Karen Real

Karen Real

Obituary

Karen Sue Real was born on May 21, 1955 in Wichita Falls, TX to Albert and Veronica (Journey) Parker. She passed from this life on Wednesday, January 19, 2011 at the age of 55. Karen worked as a Quality Control Supervisor for Umicore Autocat USA, Inc. (formerly Allied Signal) for 20 plus years. She was preceded in death by her mother in 2000. She is survived by her husband, David, of Owasso; a son, Jeremy Salazar, of Owasso; a step son, Josh Merciez, of Coweta; her father, Albert Parker, of Hico, TX; 2 brothers, Brian Parker, of Frisco, TX and Scott Parker, of Richmond, TX; 2 sisters, Kathy Parker, of Wichita Falls, TX and Debbie Brown, of Azle, TX and 3 grandsons, Nick and Noah Salazar and Dylan Merciez. Memorial service 2:00 P.M. Thursday January 27, 2011 Grace United Methodist Church 519 S. 49th W. Ave., Tulsa, OK.

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I am so sorry for your loss. Karen was a wonderful person, and I thoroughly loved doing her hair. She was always a joy and so down to earth, she was just so easy to talk with. I will really miss her. Your family will continue to be in my prayers.

Rachel Doering

Karen's light will always shine in the lives of the people that love her. We must all continue her legacy to

LIVE, LAUGH, LOVE!

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from Jeannette Easley and Jan Revier

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On behalf of Jan Riviera and her love for Karen.

Karen was the most wonderful friend God could have given me and for that I will always be thankful. I just wish now,that I would have told her. Karen and I met each other in junior high,at age 12. That was the beginning of a life long friendship.

Her natural beauty and GREEN eyes--- WOW!! Karen could light up the room when she walked in. I don't believe I've ever laughed as much and as hard with anyone else. BOY!!

Could we talk, when we got together!!!! As we got older, she would come to Wichita and visit. We never slept the first night because we couldn't shut up. Karen had a wonderful spirit. I don't remember her ever talking bad about people or judging them. She had a very positve attitude towards life. I will always admire her for what she accomplished in her life. Mr.Parker, you and your wife raised an amazing daughter. David,thank you for the love and happiness you filled Karen with. I know Karen was VERY happy and never wanted for anything. She loved you so much. Jeremy, you've been a wonderful son, and gave Karen two precious grandsons that she couldn't have loved any more. I'm so sorry that I'm not there to celebrate her life with yall.

I couldn't resist the title "LITTLE MISS PRISS". David gave her that name while I was there visiting a few years ago. It was so cute and appropriate. One more thing---I will always smile when I think about how everything had to be in the right place!!

Karen, I will always love you and never forget the friendship we shared.

Until we meet again

LOVE,JAN

Jan Revier

May God bless you and your family in these trying times. Karen will be missed by all that have known her.

Linda Melson Blackwell

David, Jeremy, Nick, and Noah, We are so very sorry for your family's loss. We will also treasure the good memories of sharing the boys' special family events with Karen. You will continue to be in our prayers. With love, Mark, Michelle, Kaleb, and Keenan Hamilton

Michelle Hamilton

David, We are so very very sorry for your loss. We are praying that God's love will comfort you, His Spirit will sustain you, His grace will uplift you and His light will guide you through this difficult time. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help you. With sympathy, Darren and Cristie

Darren & Cristie Lister

My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I am so sorry for your loss. Dana Wood

Dana Wood

i am so so sorry for your loss David you in my heart gertrud

gertrud barley

David, I am saddened to hear of your loss. Roger told me of this yesterday and he talked of your long standing dinners on New Year's Eve. I know he and Julie will miss her very much. Chris Slagle

C. Slagle

We are so sorry to hear this. Karen was something else, so funny Karen,Linda & I have laughed and shared stories for many years at good ole ASEC. Karen will be missed by many. Our love & prayers are with you.

Benita & Steve Asher

Karen has been my dearest friend since we were 9 years old. My mind and heart keep walking through the 46 years of incredible memories and awesome good times. I am full of gratitude for her friendship and love and will miss her deeply. David, Jeremy and family, please know she remains with you forever and you will be with her again in eternity.

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Jeannette Easley

Dear David, Jeremy, Nick and Noah, I want you and your family to know how very sorry I am for your loss. My prayer for you is that God will comfort you and give you strength during this difficult time. Memories of Karen when Nick and Noah were born, their birthday parties, ballgames, etc. are priceless. I will be praying for you Love, Connie Sloan

Connie Sloan

David and Family, I am so sorry to hear about Karen. She was a dear friend of mine for a long time. We shared a lot of time talking about family and life while we worked together. She was always willing to help everyone in any way. She will always be a part of my memories. May God bless each one of you and know that she will always be in your heart as she will be in mine.

Linda Gabriel

David,Jeremy,"the boys," and the rest of her much loved family: I am very sorry to hear that Karen was called home. I had the opportunity of working with her as my supervisor for 10yrs. She loved you all sooo much. She talked about all of you and what you were doing all the time, so much that it feels like I know you all. Karen was always willing to help anyone. She always had an open ear when I needed someone to talk to. Karen was also one of the coolest ladies I know. She could cut up with the best of them. She would have all of us in the lab rolling on the floor laughing on several occasions. She always gave me advice about what was going on in my life when I would come to her and ask, "What do you think about this Karen?" Still to this day, I carry with me alot of the advice she gave me. Jeremy, Nick, & Noah...there were endless stories about what ball games you all were going to and playing in and you could just see her instantly light up. She loves all of you and she made that apparent throughout the 10yrs I knew her, and it was a pleasure having her to talk to and confide in. I am praying for your time of need and for peace and comfort that one day the physical hurt that you are feeling right now in your hearts will be filled with her memory and knowing one day we will all be sittin around in heaven rolling on the floor laughing up there. She is gaining everything she ever wanted right now, but the ones that are left here on this earth have lost ONE HECK OF A WOMAN. Karen: You and your laughter and smile will be missed but cherished forever...not goodbye....But see you later. Love, Brandi Zincke-Dunn & Family

Brandi Zincke-Dunn

So sorry to hear of the loss, Karen was a neat lady. I retired almost three years ago and spent a year and a half in Mexico with the company prior to that. Karen was always ready to help when I had quality or other plant issues. Again, I so sorry to hear about this. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Neil Bowen

Neil Bowen

I wanted to say I'm sorry for your loss. I worked with Karen many years and liked her very much. She always seemed happy and upbeat and I enjoyed working and talked with her. Bob Coffin

Bob Coffin

David and Jeremy, I am so sorry for your loss. I will be praying for you and the boys as you go through this very rough time. Love, Jennifer Blankenship

Jennifer Blankenship

We are so saddened to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Tracy, Lori, Austin & Dakota Clark

Lori Clark

David, We are deeply sorry for your loss. Karen was so dedicated to the people in her life, so involved in the lives of her grandchildren and family. She will live on in the hearts of you, Jeremy, Nic, Noah, and Dylan. She will always be with you. We loved her. With Much Love, The Gougler Family

Jami & Eric

Karen was a remarkable person. She never met a person she didn't like. I am blessed to have had her as part of my life. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Sandra Freshour

David, Just want you to know that I am thinking about you. I love you and hold you very close at this time. May God send you peace and love . Karen is a wonderful woman and I am so glad that I was part of the life that you shared with her. I am here if you need anything at all. I will be calling to check on you. Cindy Brown Ferguson

David

Karen has been my dearest friend since we were 9 years old. My mind and heart keep walking through the 46 years of incredible memories and awesome good times. I am full of gratitude for her friendship and love and will miss her deeply. David, Jeremy and family, please know she remains with you forever and you will be with her again in eternity.

Jeannette Easley

We're so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Caleb & Cara Benner

Caleb & Cara Benner

Jeremy and David, Our thoughts and prayers are with you both during this tragic time. We feel very blessed that Karen was such a wonderful grandma, the boys will have her in their hearts forever. Lori and Jody Kerns

Lori Kerns

Karen was a very special person and a wonderful friend. Her bright smile will be missed.

Glenda Robb

I am sorry to hear about your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Melinda Bioshop

Karen was a wonderful friend, we will miss her. Liz, Roger & Heather Gautier

Liz & Roger Gautier

David - my heart and prayers are with you and the family.

Duane Dixon

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