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In memory of

Karen Williams Erickson

Des Moines, IA, USA

June 5, 1953 - September 18, 2020

Jun 5, 1953 - Sep 18, 2020

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In memory of

Karen Williams Erickson

Passed

September 18, 2020
Born

June 5, 1953
Resided

Des Moines, IA, USA

Thank you to all of Karen's friends who have helped so much in her last year of life and especially in her last week of life. We greatly appreciate the love and support and know that Karen did as well. If so inclined and in lieu of flowers, please consider donating in Karen's honor to the following organizations: Ruth Harbor, Meals from the Heartland, MercyOne Hospice and Lutheran Church of Hope.

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Karen Williams Erickson, 67, of Des Moines, passed away in her home surrounded by family and friends on September 18, 2020. This was when her year long fight with cancer ended. She is preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Roberta Williams, and her husband, Bruce Erickson. She is survived by her two children, Mike (Shannon) Erickson and Katie (Dan) Erickson, her three grandchildren Joe, Hannah, and Ruthie and her sister, Susan Taylor.

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Born

June 5th, 1953

Passed away

September 18th, 2020

Des Moines, IA, USA

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Cause of death

Pancreatic cancer

Method of disposition

Body donation

Donated to

Des Moines University

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Raised by 3 people

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Created with love by Katie (Dan) Erickson (Karen's daughter).

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