In memory of

Karen Irene Buss

Fort Lupton, CO

1956 - January 9, 2026

1956 - Jan 9, 2026

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In memory of

Karen Irene Buss

Passed

January 9, 2026
Born

1956
Resided

Fort Lupton, CO

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Welcome to this space dedicated to my mom, Karen. My life, and so many of yours, was infinitely better because she was in this world. I’ve created this page as a place to gather the love she gave so freely. Please use this space to share your favorite memories, whether it’s a story of her kindness, a moment of her incredible bravery, or a time her 'silly' side made you laugh until it hurt. Thank you for helping me keep her remarkable spirit alive.

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Karen Irene Buss, 69, passed away on January 9, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of laughter, boundless generosity, and a spirit that couldn't be tamed by the hardest of circumstances.

Karen was a woman who truly lived. Whether she was diving in a shark tank, ziplining through the rainforest, horseback riding at a dude ranch, or swimming with the dolphins in paradise, she met the world with a "try anything once" attitude. But her greatest …

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There will be a Celebration of Life in Independence, Missouri on March 7th - I will post more details for this as soon as I have them solidified.