Karen graduated from San Diego State University with a degree in Elementary Education. Karen also served five years on active duty, in an administrative capacity. Her assignments took her to Italy, where she met her future husband. Karen also served briefly in Germany, in a similar capacity. Upon graduation from recruiting school, she served as a recruiter in Oakland/Alameida, California. She resigned her commission as a Captain in the Army, to marry her future husband. In later years, she worked as a Technical Editorial Writer with Datapro Research Corporation for 26 years, before retiring in 2003. Karen enjoyed genealogy, reading, bowling, arts & crafts, like sewing, knitting and quilting, jigsaw puzzles and watching her grandson’s sports games.
Karen is survived by her loving husband, Edward J. Sowney of 52 years; her daughter Robin A. Lynn (Robert); her grandsons Robert E. Lynn and Matthew W. Lynn and many cousins, nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents and brother, Michael Shontz.
The family would like to give special thanks to Better Living Home, for their care and love of Karen, during her battle with ALS.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the ALS Foundation, in Karen’s memory.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.valleyofthesunfuneralhome.com for the Sowney Family.
Services will be held for Karen on Dec 21, 2022, 11:00 am at Washington Crossing National Cemetery in Newtown, PA. A private luncheon will be held immediately after.
