Karen Allan Johnston

Karen Allan Johnston of Parker, Colorado passed into eternal light on Sunday, June 30, 2019, with her husband Andrew Schmidt by her side. Karen fought a hard battle against cancer for the last 10 months.

Karen was born on March 29, 1951, in Brooklyn, New York and grew up in Huntington, Long Island. She moved to Denver in the seventies attending Green Mountain College and graduating from Denver University earning a degree in sociology. Karen worked in retirement communities and restaurants and eventually opened her own insurance agency. Karen was a very successful insurance agent and built many friendships through her business.

Karen was a passionate golfer and 18 holes of golf and a dirty martini would be a perfect day for her. Her ability to play brought her much joy, many trophies and a hole in one. Karen was a member of Heather Ridge Golf Club, Clubcorp Colorado and Arrowhead Country Club in Glendale, AZ. Karen and her husband traveled extensively throughout Colorado, the United States and the Caribbean playing golf. She was always the best-dressed golfer on the course with an incredible collection of golf shoes and outfits.

For the last 15 years, Karen and her husband have owned the Sheabeen Irish Pub in Aurora where Karen was everyone's favorite. Karen leaves behind dozens of beloved friends who she considered family. Karen will also be remembered for her big heart, joyous smile and seemingly endless collection of giraffes, the land mammal with the biggest heart.

Karen was the daughter of Allan W. Oxx and Florence Johannessen Oxx, both deceased. Besides her husband Andrew, she is also survived by her brothers George Oxx (Sandy) and Tim Oxx (Maria). She was preceded by a brother, Allan Oxx. She also leaves behind her sister in law, Susan Oxx, nephew Bill Oxx and nieces Lindsay and Kathryn Oxx, stepdaughter Tiffany Bordi (Andy) and grandchildren Cameron and Madelyn Bordi.

Those wishing to do so may make donations in Karen’s name to: The First Tee of Denver at: https://register.thefirstteedenver.org/civicrm/contribute/transact?reset=1&id=1. The mailing address is: 4601 W. 46th Avenue, Denver, CO 80212.

Memorial Service: September 28, 2019 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Horan & McConaty - SE Denver/Aurora
11150 E. Dartmouth Ave.
Aurora, CO 80014

Reception: September 28, 2019 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Sheabeen Irish Pub
2300 S. Chambers Road
Aurora, CO 80014