Karen Sue Bland, 68, of Tonasket Washington, died April 11, 2021, at her home.
Ms. Bland was born September 6, 1952, at Naval Station Great Lakes to Louis and Lila Jo (Hogue) Bland.
She attended Snohomish (WA) High School, where she was active in 4H. She continued her education at Everett Community College.
She loved animals (there wasn’t a dog she didn’t like), gardening, and fishing.
She is survived by her children, Tina (David) Donaldson-Goldman of Lake Charles, LA, Tammie Donaldson of Lake Stevens, WA, and Michael (Karolina) Donaldson of Schertz, TX; her granddaughters, Stephanie, Abiah, and Raven; her grandsons, Tyler, Ares, Sam, Matthew, and Jonathan; her great-grandchildren, Jaxon, Kaden, and Emma; her brother, Paul (Marilyn) Bland of Glendale, AZ; several nephews, nieces and other extended family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her infant daughter, Anna; husband, Robert Caldwell; her parents, Louis and Lila; her brothers, Michael and Kenneth, and her sister, Elizabeth.
A private service with her children and brother is pending.
Any donations can be made to the American SIDS Institute.
Arrangements are with Western Cremation Alliance.
I miss you so much already mom. I cry knowing ill never see your smiling face. I hope you are with Anna and Uncle Kenny and I know you are dancing with the angels. My best friend my mom is gone and her legacy will continue. Dance mom and soon ill be dancing with you.
I miss you so much Grandma. Honestly it’s so hard knowing you’re not here. I hope where ever you’re at is a suite beautiful. I hope you’re with loved ones that you’ve lost. I just hope that you’re not in pain. Everything in me wants to give you one big hug but now I have to wait a while but it’ll be worth the wait. I love you so much
My heart goes out to all those affected by her passing. May God fill in the gaps of your broken hearts. Although she may not be physically here, she will continue to live in your hearts and memories forever. May she Rest In Peace.
I met Karen through her brother Ken (her best friend), who also left us not even one year ago. She was always so friendly and had open arms to anyone, or to any animal in need. She loved to cook and would never let anyone go hungry. I only got to actually spend time with her in person a handful of times. But when I did she was always so kind and was absolutely amazing with animals. Her love for them was definitely one of a kind and is what made me like her so much right from the start. Her soul is absolute pure gold!
I will never forget you Karen. You were definitely one of a kind. It’s hard to meet such caring people like you nowadays. I feel like you were taken from us a little too soon. But I guess God needed you now. I am just happy that I got a chance to meet you. You’ll be missed by many. Especially your little furry friends. We will all see you again whenever it’s our turn. Until then just fly high and pain free! And give Kenny a huge hug for me. I’ll never forget you!!!
Mama, I will miss you always.
I will miss flying up and our first thing would be finding a Taco Time, I will miss the innocent look you’d give when I asked about a new addition to your animal menagerie, I will miss your ham and scalloped potatoes, and most of all I will miss you being a phone call away.
I will remember fondly all of our adventures – trying to teach me to swim and you and dad jury-rigging a floaty, our trek to Washington from Florida and it being so windy in Wyoming, that we got pushed into the 18 wheeler (we won’t discuss me getting us flipped around in Dallas), the New Kids concert, you bringing me food as I camped outside for more New Kids concert tickets, camping outside trying to get you Garth Brooks tickets. There are just so many memories, I could go on for forever.
While I will miss you every day, I know that you get to see Anna-Banana again, you get to see Bob (the best stepdad ever) again, and you get to see Uncle Kenny again, and that thought makes me happy.
I miss you and love you
I don’t know what happened momma however
I’m really sorry for gone
May you haunt everyone who deserves to be haunted and may God teach you how to Bless everyone who deserves to be Blessed
now that your new torch has been lit
You made it to the finish line momma God speed momma
I’ll miss you Good Speed
My prayers for all who are affected by this loss of life. Especially for her children, Tammie, Tina and Michael. Though I have not seen her in over 35 years, I realize that losing a Mom is the hardest thing of all. All my love to the Donaldson family.
I cry today as I think today would be your 69th birthday. We would probably be fishing having a picnic laughing talking and expressing love. Today I hold your ashes so tight as I never wanted you to leave me. I love 💘 you so much mom I scream to God he should’ve taken me as you were such an angel to so many. Some of you will fly back to the universe over the Pacific Ocean and Tina Donaldson and I will hold onto you for the rest of our lives. Happy Birthday mommy 💓 Tammie