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Karen Ecker

1940 — January 1, 2021

Lakewood

Karen May (Ramsey) Ecker, 80, of Lakewood, CO passed away early Saturday morning May 1, 2021. Karen is survived by her daughters Teresa Gause (Gerald), Glenda Tarran (Lance), and son Eric Ecker (Melanie), 8 Grandchildren, 9 Great-Grandchildren, brothers Kenneth Ramsey (Marilyn), Samuel Ramsey (Ann), and numerous nieces and nephews.

Karen is preceded in death by her husband of 58 years Eugene F. Ecker and her parents Samuel Ramsey, Elva (Morley) Ramsey.

Karen was born in San Bernardino, CA, August 2, 1940. She lived in Steamboat Springs with her family until she married in 1959. Gene and Karen raised their children in Steamboat. She was active in numerous organizations from Girl Scouts to Lutheran Women’s Missionary League. Karen was also instrumental in starting & organizing the Buddy Werner League and Girls Pigtail Softball League for local youth in the ‘boat’. In 1982 Gene and Karen moved to Lakewood where Karen spent over 10 years running and coaching youth bowling leagues. She will be eternally loved and remembered for the opportunities she brought into the lives of countless children.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on June 15th, 2021 at Horan & McConaty, 3101 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood, CO, followed by a reception. Burial service will be held at 2:30 pm at Fort Logan National Cemetery, 3698 S. Sheridan Blvd., Denver, CO, Area C.

Online Memorial Contributions may be made in Karen’s honor to: https://hospicefoundation.org/ . Donate by mail to: Hospice Foundation of American, 1707 L Street NW, Suite 220, Washington, DC 20036. Access the online address and print form to send donation.

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Tuesday, June 15, 2021

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Tuesday, June 15, 2021

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