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Karen Jean Shawl

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Karen Jean Shawl, 82, passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 in Fremont, OH. Karen was born on November 9, 1940 to Staunton Ray and Lola Jean (Murdock) Harrison in Coshocton, OH. Karen married Ronald Shawl on August 5, 1961 at St. Mark Lutheran Church in Fremont, OH and he survives. She was a 1958 graduate of Fremont Ross High School. Karen was a devoted mother and enjoyed spending time with her family. She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Fremont Ross Booster Club, and volunteered for many organizations throughout her life. She enjoyed tole painting, writing, camping, sports, artwork, and crafts. She loved travelling to Las Vegas and always enjoyed fashion and dressing up even if it was just running errands around town. Karen also enjoyed long conversations with friends and family.

Karen is survived by her husband; Ronald Shawl, children; Andrew Talmadge Shawl, Fremont, OH, Alec McGuiness (Christine) Shawl, Savanah, GA, grandchildren; Leah, Katherine and Ryan Shawl, brother; Staunton “Ray” (Dianne) Harrison, Pensacola, FL, and several nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents, son; Michael Kihlken Shawl.

Karen’s wishes were for all her friends to go somewhere “good to eat” and tell great Karen stories.

A private burial will take place at Oakwood Cemetery at a later date.

Memorials can be made in her honor to St. John’s Lutheran Church.

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  1. Rosemarie Genovese

    May 26, 2023 at 9:06 pm

    I remember “Aunt” Karen as one of our family’s favorites and looked forward to the Shawl Family visits to Pensacola. She was one in a million and lit up any occasion she attended. My heart hurts with y’all.

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  2. Joanne McDowell

    May 27, 2023 at 12:06 pm

    What a great lady! Always enjoyed seeing her in the grocery store and having wonderful chats. She will be missed greatly.
    My sympathy to her family.

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  3. Julie Pfeiffer

    May 27, 2023 at 12:51 pm

    To the Shawl famiky,
    I remember Karen so vividly from back in the day when our boys played baseball together. She was just delightful.
    I’m so very sorry for your loss. I know your hearts must be broken.

    Julie and Jim Pfeiffer

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  4. Jay Bowers

    May 28, 2023 at 7:03 pm

    To Karen.
    Hallmark is calling! Nobody can write a card like you! I have some and I will keep them always! Love and miss you!

    Rose Bowers

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  5. Nancy Lawrence

    May 28, 2023 at 7:07 pm

    How I loved our Karen! So full of energy, our four hour visits! It had been awhile since we moved to Az.
    But those wonderful fires built , to our camper shopping.
    Fun holidays , sending Andy to get more rub offs. And how could we ever forget the July 4th canon blow up everything in the back yard. Let with so many memories!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

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  6. Ed and Robin Williams

    May 28, 2023 at 10:51 pm

    Andy, Ed and I are so very sorry for your loss. She was a great lady and always a bundle of fun
    We will keep you in our prayers.
    Ed and Robin

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  7. Jeff and Barb (Leid) Aldrich

    May 29, 2023 at 6:06 pm

    Dear Shawl Family,
    Please accept our sincerest sympathies. I met all of you through Gordie and Jackie Saam. (Gordie was my Mom’s younger brother). I always thought Karen was the prettiest woman … always looked like she stepped out of a fashion magazine! And her personally was just as beautiful. May all the happy memories created together help you through this sorrowful time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

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  8. Kathy stevenson

    June 3, 2023 at 2:58 pm

    I’m so sorry for your loss. Prayers.

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