Karen Joy Hedlin (Hitchen) passed away peacefully at home on March 5, 2011. She went to be with her Lord Jesus at the age of 57 years. Karen was born in Victoria on July 10, 1953. Predeceased by her father Alfred Hitchen. Survived by her loving husband of 36 years, Doug; lovingly remembered and greatly missed by her mother Mabel Hitchen, her two daughters Renée Fox (Jamie) and Lauren Greenwood (Keegan), her grandsons Caleb and Owen Fox, and Adrian and baby boy Greenwood, her brother Wayne (Gail) Hitchen and nephews Steven and Jeff (Charmaine) and niece Kristin, and many other extended family members. Special thanks to Dr. Adrian Yee, the Victoria Cancer Society, Dr. David Clinton-Baker, Keerstin Lewis and the Palliative Care nursing staff for their gentle and tender care.
A Service of Remembrance for Karen’s life will take place on Wednesday March 9th, 2011 @ 1:00 p.m. at Glad Tidings Church, 1800 Quadra St., Victoria , BC, with Rev. Ron Michalski officiating. Reception to take place at Glad Tidings Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Myeloma Canada Society (Cancer Foundation), www.myelomacanada.ca. Condolences may be offered at www.mccallbros.com.
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Laureena Hammond
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Debbie Rasmussen ( Massey ) Dear Doug & Family ,
I am so very sad to hear of Karen’s passing. Her and I went to school together and spend many a day enjoying each others friendship. I will marry Ron Hunt, who is son of Joyce Hunt from your church. I have to believe her pain is over and she is enjoying the peace of Heaven. We would bump into each other from time to time and catch up on each others lives. I remember meeting her beautiful children and I do feel for all of you.
Prayers Debbie
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Debbie Rasmussen ( Massey ) Dear Doug & Family ,
I am so very sad to hear of Karen’s passing. Her and I went to school together and spend many a day enjoying each others friendship. I will marry Ron Hunt who is son of Joyce Hunt from your church. I have to believe her pain is over and she is enjoying the peace of Heaven. We would bump into each other from time to time and catch up on each others lives. I remember meeting her beautiful children and I do feel for all of you.
Prayers Debbie
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Jan McDonagh Doug, Renee and Lauren and families,
I am so sorry to hear of Karen’s passing. I met Karen years ago when I was her “Avon lady” and even though we didn’t often see each other lately, I always considered Karen to be a friend. I remember fondly all the visits we had and cups of tea we shared.
We bumped into each other at Hillside Mall last year not long after her cancer returned and her spirit and determination were amazing. Even though she was sure she would overcome this latest hurdle, sadly it wasn’t to be. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and friend, and all our lives are richer for having known her.
Sincerely, Jan McDonagh
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Yula Stevens I am very sorry to hear of Karen’s passing. I worked with her at Sears and remember her as a very calm, quiet, helpful woman who had wonderful moments of cheekiness. She will be missed and I know she touched many a person.
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Gerry and Wilma Harrison To Doug and family,
We were so sorry to hear of Karen’s passing. We got marrried the same year and were in each others weddings. I can’t quite believe it yet. After meeting her for coffee some time back, she left me with a good feeling towards anything that could come our way. Doug, you were definitely on the top of her list for your care. We will miss her for sure, but will see her one day in heaven.
Love and prayers to you, Wilma and Gerry Harrison
Doug, Renee, Lauren and Families,
I am so sorry to hear of my friend Karen’s passing. She was one amazing lady, and an inspiration to us all!! Her middle name could not be more perfect “Joy”….she truly was a joy and a blessing to us all, and I am going to miss her greatly!!! She loved you all more than anything, and she was so proud of all of you….I am so sorry for your loss. Karen was one in a million, and our lives are richer for having known her.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all,
Love Laureena, Marc, and Madeline