Karen passed away peacefully on July 8th, 2011 at home, surrounded by her family. She is survived by her husband Robert; children Hannah, Jim, Rebecca, Will and Abigail; father Donald Oatis; stepfather Sal Troisi; sisters Bridget and Wendy Oatis. A Rosary will be held at 10:15 am, with a Memorial Mass and Celebration of Life to follow at 11 am, Saturday, July 16th, 2011 at Nativity of Our Lord Catholic Church, 900 W. Midway Blvd., Broomfield, CO 80020. A luncheon reception will follow. Karen requests that you wear celebratory colors in her honor. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Susan G. Komen for the Cure, attn: Donor Services, P.O. Box 650309, Dallas, TX 75265. Please share your memories of Karen and condolences with her family by clicking on the ""Sign Guestbook"" link below.