Karen, Just want you to know what a fabulous daughter you have in Krista.  She is doing everything possible to keep your memory alive. I am sure your spirit is touching hers every day.She is truly an inspiration to those of us know and love her.

Momma Karen every time I hear Maroon 5, I remember how we would fight on who he loved the most out of you and I...lol!!! I also remember and will never forget how you sent me flowers all the way from Washington to San Diego when I lost my little angel! I think of you often and thank God for giving me the honor to have known you and be part of your life. I'm very fortunate to have your daughter as a great and dear friend and my princess Myliya. Always xoxoxo, marcia


I can't believe 6 months ago was the moment my life had changed forever and will never be the same. I lost not only my mama Karen Dwyer Bamer, but my very best friend, my inspiration, my hero. There's not a day that goes by that I don't think about the many wonderful years and moments shared with her and smile knowing that we lived a fulfilling life because of her. What I would give to bring her back home to us all who miss her dearly. Thank God for giving us all a beautiful angel to watch over us daily and for removing her from the pain and suffering she was dealt with. I love and miss you to the moon, mama ?? 
Once upon a time an angel held my hand, 
She wiped away my tears and helped me understand.
 Our time on earth is brief, there's lessons to be learned,
 Each precious day God gives us another page is turned.
 Every chapter full of memories, times of joy and tears,
 Triumphs and defeats, through every passing year.
 She loved us unconditional, always by our side,
 When no one else would listen, in her we could confide.
 With gentle words of wisdom she led us on our way,
 Down the paths of righteousness if ever we did stray. 
She saw the light in everyone and gave with no regrets,
 Always from her heart let's us not forget.
 Angels come in many forms, for me it is my mother, 
With love I cannot say in words there'll never be another. 
Every day I turn the page in my heart will ever remain, 
Everything she taught me as I stroll down memory lane. 
Thank you God for giving me the most priceless of all treasures,
 Help my Lord to keep alive her memory here forever.
 I pray that I can some day be everything she hoped I would, 
That's she smiling down from heaven knowing she did good. 
As we gather here today there's no ending to her story,
 Another chapter has begun full of grace and glory.
 Gods called her to his heavenly home, part of his great plan,
 Although it may be hard, we all must understand.
 Faith is what is hoped for, things we cannot see,
 Heaven is promised to all of us if only we believe.

Missing you so much sis. These past four months have felt like an eternity. I know you are in a better place and no longer in pain, I know you are looking down proudly on us all, I know that Karen Faith Bamer is an Angel in heaven that I love with all my heart and soul. God bless sis...143 xoxo

Missing you so so very much, Mama <3 I love you to the moon and back and thank you for an amazing 28 years and endless priceless memories. Xoxoxoxo 143

Karen Faith, so sad that you are gone.  I am thankful that I had time with you and for the laughs that we shared. I look at your picture and think of you often. I wish your family peace in knowing that you fought valiantly.

Happy Valentine's Day to the most amazing Mama and Nana there ever was! Because of you and making sure we all had the best holidays and making each one so special, I am now able to carry on the tradition for Myliya. You amaze me still at the endless and selfless acts you would constantly show us and our babies. Miss you more than words can explain and love you to the moon and back <3 see you in my dreams xoxo

We love and miss you Karen. Thank you for always making an effort to be apart of our lives. We think of you often and hope you know how much you mean to us. We love you forever.

Missing my mama, best friend and inspiration more than ever. Thank you for making your frequent visits to me letting me know you're with me and that you are ok. From the music that plays constantly when I am thinking of you to the visit the other night in my dreams and keeping me warm each night in your blanket. I miss you so much...words cannot express the pain that I feel in my heart that you are no longer here on earth, but am so grateful for the endless memories and moments that will be with me forever. I am also thankful that you are no longer in pain and suffering. I love you to the moon and back!! Until we meet again...your #1 Fan, your baby girl-Krista Lee <3

My sister, I miss you more every day!
It doesn't seem real that you're gone:'( I know you are with us watching over from above but I still have the  urge to pick up the phone to call you so I can check to see what adventure you've planned for us next. I love you my sister and can't wait for our adventures to come.

Love you always! P.S. 
please give my love to mom, Bruce and Tori

My Mom, My Best Friend, My Hero  
Who I am is because of you.
What I am is because of you.
My view on life is because of you.
The way I love with all of me is because of you.
My strength is because of you.
The way that I cook is because of you.
The way that I bargain shop is because of you.
The way that I sing my favorite song is because of you.
I can't look at my hands and not think of you.
I can't look in the mirror and not think of you.
I am who I am because of you.
I love you to the moon and back, Mama <3

Merry Christmas Aunt Karen, miss and love you so much!

I'm very sorry about your mom death, when I first heard it I cried. But I know that God is able to bring you and your family comfort.
God has spoken so let the church say Amen.

Elder Lenroy Johnson Jr.

Merry Christmas Karen Faith. Thinking of you. I just wanted to thank you for being the best second mom to me! You have left a huge impact on so many lives it reminds me to be a better person everyday and what kind of legacy will I leave. You fought like hell and never gave up faith. I miss you terribly and I truly believe you are watching over each one of us. I love you mama Karen! Xo 143

Merry Christmas Eve to the most AMAZING Mama in the World! As I wrap presents and listening to Christmas music, I ask for you to give me a sign that you're here with me and sure enough your favorite country singer-Martina Mcbride comes on. Thank you for that, Mama. I love and miss you more than you know...xoxoxo

I love you sis, I'm thinking of you this Christmas eve and just wanted to let you know how much you are truly missed! God bless you sis!

Words cannot express how much I miss you, Mama. This last month has been the hardest, yet most special month of my life. I was blessed to be able to spend every waking moment with you and help care for you in your toughest time and will cherish our talks and moments together. I thank you from the bottom of my heart for being the most incredible mom and best friend. You taught me how to love, how to care, the true meaning of friendship, how to make the best & cherish what we have, and most important, how to be the best mommy to my baby girl. Thank you for that...I am going to miss you like crazy, but find comfort in knowing you are forever in my heart and will never leave my side. Rest in Paradise sweet Mama until we meet again. I love you pounds to pounds to pieces, to the moon and back <3 xoxoxoxo 143

Karen, When I think of you I remember our good times and laughter of high school. No matter how many years have passed, when we saw each other we seemed to pick up right where we left off. Your smile and laugh will always be remembered. You truly are an angel. Bless your family. 
Adriana Armstrong - Washington aka Ade

I love you pounds to pounds to pieces Raken. I am honored to say your my sister and to say that I've been in the presence of an Angel! You finished your work here on earth, did it perfectly, and now are in heaven. I miss you so much sis, there won't be a day that goes by without me thinking of you and all the beauty you created. 143 Raken

To Karen's family~ I am truly sorry to hear of Karen's passing. She and I connected on FB about a year ago. We had both graduated from the same high school. She reached out to my oldest daughter, who suffers from clinical depression, and was having a bad episode. Karen sent her a GLEE calendar and a couple of other items. It brought such a huge smile to my daughter's face. I will forever remember and be grateful for Karen's giving nature. My thoughts are with you all. May you find comfort in all the beautiful memories you have.

My best friend and sister I will always remember our lives together since we were 19 our silly kids, us being silly, and all the love we always had through the good and bad, you always hang tough and made me the same, I LOVE you for all you taught me and all you will teach me from above... I love you girl, you are absoulty amazing and now that you are in heaven with the angels....I know you are watching over all of us......thank you for being you, which is just an absolutly amazing person....xoxoxoxo 143

I will always cherish the times we had together. You are an inspiration to many and the strongest woman I know. May you rest in peace until we are together again. Love you.

My husband, Stephen and I only got to know you for a short week on the Cruise in April 2012 but so enjoyed you and your family!  Your abundance of smiles, laughter and love of life will always be remembered!

My Sister Friend is now my Sister Angel!  A true friend and a beautiful soul.  Memories live on in my heart forever which will always bring a smile to my face.  So blessed to have shared your life with you!  Rest in Peace my Sister Angel.  I love you and will miss you dearly!

Greg, Nicholas and Krista, words cannot express how sorry I am to hear that your beautiful loving mom passed away.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you, our hearts heavy, and tears are overflowing.  It was a privilege to have known her, and I thank the two of you for that.  She was a special friend who touched our lives and will be dearly missed.  

Karen, I cannot begin to tell you how much I miss you sista-friend.  I know we had our moments, but I never stopped thinking about you and praying that you would magically be cured.  I always said you were the Rock of Gibaltar and indeed you were.  You were the pillar that held your family together, the one person that they could count on, the one who kept them safe and loved them unconditionally.  You were an incredible mother, wife, nana and friend.
  
I will cherish the fond memories that we shared together.  From dancing to Mustang Sally, singing karaoke to Love Shake, taking the kids bowling and shopping at the mall (even when we didn't have the money).  I wish we could do more, but your time with us has been cut short.  We will miss you sista-friend and love you forever.  Until I see you again. 
Love always, Cathie Croft Cherrington

Dearest Mama Karen, I will miss you so much! you were such an inspiration to all...and I will never forget your laugh or your smile, and I will cherish all my sweet memories of you! thank you for being such an awesome second Mama!! I will never ever forget you!! Love you to the moon and back!!

I never got to meet you and only talked on the phone with you once but you're loving heart and strong spirit is felt everywhere. Much love to your family and prayers for comfort for all the lives you've touched...

I will remember and cherish the time I got to spend with such a wonderful, giving and caring person.  We had some fun times in the old days and those won't be forgotten.  I love and will miss you dearly dear friend

Love you Karen. You are beautiful!! You give courage, strength, and teach us all the purpose of family and love. I'm forever thankful for being apart of your life. Xoxo Your family is blessed, and that is because of what you have forever taught them. You will forever be missed. You were a true fighter. Lv u.

Karen , I find when I've been thinking you I always remember you laughing & singing. I love how you always knew every song & who sang it :-) . I am sure you'll be known in heaven as " the singing angel". You've taught me how to enjoy life EVERY DAY and appreciate the wonderful friends & family in my life. Thank you & I love you.

Today I have shed many tears but am determined to remember all of the good times and celebrate the opportunity I had of knowing you and loving you.  It was way to short but I know you suffered enough my dear friend.  You will be a part of me forever and always.

Words can not explain how sad I am. My heart is heavy... I love you sista friend! You will be in my heart forever. I will forever charish the memories of dancing to "Ride around Sally",  singing karaoke to "Love Shake" and shopping with the kids when they were teenagers (even when we didn't have have the money). You touched so many people's lives. Your at peace now and free of pain. Love you Sista!

We will remember you not for the cancer that claimed your young life but for the many happy moments, your way of making everyone around you feel like they were special. You're a one of a kind sweet Karen. We are better people for having known you.

Let your light shine my sister, I love you 4-ever and a day!  Thank you for being a light in my life.

Karen's family:
Cathie, Bonnie and I all bowled on a the same league for a while when she lived here in Utah. What fun-fun times we all had. Her smile was infectious and I am sure glad we met her through  Cathie. Our lives were meant to cross paths and for that, I am blessed to have known her. 
My condolences to you all at this difficult time. May God Bless you!!
xoxo

Karen, I am so glad to have had known you. Your family was lucky to have such an amazing woman as a role model. You were the strongest, most brave woman that I have ever met. Enjoy Paradise. 143.

Our family lights a candle in the memory of a beautiful spirit Karen Faith. You will forever be loved & missed by so many. Let your bright spirit continue to shine in the lifes of people you touched.

Karen, I loved hearing your laugh. I always laughed so hard when you and Geina got together. You were the greatest friend (sister) to my sister Geina.  Our family loved you so much.  Thank you for being an aunt to Cherie and Celysha, I know why loved you so much.  I am so glad you found happiness in your life with Greg, your children and grandchildren. You will be truly missed by all who loved you.  Say hi to mom, Bruce and Tori for me.  They will guide you to your next journey. Love you Karen.. Rest in Peace sweet beautiful lady.

Our hearts and prayers are with The Bamer and Dwyer families as you go through this very difficult time. Ronnie Murray, Kathy & Patricia Mann, Mark Miner.

You were the light in so many lives. This is in your honor, you were such a wonderful person. You will be missed, but carried in so many hearts. Love you Kiddo.

You where an angel on earth and are now an angel in heaven. We love u and you will live in my heart forever. Until we meet again beautiful <3

R.I.P Karen Faith! You fought a good?fight, now you can rest in paradises forever!

We love you and our prayers are with you.

My dearest sisterfriend, I will always always remember and love you! Our times together were the best and never will anyone ever take your place in my heart. I love you 4-ever-and s day! I will miss your laughter and that smile. My brave brave sistetfriend you will live on forever! God bless you.

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Karen Faith Bamer

September 18, 1963 – December 18, 2012

Mills & Mills Funeral Home & Memorial Park

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