Karen Lee Youderian was born Nov. 13, 1934, in Seattle to Roy and Edith (Rowlands) Moore.

She passed away May 29 at the home of her daughter in East Wenatchee.

She married Edward Youderian on April 13, 1951, in Coupeville, a place they continued to call home for the next 36 years.

There, five children joined their family and enjoyed life on Whidbey Island. Karen was also a foster mom to many others, in addition to being employed by the Coupeville School District for several years. In 1987, they moved to their home and acreage along the beautiful Methow River.

Karen enjoyed quilting, gardening and collecting antiques. But most of all, she valued spending time with her family. Karen especially enjoyed gathering everyone together for Sunday dinners, where her home-baked pies were always a favorite part of the meal. Karen loved her family very much and will be dearly missed.

Karen leaves behind her husband of 64 years, Edward Youderian of Methow; her sons, Tim (Carlee) Youderian of Brewster and Curt (Tina) Youderian of Coupeville; her daughter, Teresa (Dan) Beardslee of East Wenatchee; her sister, Alice Herbert; and her brothers, Monty Moore and David Moore. She is also survived by five grandchildren, Erik Holcomb, Jodi Dorey, Corynn Youderian, Calvin Youderian and Rachel Beardslee; four step-grandchildren, Shawn Ankney, Sarah Theal, Judd Shepard and Elizabeth Shepard; six great-grandchildren, Cody Holcomb, Alyssa Dorey, Kenzie Dorey, Kylie Holcomb, Kendra Holcomb and Lucy Youderian; and one great-great-grandson, Kael Holcomb. She was preceded in death by two daughters, Sharon Marie in 1963 and Lora Kay in 1987.

A celebration of life will be held from 2-4 p.m. July 26 at 145 Old Hwy 97 in Brewster. An additional celebration will be held from 3-5 p.m. Aug. 1 at 188 Percheron Lane in Coupeville.