Karen Printz Obituary


KAREN JEFERIES PRINTZ
October 15, 1957 ˜ December 26, 2018

Karen Jefferies Printz was born October 15, 1957 in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of Mary and Hugh Jefferies. She has two older sisters: Robin Younger and Kim Jefferies. As a child, Karen spent time in Newport Beach, California, but mostly grew up in Lake Quivera, Kansas, a suburb of Kansas City.
Karen was a graduate of the University of Kansas, but moved to Portland, Oregon to live with her sister Kim who was attending law school.
It is there she met her husband of thirty three years Randy Printz and moved to Vancouver, Washington. Karen was perhaps the nicest person to walk on this planet and loved her friends dearly. She was particularly fond of her four legged friends; mostly golden retrievers, but any good dog would do in a pinch.
Karen worked at Wendel Family Dental for many years and volunteered at the Washington School For the Blind. She is survived by her father, two sisters, husband, many many many close friends and Sage (a Golden Retriever of course). She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
A memorial service will be held to celebrate Karen’s life on Friday, January 11th, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at Royal Oaks Country Club, 8917 NE Fourth Plain Blvd., Vancouver, WA 98662.
Please sign her guest book @ www.columbian.com/obits

Published by The Columbian on Jan. 6, 2019.
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I worked with Karen at WFDC in the early 1990’s. She was beautiful,kind, and fun to work with. I will remember her smile and kindness always.

Kim Codino

Coworker

March 29, 2021

Oh, no. I just found out. I am sorry, Randy. Karen was very kind and I so enjoyed our conversations. They always left me with a smile. I'm smiling right now - with tears in my eyes - thinking of your amazing lady. I think she would like that I'm smile/crying. It's just the thing she and I would have giggled about. Peace and love to you.

B. Hall

January 16, 2019

I'm sorry I missed the celebration of her life. I didn't know Karen except through Randy and how he spoke of her. She must have been a wonderful woman. My heart hurts for those loved ones she left behind.

Betty Sue Morris

January 13, 2019

Randy, I was fortunate to get to work with Karen. She was such a special and loving person. I was so heart broken to hear of her passing. Barry and I send our deepest condolences.

Letha Brandenburg

January 9, 2019

We have lost a lovely neighbor. Rest in peace, sweet Karen.

Vicki Coles

January 9, 2019

Thoughts and Prayers are with you Randy! So sorry for your loss! In loving memory of a wonderful person.

Jennifer Clark

January 9, 2019

Please accept our heartfelt sympathies on the loss of Karen. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Mike and Cindy Fletcher

January 8, 2019

Karen was a beautiful woman inside and out. She was a dear friend who lit up the room with her smile. She was one of my first friends here at WFDC. I will miss her greatly and our talks of Golden Retrievers. My thoughts are with you Randy and her family.

Lori Sissel

January 8, 2019

Rand,
I wish we had the magic words to make your
Pain go away. What an awesome lady and what a privilege for you to be able to share her with the world for so many years. Those who knew Karen are better people because of it. Love you man.

Des, Sheryl, Derek and Brandon

January 7, 2019

Randy

So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you. Never met your wife, but if she was anything like you, she will be greatly missed.

Bob Garwood

January 7, 2019

A truly wonderful and generous person to be around. Karen was a beautiful soul. And the world just lost a bit of joy and light. Condolences to Randy and Hugh and her family.

Corey Chandler

January 7, 2019

This is very sad news. Karen was a beautiful and always "young" person in my eyes. Her unexpected passing makes in hard to accept, but I know she will be greatly missed by many

Harry Smith

January 6, 2019

Very sorry for your loss Randy. My good thoughts and positive energies are with you.
Chris Wamsley

January 6, 2019

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