Walter Karren

1947 - 2015

Walter Harold Karren, passed away in Taber on Sunday, September 6, 2015 at the age of 68 years.

Relatives and friends were invited to meet with the family at the church prior to the funeral service on Wednesday, September 9, 2015 between 12:30 P.M. and 1:40 P.M.

The Funeral Service was held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Taber Stake Centre, 4709 - 50 Avenue, Taber on Wednesday, September 9, 2015 at 2:00 P.M. Burial followed at the Taber Memorial Garden.

Walter is survived by his brother Keith (Diane) Karren of Provo, Utah, Sharlene Karren of Taber and Harold Karren of Taber. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and grand nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his parents Clinton and Joyce Karren, sister Suzanne Karren, nephew Brandon Karren and grand nephew Brigham Karren.

Walter was born August 18, 1947. He grew up in Taber where he spent most of his life. He always spoke fondly of his time working for Doc Allen as a veterinarian assistant. Walter spent twenty years delivering fuel for Imperial Oil. During that time, he was a volunteer firefighter putting his heart and his soul into it. He was a janitor for the Horizon School Division where he developed a following of the kids that loved him. At church, he became the greeter, rewarding any child after they had given him a nice, proper hand shake. These last years, no matter how big of a grump he had on, his grand nieces and nephews always brought a smile to his face and a giant laugh from his belly.

If friends so desire, memorial tribute’s in Walter’s name may be made directly to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 204, 2323 - 32 Avenue NE, Calgary, Alberta T2E 6Z3 (www. diabetes.ca).

The family would like to extend their thanks to everyone for their love and support during this difficult time.