Karen Sue Ward went home to her Lord on Feb. 17, 2012. She was born May 20, 1959 in San Bernardino. She is a 1977 Pacific High grad and received her Legal secretary cert. from S.B. Valley College. In 1980 she married the love of her life, Michael L. Ward. They loved and raised Rebecca Suzanne and Michael Thomas. Karen worked for Attorney Gary Wynn and at Wilson Elem. School. Her family was her life's work and they will miss her homemade lasagna, ice cream and apple pie. Karen is survived by her parents Charles Bethurum and Bonita Reed, sisters Sheril Arroyo and Tami Kinslow and many other loving family members.
Funeral Service will be held on Friday, February 24, 2012 @ 2 p.m. at Montecito Valley View Chapel. Burial will follow at Montecito Memorial Park.