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Karen Thompson Obituary
May 11, 1960 - January 7, 2024
Madera, California - Karen Elaine Johnson passed away on January 7, 2024 from a rare, aggressive cancer. She was born May 11, 1960 in Moscow, Idaho, to Elaine and Allan Johnson. She graduated from Madera High School in 1978. She continued her education at Fresno City College and Heald Four C's Business College. She worked at Fresno-Madera Farm Credit, Citizens Business Bank, Madera, Fresno Heart Hospital, EyeQ, and Community Cancer Institute.
Karen is survived by husband Mark Thompson; sons Kyle Woodley (Heather) and grandson Liam of Fresno; Alexander Toomajian of Rolling Meadow, Illinois; mother Elaine Dunn Johnson of Fresno; brothers Ronald Johnson (Lora) and Michael Johnson (Nina) of Oakland; and nephews Riley, Sean, Anders, and Hans Johnson.
The Celebration of Life will be held at the Clovis Rodeo hall February 4, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Fresno County 4H, Fresno County Farm Bureau or Clovis Rodeo Foundation. Read more about Karen on Farewell's website.
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Susan Woesner
February 2, 2024
Karen was such a sweet, kind and funny person. I remember so many fun times working with her at Farm Credit and the humor she brought to every conversation. She will be greatly missed. Wishing peace and comfort to Mark and family
Danielle Evans
January 31, 2024
Karen was such a kind, sweet and caring individual. I always enjoyed our little chats. She will be greatly missed by myself and my family.
Vicky Hoffman
January 29, 2024
Although brief I am grateful for the time I got to know Karen through Mark. Prayers for peace and comfort for the family, she will definitely be missed.
Betsy Behlen
January 28, 2024
You were and always will be part of our family. Your kindness, fun and love to each of us made us always feel special. Just hope you realize how much we love you and how special you are.... We had only the best times spent with you Karen. Love you, miss you forever ....
Gary Wenter
January 24, 2024
Karen and Mark made such a great team. Great people deserve each other. I feel fortunate to have gotten to know Karen, however briefly. She left our planet way too soon. She will be missed.
Lynn Mackey
January 24, 2024
Karen was kind and loving and one of the most positive people I have ever know. A true friend who always checked in on others to see how things were going. She will truly be missed.
Pam Kennedy
January 24, 2024
Karen will be missed by so many. She was so good to me and my dogs in our therapy work at the cancer institute. Our friendship started there and continued. Such a kind caring, loving, person.
Linda Matthews
January 24, 2024
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Linda Matthews
January 24, 2024
Karen has been my best friend since I was 16 years old. She was my sister - not by birth, but by heart. So many years of living life side by side, always there for each other through marriages, births, losses...Not many people get to experience a friendship such as ours, and of such long duration. I am forever blessed.
Mary Axworthy
January 24, 2024
Karen was beautiful, both inside and out. She had a heart of gold and was always upbeat and positive. She will be greatly missed.
Mary Leyser
January 24, 2024
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Karen worked with me at the California Cancer Center and Institute. She was such a great lady.
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