Karen Sue Gibson

Karen (Albright) Gibson passed away peacefully after a long battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis. Born to John and Ida Albright in Seattle, she was the youngest of three children; her brother, John Albright, Jr. (Jack), and her sister, Ruth Thomas, have both preceded her in death.

Karen graduated with honors from Roosevelt High School, and soon after graduation moved to Hawaii with her sister where they spent a few memorable years. Hawaii was always a special place for her. She was married and had her first child on the island of Oahu. She also loved to spend time on Whidbey Island and spent many happy vacations at Robinson’s Resort and Mutiny Bay Resort with family and friends. Her time living and working in Alaska was also a treasured experience.

Karen worked most of her life in the banking and mortgage business where she made many lifelong friends. She loved to read, go shopping with her girls, work on crossword puzzles, and she was an avid fan of the Mariners and Seahawks. Family gatherings were a time to play cards & games, watch movies; and there was always an abundance of love and laughter.

Karen is survived by her daughter Barbara (Norm), son Scott (Brenda), and daughter Cindy, and 5 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.

A celebration of her life will be held at Karen’s house on Saturday, February 10th from 11:00-4:00.

Donations can be made in Karen’s name to American Lung Association

I’m Free

Don’t grieve for me, for now I’m free.

I’m following the path God laid for me.

I took His hand when I heard Him call.

I turned my back and left it all.

I could not stay another day

To laugh, to love, to work or play.

Tasks left undone must stay that way.

I found that place at the close of the day.

If my parting has left a void

Then fill it with remembered joy.

A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss.

Ah yes, these things I too, will miss.

Be not burdened with times of sorrow.

I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.

My life’s been full, I savored much.

Good friends, good times, a loved one’s touch.

Perhaps my time seemed all too brief.

Don’t lengthen it now with undue grief.

Lift up your heart and share with me

God wanted me now, He set me free.

Author Unknown