Tanner Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 Just thought that I would put Karen's obit out there. It was so hard to write it. Ya'll know. Thanks - Anne Tanner Karen S. Medde, 50, of Louisville died peacefully at home Friday June 22nd. Karen was born June 26, 1956 in Denver, Colorado to Ves M. Medde and Letha V. (Scollick) Medde. She graduated from Lincoln High School in Denver in 1974; from the Community College of Denver in 1976 with her Associates of Arts, Industrial / Commercial Drafting degree; from the University of Colorado at Denver in 1991 with her Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering Degree; and from the University of Colorado at Denver in 1992 with her Master of Science, Civil Engineering. She held a Colorado Professional Engineer's license as well as a certification in Floodplain Management and was involved with the Colorado Association of State Floodplain Managers. Karen was an employee of Public Service Company of Colorado from 1976 – 1991. She started out as a Clerk and worked her way into a Draftswoman position and then as a Civil Engineering Designer. Beginning in 1992, Karen worked for the City of Boulder in the Public Works Department in various capacities. She started her career with the City as a Civil Engineer and then as the City Engineer. In addition, she also worked as a Project Specialist where she assisted members of the public with understanding Boulder's codes and regulations related to development. Most recently she worked as the Greenways and Floodplain Engineering Project Manager. Karen attended the First Congregational Church of Boulder, as well as practicing in the Buddhist tradition. Her hobbies were watercolor painting, stained glass crafting, gardening, traveling, river rafting, and walking the Boulder Creek Trail. Her survivors include her spouse, Anne L Tanner of Louisville; their two daughters, Monica Tanner-Medde and Andi Tanner-Medde of Louisville; aunties, Eva McCarthy and Louise Farmer; and cousins, Jeff Farmer, Elise Kirby, Cindy Wohl, Sharon Green, Glynis Goldtrap, Dan McCarthy, Bonnie McCall and Cathy Armour. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother Chuck Medde. A Celebration of Karen's Life will be held at 3:00 p.m., Thursday, June 28th at the First Congregational Church FAITH Center, 1128 Pine St., Boulder. Reverend Chris Gilmore and Reverend Martie McMane will be officiating. Services will conclude with a reception. Memorial contributions may be made to the Tanner-Medde Children Education Fund, c/o Boulder Municipal Employees Federal Credit Union, 2800 Arapahoe Avenue, Boulder, CO 80303. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyW Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 take care of yoppurself and the ones around you right now. We are here whenever you need us for anything at all. I knnow how hard this is for everyone. Prayers and good thoughts. Remember the fun times especially. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladybug Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 I'm so sorry... Hugs to you and your kids. Michele Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtay Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 Thinking of you and your family. Dawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 Anne- I am very sorry. You did a wonderful job on the obituary. Rochelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trish2418 Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 Sending prayers. Trish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 My heartfelt symphathies goes out to you and your family. Please accept the help of family and friends to lean on during these must difficult times. We are always here for you also. Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bev'sSister Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 Anne, I am so sorry for your loss. I wish I knew magic words to help with your pain. I will be sending prayers for you and your family. Love, Bobby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littlegirl Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 I am so very sorry for your loss. Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fillise Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 Anne--thanks for posting the obituary. You did a beautiful job with it. I will be praying that you and the girls will be supported in your grief and that you will find comfort in your memories of Karen and in your daughters. Susan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dscherer Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 Prayers to you and your family. I am so sorry for your loss. Dana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick C Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 So sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muriel Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 Anne, I'm so sorry for your loss and that of the children. You did a wonderful job writing the obituary. It must have been very difficult to do. Muriel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hockeyma Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 Anne - I am so sorry. The obituary is wonderful. Stay strong for you and the children. Heather Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamataca Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 So hard to put such a rich life into a few words. You did a very nice job. Take care of yourself while you are taking care of the girls. Kelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendyr Posted July 10, 2007 Share Posted July 10, 2007 So sorry for your loss. The obituary was beautiful wendyr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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