KAREN ANN RICHARDSON

Condolences & Memories (14 entries)

• While I worked at St John's Ravenscourt Scool Karen and I became friends.. She always thanked me for taking good care of her children while at school. Many times she'd call me from Eatons to tell me about the latest sales, and then drop by my office to show me her purchases. She sent me many pictures when her family first moved to Victoria. She was certainly a lovely lady and good friend. My condolences to her family & especially her children, I'm sure they miss her terribly. The world is a sadder place without her!! - Posted by: Elizabeth Symmons (Friend) on: Dec 20, 2013

• We were both shocked and deeply saddened to just now learn in the SJR Focus of Karen's sudden passing. She was a wonderful caring mother and a true lady. She will be sadly missed by all whose lives she touched. - Posted by: Drs. Bruce and Karen Boyd (sons attended SJR together) on: Dec 18, 2013

• To Mr. and Mrs. Richardson, Hartley and David, my sincere condolences on the passing of Karen. I went to Balmoral Hall with her and she was kind, funny, beautiful inside and out. We useD to compete in the gym in high jump, just her and I, as we were the same height and build. My thoughts go out to all. May G_d bless you. Karen will be in my prayers tonight. Life is so fragile. - Posted by: Val Havelock-Matthews (School Mate) on: Nov 06, 2013

• My deepest condolences to the whole family. I work in the Griffins Restaurant in the Hotel Vancouver in Vancouver. I was totally shocked to hear of Karen's passing last week. Every time she came to Vancouver she would pop in and we shared so much of our lives together. We have twins the same age, we would talk about books, movies and just about everything life would bring us. And Karen became such a big part of my life, I would always enjoy seeing her and talking to her and we loved to hug each other. And then her and Bruce became so close and that was so wonderful to see. I'll miss KAREN so terribly. She was an amazing warm loving and caring woman, who loved her children so much, and I'm so happy I have met some of them. And with Bruce that was the best thing that could ever happen to her. She was so extremely happy. That was what she told me the last time she was in Griffins to see me. Sept 17th, 2013. She told me, Jackie I feel so good and I'm so happy. We hugged and said our goodbyes and see you in two weeks, and that was it. Thank you KAREN for the times we shared together. You'll be in my heart forever. Jackie Vermaas - Posted by: Jacqueline Vermaas (server, Hotel Vancouver, Vancouver B.C.) on: Oct 06, 2013

• I knew Karen as a student, my son helped build her house in Winnipeg, I met her from time to time at functions associated with the school. I will always remember her as very beautiful, very friendly and always the same every time I met her. I am very saddened by her passing - she offered so much to all who knew her. That she should die so young is reminder to me to value what I have in every way. My heart goes out to her family. - Posted by: Mary Morican (St John's Ravenscourt) on: Oct 04, 2013

• To Karen's family I offer my sincerest condolences. Karen was a dear friend for over 30 years, and she had a tremendous impact on my life; I spent many happy days with her and her beautiful children during their lives in Winnipeg, and we maintained that bond over many years and miles. Her kindness, wisdom, support, and passion for life will be sorely missed. I hope her family can take comfort in the memories and the legacy of her wonderful children. - Posted by: Maria Lamont (friend) on: Oct 03, 2013

• We were very saddened to learn of Karen's passing. Our thoughts and prayers go out George and Tannis and the entire Richardson family. - Posted by: Bernie & Sheila (Friends) on: Oct 01, 2013

• We were introduced to Karen by our friends, Daisy and Jim Sinclair, and we spent many enjoyable evenings with her when she visited New York City. Beautifully elegant in her style and looks, Karen was so full of vitality and humor. She was always sensitive to the concerns of others, and deeply cherished her family. Our sympathy goes out to them at this time of enormous loss. - Posted by: sheila and bob hoerle (friends) on: Sep 30, 2013

• Dear Mr and Mrs Richardson and family: I was at Balmoral Hall with Karen and I remember her as being older (a year), smarter, taller and faster running to the swings. Karen was kind to me then and down at Lake of the Woods where we would see each other from time to time at the main street dock or in Kenora she always waved and said hello. She was just that kind of person, always a smile, always a kind word and just a beautiful, special girl. Karen will be more than missed, she will be cherished and loved forever......my heart goes out to you and your family... - Posted by: Sidney Q. Macaw () on: Sep 28, 2013

• My deepest condolences to Taylor, Fraser, Andrew and, Tannis Somers and to George and Tannis Richardon. My heart goes out to you during this sad time. I will always remember Karen's kind and pleasant interaction with us during the many company gatherings that we attended together. - Posted by: Leonard (Len) Scammell and Family (retired RGCL employee) on: Sep 28, 2013

• I felt very sad to read of Karen's passing. I hadn't met her but I know she must have been a kind and thoughtful person. I was reminded how kind and thoughtful you and George were to my husband and me and our son Bart, when he and your son David were friends at St John's Ravenscourt School so many years ago. One of my grandsons works for Richardson Securities, and he tells me that the same qualities are evident in the workplace. Bless you all! - Posted by: Rita Tecter (mother of a friend to David at St John's Ravenscourt) on: Sep 27, 2013

• Mr. and Mrs. Richardson and to your sons Hartley and David, We give our deepest sympathies. May the Peace of Christ, which passes all understanding, bring strength to the Family. - Posted by: Dennis and Sharon Cavanagh (my mother Anne Cavanagh, worked as the family cook 1960_ 70 She was loving called " Anna Bell ') on: Sep 27, 2013

• we first connected with the somers family when taylor and our son, duncan, met at disney world. their friendship took duncan to winnipeg where among other things, he had his first helicopter ride. it wasn't long after that we met karen, tannis, andrew and fraser in new york where the friendship was sealed forever, we were happy to introduce them to our home away from home on martha's vineyard. the rest of our visits were in nyc having a grand old time. we did museums, shopped, dined in mostly great restaurants, and had a martini or two at the lowell. i will treasure all the memories of the special things we did together. one great lady. i know she was totally in love with bruce and jimmy and i were looking forward to seeing them on november 4th in new york. my heart goes out to every single person who loved her and that is probably everybody she ever met. one just has to wonder why god took her too early. she was still making the world a better place. - Posted by: daisy and jimmy sinclair (friends) on: Sep 27, 2013

• My sincerest condolences to the family of George and Tannis - Posted by: Carol Vauclair (retired Richardson employee) on: Sep 27, 2013