Karen McKellar Lewis

Karen McKellar Lewis

Karen went home to her Father in Heaven on Tuesday, March 10, 2009, after a life of unselfish service. She was a devout member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, beloved sister, aunt, grandmother, neighbor and friend. Raised in Bountiful UT., and later moved to Clovis CA. Karen was a dedicated nurse, great cook, missionary and avid world traveler. She worked hard to serve and loved the people around her. We will miss you Karen!

Born on June 29, 1941, in Tooele, UT., she graduated cum laude from the University of Utah. She trained under Dr. Michael DeBakey in cardiovascular surgery. Karen later worked under Dr. Russell M. Nelson before working in home care and as a clinical nurse for Valley Adult Health Care Center.

She is preceded in death by husband, Charlie Rose Lewis, and parents, Glen E. and Gertrude Billington McKellar. She is survived by sisters, Barbara McKellar of San Diego, CA., Janet Wilson (Steve) of St. George, Ut.; nieces, Nicole Wilson of Salt Lake City, UT., McKel Harrison (James) of Roy, UT.; stepchildren, Robert Lewis (Wendy) of Clovis, CA., Glenda Lewis of Reno, NV., nine grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and those who adopted her as grandma.

Services were held in Clovis, CA. on Friday March 13, 2009. Graveside services will be held 2 pm Monday March 23, 2009 at Mount Olivet Cemetery 1342 E. 500 S. Salt Lake City, UT under the direction of Lindquist''s Bountiful Mortuary. In lieu of flowers, please donate to your favorite charity or to LDS Missionary Fund, 50 E. North Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84150 -0303 Condolences may be shared at www.lindquistmortuary.com