Karen Elaine Garretson, 61, a Northland resident of Kansas City, MO passed away Thursday, December 1, 2022. Karen was born November 20, 1961 to Robert Dean and Rosemary (Smith) Garretson in Kansas City, KS.
Karen graduated from Park Hill High School in 1980. In her leisure time she loved collecting dream catchers, was an avid reader, and crafting macrame gifts for family and friends. Karen will be remembered for her love and compassion.
Karen is survived by her loving mother, Rosemary Garretson; four siblings: Colleen Youmans; David Garretson; Beverly Garretson; Brian Garretson (Mario); two nieces: Autumn Garretson and her husband Steve Gribble; and Chris Garrett; three nephews: Tim Camilletti; Robbie Camilletti and Michael Camilletti; a great niece Kristen Camilletti and great nephew Kristopher Camilletti. She was preceded in death by her father Robert; a brother Anthony Garretson; a brother-in-law Mike Youmans and her grandparents.
A Celebration of Karen’s life will be held from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., Thursday, December 8, 2022 at Meyers Northland Chapel in Parkville, MO. In lieu of flowers Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Heart Association or the American Diabetes Association or the charity of your choice. Memories of Karen and condolences to the family may be shared at meyersfuneralchapel.com.
Brian & family I’m so very sorry for your loss!
My condolences to Karen’s family. I was her supervisor for many years and enjoyed working with her.
May her soul rest in peace now.
I will miss you Karen!
Ester Sirkel
Lee’s Summit, Missouri.
My heartfelt sympathy goes out to the entire Garretson family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love you all,
Joanie
My condolences to Karen’s family. She and I worked with one another at the NRC. I truly enjoyed working with her. My heart and prayers go out to her family.