Karen How

1936 - 2023

With a heavy heart, the family of Karen How announce the peaceful passing of their beloved Mom, Karen How in Calgary, following a brief illness, on Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at the age of 87 years.

A private burial service was held at the Taber Memorial Garden on Saturday, October 14, 2023.

Karen, known as Wong Shui King at birth, was born November 26, 1936 in Sui Chuen Hoy Shan, China, the youngest of four siblings. She was predeceased by two brothers and has one surviving brother in China.

Karen came to Canada from Hong Kong in January 1958, married Gordon How (who predeceased her in January 1994) on February 16, 1958 and received her Canadian citizenship in April 1966. She is survived by her two sons ,Barry and Bernard (Gerri Milner) and by numerous nieces, nephews and friends in China, Canada and the United States.

During her early years, Karen was a wife and mother to her two sons. Later, she was a valued companion/worker with her husband Gordon, while they ran Gordie’s Daily Food with their sons. After Gordon passed away, Karen officially retired and enjoyed the senior retirement lifestyle with her sons and friends. She was such a sweet, kind soul.

Karen’s family would like to thank the doctors and staff at the Foothill Medical Centre (Unit 102) and Rockyview General Hospital (Unit 82) for the care provided to her. Also, thank you to Saige Homecare for their services while she was resting in Calgary. A very special thank you to the staff and volunteers at the Rosedale Hospice, words cannot express the appreciation for your compassion, dedication and the love you bring daily to the Rosedale Hospice. The family are so grateful and cannot thank you enough for the care Karen received. God bless all.