Karin Lynn Meade

Karin, the youngest of four siblings, was born on December 7th, 1965, to Kathleen Irwin and Clifton Talley in Minot North Dakota. Karin's childhood was spent in Moorhead which is also where she graduated from college at Moorhead State University.

Karin moved to the Minneapolis metro area after college where she worked for Target Stores, which is where she met her husband, Peter. Together they built a beautiful home and life together. In 1997 they welcomed their son, Ryan, in the world. Though his time was brief, he brought joy, laughter, and many wonderful memories to the family. Ryan passed away in 2002 and like his mother Karin, everyone who knew him was a better person for the experience.

In 2000 we moved to Olathe Kansas for a short time. This is where Karin had her first major medical incident. In June of 2001, Karin was hospitalized after chiropractic manipulation caused a brain stem injury. She spent 25 years as a quadriplegic. In 2004 Karin and Peter moved to Sun Lakes where she successfully battled two bouts of breast cancer. She was diagnosed with an aggressive form of bladder cancer in November 2026.

Karin loved to travel. Some of her favorites were Niagara Falls, Kauai and Hawaii, Banff and Jasper Alberta, and of course visiting family and friends in the Midwest. Having said that, probably her favorite place was her home and her backyard. Sitting in the sun, watching her koi, entertaining people and being just amazing. Karin provided inspiration and courage to everyone around her. Her charisma, love, and independence were infectious.

Karin is survived by her husband, Peter and her mother, Kaye. She is also survived by her siblings, Clinton, Leigh, Joe and many nieces and nephews.

May 9th is Karin's Day! We will host a service with time for people who wish to say something. The service will be held on May 9th, 11am at Valley of the Sun Mortuary located at 10940 E Chandler Heights Rd, Chandler, AZ. Following the service there will be an open house and celebration at Karin and Peter’s home located at 23910 S Sunland Ct in Sun Lakes. If you are unable to attend but would like to view via zoom please use this link and get on zoom prior to 10:50 AM on May 9th. https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82015522165?pwd=4ISAOQEwgQQDLNx9trPfbxC78xVzpE.1

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