Karen Elaine McMurtrie Obituary in Fremont at Fremont Memorial Chapel

Karen Elaine McMurtrie

8/16/1943 - 4/6/2016

Obituary For Karen Elaine McMurtrie

Karen McMurtrie, loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend went home to be with the Lord on April 6, 2016. Karen was born on August 16, 1943 in Los Angeles, California and was raised in Santa Rosa, California by loving parents Willis and Blanche Neilsen. For the past 47 years, she lived in Fremont, California.

Karen lived each day with sense of caring, tenacity and a gregarious spirit. She raised her children with discipline and love and fostered an environment for all to flourish. Kind and thoughtful beyond her means, she was appreciated and loved by everyone she knew.

Diagnosed with diabetes at age 7, Karen faced this challenge with great vigor, as she did every obstacle that confronted her. She dedicated her life to doing the right thing.

She is survived by her sons, Robert McMurtrie, and Ron McMurtrie (Amy); daughter, Kimberlie Graham (Jeff); grandchildren, McKenzie (Adam), Jack, Ellie, Owen, Brandon, and Natasha; great grandchildren, Easton and Emrie; and her dog Brandi.

A memorial service and celebration of her life will take place at 11am on Friday, April 15th at Fremont Memorial Chapel, 3723 Peralta Blvd, Fremont, CA 94536, followed by a reception. A private burial service will take place at a later date where she will be laid to rest with her parents. Memorial gifts may be made to the JDRF Diabetes Foundation at www.jdrf.org

Services

15 Apr

Memorial Mass

11:00 AM

Fremont Memorial Chapel 3723 Peralta Boulevard Fremont, CA 94536 Get Directions »

by Obituary Assistant

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10/01/2021

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10/01/2021

Eddie Galli

I just hear for Karen passing and it took me hard she was the best. She know me from home depot and I live in brookvale also she would always be the best customer and also help tell all the others I was a good sales person and always run into her at the store or she look for my car in front of my house and we would just talk and talk. She would tell it like it was I always loved that. Sorry for your lose. Eddie and Mary Galli
10/01/2021

Brandon Graham

Grandma, The most amazing woman I have ever met. You will never be forgotten. I am so thankful that we only lived thirty or so minutes away! Many more memories we were able to share with eachother! Memories that will never be forgotten, You will never be forgotten! I will see you when I make my way up there too! Love you always grandma Karen! Love, Brandon
10/01/2021

Monica F

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Without a doubt, she loved her family and friends. I loved how she always had a moment to chat about her children or her grandchildren. Although it had been some time since I saw her, I am sure her love for you all was stronger than ever. :heart::heart: Monica
10/01/2021

Dwayne Stone

Hi Bobby, Ron and Kim. My condolences to all of you and your families. Some of my best memories was with you and swimming in your pool. Your mom was there keeping us in line. And the way she would blast into the court driving that blue Chevelle station wagon with the side pipes was great. What great memories. Your mom made our Gissing Place memories great.
10/01/2021

pat richie

I miss my best friend she left with out me. The gift of life however dear must sometime pass away yet love and memories remain eternal GIFTS TO STAY our love and condolences to all of the family auntie pat pat Richie and Bob south

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