the vibrant life she lived and the countless lives she touched.