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Karen McLaren Stevens

| June 18, 2025 10:56 AM

Karen Louise Stevens, 84, passed away in her home June 16, 2025. She was born Sept. 18, 1940, in El Reno, Okla., to Lucille and Floyd J. McLaren. 

Karen was married to the love of her life, Perry “Pinky” Stevens, for 45 years. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother whose quiet strength and deep compassion guided her family through life’s seasons.

Karen is lovingly remembered by her children, Cheri (Rob) Kinder and Mark (Lisa) Stevens; her eight grandchildren, (Steven) Tessa Riegel, (Rebecca) John Boyer, Drew Kinder, Denise Kinder, Nate Stevens, (Ashleigh) Brandon Carney, (Aquina) Allen Morrical, (Kendra) Deven Alder; 11 great-grandchildren, each of whom brought her great joy and pride; brothers Jim (Bea) McClaren of Little Rock, Arkansas and Gary (Gyeithe) McClaren of Yakima, Washington and numerous nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Lucille Birkinbine and Floyd J. McLaren, her husband, Perry Stevens, and a brother, Ron McLaren.

Karen’s life was marked by her gentle presence, strong faith and generous heart. Her spirit will live on in the lives of those who knew and loved her.

A private service will be held to honor her life, with the date, location and time to be determined. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Kidney Fund in memory of Karen’s giving nature.

“Well done, good and faithful servant.” — Matthew 25:23