Karen Christensen Allen
Grace, Idaho–-Karen Christensen Allen, (75) a recently returned daughter of Gem Valley, passed away Monday February 19, 2024. Karen was born February 26, 1948.in Soda Springs, Idaho to Kenneth and June Christensen. She was raised on the family farm in Central, Idaho. She graduated from Grace High School Class of 1966.
She married Larry Glen Allen June 10,1966 in the Logan Temple. Karen spent the next 58 years of her life as a devoted spouse to her husband and loving mother to her children and grandchildren and great grandchildren. Larry’s work required the family to relocate several times throughout their marriage with the majority of their lives spent in the Treasure Valley. Four years ago they moved back to Grace to her final home. Already a talented seamstress, cook, and homemaker; the many moves challenged Karen to grow and develop many new talents and skills– tole painting, cake decorating, sewing designer jeans, and engaging in small business ventures with her children with the making and selling of lollipops/suckers.
When she retired she enjoyed being with her family, making jewelry, knitting and crocheting clothing, etc. In general she was kind and loving. As a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, she served faithfully in many callings with Homemaking Leader being her favorite. Mom was blessed with auburn hair and she resisted anytime anyone teased her about being a “red head” She had a sense of humor as well as strong willed determination. Her favorite name was “Granny” and she cherished each of her 10 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. She is loved and will be missed.
She is survived by her eternal companion of 62 years: Larry Allen of Grace, Idaho. Three children: Clint (Ginger) Allen of Boise, Jason Allen also of Boise, Idaho; Sarah Allen of Kuna, Idaho. Her 10 grandchildren all from the Treasure Valley: Taylor Allen, Parker Allen, Ellery Allen; Lena (Mitch) Truong, Meagan Allen; Grant (Molly) Putnam, Brandon VanWinkle, Joel (Jorden) VanWinkle, Ana (Morgan) Allen, Jessica VanWinkle. Two great grandchildren Gyda and Reiner Truong.
She is survived by two brothers Wynn (Darla) Christensen of Iona, Idaho and Bart (Cherie) Christensen of Grace Idaho. A sister-in-law JoAnn (Ron) Holland of Selah, Washington.
She was preceded in death by her parents Kenneth and June Christensen of Grace, Idaho and a sister Margaret Petersen of North Salt Lake, Utah.
Funeral services will be held on Friday February 23, 2024, at 12 noon at the Grace Idaho Stake Center 404 S. Main St., Grace, Idaho, 83241. Burial will follow in the Grace Cemetery.
The family wishes to thank First Ward Relief Society, Bishop Drew Wright, Heritage Assisted Living,and Sims Funeral Home
