Karen Denise Arellano

Karen enjoyed a loving childhood with her older sister Diana and 2 younger sisters Deborah and Judy.

The family moved to Portland, OR in 1964 where Karen attended and graduated from Portland Christian High School.

Karen enjoyed working with children in the Paso Robles School District as a computer instructor. While working for the School District she was raising three sons, James Robert and Anthony along with her daughter Alysa.

Karen liked to make macramé plant hangers along with reading and cooking meals for her family gathering. Karen worked at the Christian Life Center as a preschool teacher until retirement Karen was also involved with Sisters of Service where she was in charge of the Prayer Chain. Karen enjoyed visits from grandchildren Brandi and Jeremy Feagle. Nephews Donny Brooks, Christopher Stoddard, Dylan Reed and Niece Katryna Kimberlain.

Karen was predeceased in death by her parents James and Juanita East along with sister Debbie East. Karen was loved by everyone especially her family and will be greatly missed.

Arrangements under the direction of Kuehl-Nicolay Funeral Home, Paso Robles, CA.