Karen Knudson
February 21, 1936 ~ August 8, 2023
Karen A. Knudson, 87, Fargo passed away Tuesday August 8, 2023 at Eventide Fargo Care Center.
Karen was born February 21, 1936 in Fargo, ND to Frank and Alice (Kapaun) Young. She grew up in Embden, ND, East Grand Forks, MN and Fargo. She graduated from Shanley High School in 1953 and attended NDAC (now NDSU) and Interstate Business College. She worked at Minneapolis Moline and BCBSND. Karen was united in marriage to Victor Knudson on August 1, 1959. They resided in Fargo, Kindred, several area lakes, West Fargo and in 2022 Karen moved to Eventide Fargo Senior Living. Karen’s favorite things included redecorating each of her homes and visits from her family.
Karen is survived by daughters, Wanda (Mark) Sherven, Wahpeton and Valerie (Randy) Schwartz, Fargo. Grandchildren, Heather (Nathan) Schuler and their sons Mason, Jack and Robert; Brittany (Andre) Genereaux and their son Henri: Blake (Alissa) Sherven and their daughters Ella and Emery; and Hailey Schwartz. Sister, Ann Kapaun, Edina, MN. Sister-in-law, Jean Johnson, Henning, MN; brother-in-law, Jerome (Charlene) Knudson, Hendersonville, NC and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by husband, Victor Knudson; parents; step-father Ernest Kapaun, sisters Agatha Busse and Magdalen McGarry; brother Leland Young, step-brother Rev. Neal Kapaun.
We would like to extend a special thank you to nieces Pam Hartwig and Colleen Bjornstad for their loving care and assistance. Thank you also to the staff of Eventide Fargo and Hospice of the Red River Valley. In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials to Hospice of the Red River Valley or the charity of your choice. At Karen’s request there will be no formal services.
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Beautiful Aunt Karen may she enjoy the rewards of heaven for living a life filled with love and concern for others. She will be missed but thought of often. Love, Colleen and Dann
My deepest sympathy to Wanda and all of Karen’s family.
We are saddened by the loss of our dear Aunt Karen, the family matriarch. She loved her family deeply and wanted us all to just be happy in life. She will be remembered with affection and sweet laughter as we recall stories and events in her life. Rest in Peace, dear aunt and greet our loved ones for us as you make your rounds in the Lord’s house.
…Pam and Don
So sorry to read about your mom’s passing. I just happened to see it in the Fargo forum. And now you go forward to carry on her legacy. Uplifting prayers for you as you grieve her passing.
With Sympathy,
We had the pleasure of delivering Meals on Wheels to Karen for a few years prior to her moving to Eventide. What a gem of a lady! We looked forward to seeing and visiting with her each week. Our deepest sympathy are with her entire family.
Deanne and Todd Warner