It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Karen East. Karen passed away due to an accident. Karen survived by her children Deanna Stevenot, Martina and Jared Sapach, Jerid Stevenot, Joseph Stevenot and Katrina and Matthew Sheppard; mother Linda Carol East (Clapp); siblings David East, Evan and Audra East and her grandchildren Kalaen, Elizabeth and Nevaeh Dhil-Stevenot, Emily Sapach, Jelissa and Jazzalynn Stevenot, Arthur and Maddie Sheppard; also survived by and loved so many nieces and nephews. Karen was predeceased by her father Arthur East. Karen was the first born October 21, 1960 to Arthur and Carol East in Vancouver, BC. He grew up and attended school at Howard Powell on HWY 4 Â鶹ÊÓƵ between Biggar and Rosetown and then later transferred to Rosetown, SK to complete her grade 12. She then attended Business College in Saskatoon at Kelsey. Later on in Life Karen started her 22 year career with Elk Point Drilling where she was a secretary. Karen enjoyed taking trips with her kids and family. She truly cherished every minute she spent with friends and family. She also loved to brag about her 8 grandchildren because ever since she was a little girl that is all she wanted to be was a grandma. The day Karen was taken away from us was a day many will never forget because everyone that knew her lost a piece of their hearts and because of the sudden and tragic death. Karen was an amazing mother, daughter, sister, aunt, niece, friend, co-worker and an even more amazing grandmother to all 8 of her grandchildren. This woman had not one single bad cell in her body everything she did in her 54 years of life was done for someone else. She never hated anyone she just wanted to embrace everyone and share her love. Even though her heart had been broken many times it kept getting bigger and she just wanted to share love with everyone. Only those who had the blessing of being in her presence will know what a powerful, wonderful, caring and loving person this world has lost. The celebration of remembrance was held Monday, December 15, 2014 from The Untied Church, Biggar with Pastor Mark Kleiner. Readers were Jerry Kobelsky and Joyce Urlacher. Eulogist was Jerid Stevenot. Active Urn Bearers were Joseph Stevenot and Deanna Stevenot. Interment was held later that day. Grondin Funeral Services Biggar entrusted with the arrangements.
