Karen Ruth Froehlich McCarver, 64, of Colorado Springs passed away March 18, 2019 after a long battle with Multiple Sclerosis. Karen’s life would seem too short to many, but those who were touched by her understood that the quality of existence far exceeds the quantity of time in which one lives. Although at the end she was so small and frail, her tenacity and sheer will reminded us of the preciousness of life.
Karen was born to Margaret and Marion Froehlich in Houston, TX on October 2, 1954. She graduated from Milby High School in 1973. She started college at Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas, and completed her Bachelors degree at Texas Woman’s University where she studied English Literature. Karen continued her education and received a Masters degree at the University of Tulsa. Karen met and married Tom McCarver at St. Luke’s UMC in Houston. Over their 33-year marriage, Karen and Tom made homes in Houston, TX and Colorado Springs, CO.
Karen was an active member of the First United Methodist Church where she also worked as the administrative assistant to Dr. Trigg. Prior professional positions included legal citations software editor at Shepard’s Citations, and many years in an administrative role for esteemed attorneys in both Houston and Colorado Springs. Her final vocation was as a Stephen Minister for the Methodist church.
Karen did not tolerate poor grammar and spelling, thoughtless inefficiency and those who underestimated the complexity of knitting. Karen loved her family, enjoyed good music, admired quality literature, treasured art, jewelry and beautiful things, and liked just about every animal she ever met. Karen could never get too much chocolate.
Karen is survived by her devoted husband, Tom McCarver; her brothers Phillip Froehlich (Joellen) of San Antonio, TX and Scott Froehlich (Monica) of Lakewood, CO; nephews Travis Froehlich of Colorado Springs, CO and Andrew Froehlich of Denver CO; and many loving cousins, an aunt and uncle, and a host of friends. She was preceded in death by her mother and father. She will be greatly missed by those she loved and those who loved her.
A memorial will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, March 29 in the chapel at First United Methodist Church in Colorado Springs. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider donations to the Rocky Mountain Multiple Sclerosis Center.
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