
Born on January 23, 1941, in Rogers, Arkansas, Karen was raised in Tracy, California, where she graduated from Tracy High School in 1958. She began her professional career at the Deuel Vocational Institute before relocating to Southern California in January 1960. A dedicated professional in office administration, Karen was a proud alumna of Pepperdine University.
While working at Space Technical Labs, she met her beloved husband, Larry Veysada. The couple married in December 1987, sharing a beautiful, decades-long partnership. Following their retirement in Torrance, California, in 2000, they relocated to the Ocean Hills Country Club in Oceanside, California, in 2012.
Karen had a profound affection for animals, and dogs were always a cherished part of her home. In her later years, she became an active and passionate succulent gardener, finding great serenity and joy in cultivating her garden.
She was preceded in death by her devoted husband, Larry Veysada (d. 2021); her father, Lester Harris Quigley (d. 1980); and her mother, Rachel Jennie Quigley (née Beaver) (d. 2005).
Karen is survived by her brother, William Quigley of New Jersey, his two children, and grandchildren. She also leaves behind her stepchildren, Gregory Veysada (Lorilee) and Laura Ann Villano, as well as seven step-grandchildren: Christian Villano, Daniel Villano, Lauren Lukas, Brent Veysada, Kira Veysada, Marissa Hartman, and Daniel Matis.
A private service will be held to honor Karen's life. She will be laid to rest alongside her husband at Eternal Hills Memorial Park in Oceanside, California.
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