Karen Henning

karen henning
Karen Henning 68, West Fargo, died Wednesday at home under the care of hospice. Karen Baumgardner was born March 27, 1947 on a farm in Sabin, MN to Jack and Alice Baumgardner. She grew up in Fargo and attended school at St Mary’s Catholic school, then attended Fargo Public Schools. On July 22, 1967 Karen married Donald Henning, they had 2 sons and resided in West Fargo. Karen stayed at home at with her children until returning to work at the West Fargo Schools lunch program, later working at Vanity warehouse, Bearings and Drives and Nordic Needle. She is survived by Donald her husband of 47 years, sons, Jeff (Teresa), Brian, granddaughters, Alyssa and Katelyn Henning, 11 brothers and sisters, sister in law Marjorie (Kent) Hanson and several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Alice, sister in law Rocky Baumgardner, niece, Taryn Baumgardner, nephews Howie Bradstien, Scott Baumgardner. A memorial service will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday June 6, 2015 at Community Presbyterian Church, West Fargo.

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  1. I once had something special that money couldn’t buy
    I had a best friend in high school who was more that just a friend but
    Today I have to say goodbye but it’s really till we meet again.
    If I was asked one question why everyone thought the world of her
    I could give a million reasons and all of them would be true!
    My heart aches and my sadness is profound
    But I know it’s not even near what all of you must feel.
    I know that she will meet you in your dreams, talk to you once more
    To ease your pain because that’s just who she was.
    And one day when we reach heaven she will be waiting with her smile
    And we will all hear that wonderful heartwarming laugh again.
    Don, Jeff & Teresa, Alyssa, Katie and Brian as well as the rest of the Baumgardner family my heart goes out to each and every one of you! I love you all and cherish each memory all of you have provided.
    To Karen…..cause I know your reading this……find a bicycle built for 3 so instead of trying to ride by Marge without her seeing us we can just pick her up!! I love you Karen!

  2. Very nice lady and grandmother to two of my granddaughters. She was always good to our daughter. We’ll miss her.

  3. i was so sorry to hear about Karen. I just reconnected with her after many years at the GR Reunion last summer just after my husband Terry was diagnosed by the same dr. with a very similar diagnosis. We both lived very close to her family as teenagers. She told me at the reunion that she had already outlived the time she was given (which was the same as Terry) & had such a positive attitude that gave me such inspiration & hope. I couldn’t wait to go home to tell Terry about her. Although we lost Terry last Oct. I will never forget that inspiration & hope she enabled us to have for a while & helped make us realize we needed to live life to the fullest while we could. We were able to do a few things with Terry last summer making some wonderful memories & Knowing her I’m sure her family was too! Unfortunately I will be out of town the weekend of her service or I would definitely be there. She was always full of sunshine. My thoughts & prayers!

  4. Thank you for the privilege of spending time with Karen as a Hospice Volunteer. My sympathy to your family as your go through this difficult time.

  5. So sorry to hear about Karen’s passing. I have great memories of working with her at Vanity.
    What a hoot she was!! My heart goes out to the family…she will be greatly missed.

  6. I shall always remember her laugh and friendly smile. Fun gal to hang around with.

    My Deepest Sympathy to All of her Family.

  7. Brian – I am so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.


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