Karen Jean Densmore

karen densmore

February 3, 1944 ~ May 14, 2020

Karen Jean (Blake) Densmore, age 76, of Perry, passed away Thursday, May 14, 2020, at home, surrounded by loved ones. She was born February 3, 1944 in Royal Oak, MI , the daughter of John L. and Elizabeth M. (Perkins) Beach. She married Donald J. “Don” Densmore on September 12, 2004. Karen was a retired secretary, having worked for Leaderdogs for the Blind. Her greatest joy was spending time outdoors creating beauty in her gardens; and all who passed by enjoyed their breathtaking gardens and landscape. She was a lover of Jesus- active with her church family of Perry First Baptist. She is survived by her husband, Don; daughter, Tammy L. (Bartlett) Ward; son, William D. (Tracy) Blake; niece, Debbie Buckner; step-daughters, Jane A. (David) Steger, Carole (James) Cox, Diane M. (Scot Stone) Brown; step-sons, Richard D. (Mary) Densmore, Thomas M. (Marisue) Densmore, Jonathan T. (Wendy) Densmore; sisters, Carol Compton, Kathy (Kenneth) Lukowski; 7 grandchildren; 11 step-grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; and 5 step-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Thomas Beach; and first husband, William C. Blake. Contributions can be made in memory of Karen Densmore to Perry First Baptist Church, 3918 Main Street, Perry, OH 44081. A memorial service will be announced at a later date. The Behm Family Funeral home of Madison, OH is assisting the family. Online obituary and condolences may be viewed at www.behmfuneral.com

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  1. Karen was one of the most generous, kind and loving women I’ve ever known. She was always genuinely interested in whatever you had to say and her sweet spirit was comforting as she spoke truth and life to many! She will be sorely missed. Praying for you all. Love, Patty Myers

  2. Don I am so sorry for you loss. I never had the pleasure of meeting Karen, but I am sure she was a great lady. Not sure if you or your daughter Jane remember me. We met thru First Baptist Church of Madison. I lift you all up in my prayers. May God give you all the strength to get thru this difficult time. Your friend in Christ, Larry Jones

  3. In memory of Karen Jean Densmore, Love Carly/aubrey and all of the Neuberts lit a candle

  4. Our deepest sympathies for your loss of this lovely woman of God. Her smile lit up a room. Her and Don’s gardens were beautiful. Our prayers are with you all. Pat & Kathy Ardino

  5. Karen and Don were very supportive of me last year during my husband's hospitalization and ultimate passing. I only hope I can offer Don my support now. Robin Luthanen

  6. My memories of Karen are of a good friend who smiled much and gave much. Her sweet personality included a love for people and her home was always open to friends. Her love for the Lord Jesus was always evident.

  7. Karen will always have a special place in my heart. She had a way of making you feel very loved and welcomed! She gave of herself to so many with life-giving joy! I will miss her and I thank God He allowed our paths to cross. Praying the Lord comforts all of you with His sweet presence. Love, Deb Neybert


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