Karen Jo (Oder) Carpenter, age 57, passed away December 09, 2020 in Denver, CO. She was born July 08, 1963 in Laramie, WY to Kenneth Wayne and Mary Maxine (Fossett) Oder. She married the love of her life, Donald Carpenter, in April of 1984 when they started their life adventures together.
Karen loved to travel and see the world and being the wife of a military man, her life with Don offered her the opportunity to see wonderful areas of the world. Starting their life in Plattsburgh, NY (1984-1986) and during her husband’s military duty she was able to find many more adventures in Lakenheath, England (1986-1989); Fort Walton Beach, FL (1989-1993); Colorado Springs, CO (1993-2001) and settling in Federal Heights, CO June of 2001.
Karen was a rare combination of someone who had a love of life and a firm understanding of what was truly important-the simplicity of living a life with those she loved and she loved them fiercely. Her husband and her children were her everything. She had the gift of finding joy in everything and after spending time with her, you couldn’t help but walk away feeling her joy in your soul like a shadow that never leaves.
Karen is survived by her husband, Donald Carpenter, son Matthew Carpenter, daughter and husband Krista and Ryan Dwyer, father, Kenneth Oder, brothers Steve Oder, David Oder (Kelley), Kevin Oder (Maria) and sister, Janet Wrhel (Darin) and her many nephews and nieces. All of these she loved and touched deeply. She is preceded in death by her mother, Mary Maxine (Fossett) Oder.
Please join us celebrating her life Monday, December 28, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. at Montgomery-Stryker Funeral Home, 2133 E. Rainbow Ave, Laramie, WY. Interment will follow at Greenhill Cemetery.
Was sorry to hear of Karen's passing.
I am saddened to here of your loss....I remember the Oder family with fondness, please accept my heartfelt condolences. Ryan Fulton
I was sorry to hear about Karen's passing. She was a great person and a very special friend!!! She will be missed. Don you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
My sympathies and condolences to the whole family. Matt, let me know if there’s anything I can do..
My thoughts and prayers are with Don, Matthew, Krista and all of Karen's family during this difficult time. I am so saddened to hear about Karen's passing. Karen was my friend and I was lucky to have known her. She was kind and caring and thought of others. I will always remember her infectious laugh and all the fun times we shared. Time and distance never lessened how much I thought of her or cared about her. May peace be with all her family.
Our Condolences to the family of Karen Carpenter. Our daughter was a good friend of Karen's so we knew her from that special relationship. Blessings to her and you are all in our prayers during this difficult time.
My deepest condolences to Karen’s family. I went to school with her and will always remember her as a kind and fun girl. She will be truly missed.
Karen was a brave soul who took everything in stride. We will miss you sweet presence Karen! May God hold your family tight during this difficult time. Until we meet again, love you!