Karen Kaye Kamper

Karen Kamper-Baugh, 53 of Grand Island. On Saturday May 10, 2014 our beautiful beloved wife, mother, sister, Grandmother and friend passed away of natural causes. Celebration of life service will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Northridge Assembly of God Church. Reverend Mark Oberbeck will officiate. Burial of ashes will be in the Rosehill Cemetery at Palmer, NE. All Faiths Funeral Home is serving the family. Karen was born July 11, 1960 at Grand Island the daughter of Lyle and Doralene (Lilienthal) Kamper. Survivors are her husband, Mark Baugh; children, Holly and Josh Schroeder of Kearney, Hayes Kamper and Wyatt Kamper both of Grand Island; grandchildren, Mikey and Mozzie Schroeder, Gracie Baugh Kamper and Rose Kamper; brother, Timothy Kamper of Grand Island; sister, Kimberlee and John Brady of Eden, UT, aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents. Karen was the fabric that binds us together, the hub that connected all the spokes to our wheel and the brightness to our life. She was 2nd mom to many and best friend to all. Karen had a phenomenal connection to nature, she could and did grow any flower she ever wanted too. She was so excited about her Grand-babies, she was an amazing Grandma. Mom spent time teaching and showing us the most beautiful things about the world. She taught her children and Grand-babies that even a yard full of dandelions can be seen as a yard full of wishes. Karen was a once in a lifetime coach to her daughters softball team and many other girls. She could even be heard coaching under the water during Hayes's swim meets. She could even be found coaching her own children's life partners. She had the gift to see the best in people and the ability to draw it out, encouraging them to achieve their goals. She was a go getter, enthusiastic about going to garage sales, antiquing and she loved all Native American art. If you ask anyone who knew her or what they thought of her, the first thing they would do is smile. We figured that's because whenever you were around her everyone was laughing always. Her sense of humor was unmatched. Trying to capture her spirit is beyond our words, she lifts up your life and was a spark in any situation. She never hesitated to speak her mind. If you are lucky you knew her, if you knew her you laughed a lot, sang and danced even more. We will miss her being on our side against all odds. Against all odds she is gone from this Earth but the bond goes on forever and ever. To the Moon & Back.

Karen Kaye Kamper

July 11, 1960 - May 10, 2014

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July 11, 1960 - May 10, 2014

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