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Karen A. Josephson
1946 - 2017
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Natasha lit a candle
Friday, February 22, 2019
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Dancing love, Karen.
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Shirley Blancke posted a condolence
Wednesday, May 16, 2018
I saw Karen perform the first time in Berkeley at one of the Sacred Dance Guild festivals. She did a hilarious number that involved different personalities expressed by hats, it might even have been one hat used different ways. I always enjoyed meeting up with her at festivals and seeing what her creative talents would produce next. She gave me the courage to also perform funny numbers with others, whether the Skyloom dance group dancing with our feet in the air, or a duo with Elaine Sisler, she the young flighty one, and I the oldster. Unfortunately I will not be able to be there on June 17 - My condolences.
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Edith and Gordon Swan posted a condolence
Saturday, January 20, 2018
Ah, how horrible! Karen is gone!
We so enjoyed your rich faith, friendship, and fun,
Your enthralling creations, contributions, and collaborations,
Your inspiring performances, professions, and projects!
Oh, how we have been bountifully blessed by your beautiful life!
We thanked you, but never enough. Forgive us.
Help us at this time to show greater gratitude
By genuinely spreading to many your deathless dancing spirit.
Now, dear Walter, his family and friends,
Are sincerely embraced with our prayers,
Sympathy, comfort, joy, and love.
Edith and Gordon Swan
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Helen Sydnes Coffman posted a condolence
Friday, January 19, 2018
My Mom's oldest and dearest of friends,
As school and Sunday school classmates you built a friendship that lasted ever since kindegarden and first grade. My Danish Great Grandmother spoke highly of you from countless sleepovers at her house with my Mom. Long before meeting you, you were a fixture in my life. It was a great comfort to know my parents wills named you and Walter our honorary Godparents. Each of the three times we met in person are counted among my favorite life memories for the joy and free spirited amusement shared. After leaving the nest, I included you as family the few times I have written holiday cards. Proud of your accomplishments, the greatest of which are your children that likely do not recall us. You have left an indelible mark on my life. Thank-you for being a vibrant force of love, joy and inspiration. Prayers for restored peace and joy filled laughter to Walter and your extended generations. God bless you until we meet again.
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Wednesday, January 10, 2018
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Leslie Light posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 10, 2018
Oh, I am so sorry to hear of Karen's passing. I'm the department assistant for Religious Studies/Philosophy at Sacred Heart and that's where I got to know her. She was always cheerful and warm towards me, and we had many a good talk about theater, sharing notes and experiences about community theater, especially. She shall be very missed.
Leslie Light
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Tuesday, January 9, 2018
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"As is a tale, so is a life: not how long it is, but how good it is, is what matters." ~ Seneca
A good woman who led a great life. Rest in peace now, Karen.
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Brian Stiltner posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 9, 2018
I missed the initial obituary and notice on Facebook about Karen's passing. I am so sad! I was Karen's colleague and erstwhile chairperson for the many years she taught religion at Sacred Heart University. Karen was a fun, passionate teacher, as I am sure her many friends know. She brought her love of storytelling, art, and drama to her courses. One of her unique contributions to our department was that she created the course "Storytelling and the Bible." I loved talking with Karen and sometimes getting to socialize with her outside of work. And I'm grateful that for the years I was selling my daughter's Girl Scout cookies, she always purchased two packages of gluten-free! You'll be deeply missed, Karen, but I know your spirit is dancing in the heavens.
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Pat posted a condolence
Sunday, December 24, 2017
My deepest sympathy for the loss of Karen. While words fail to capture the pain of losing a loved one, I look forward to the time when words fail to capture the joy of having our Heavenly Father return your dear loved one to you. Until that time may God grant you inner peace and comfort you as you grieve this painful loss. -2 Corinthians 1:3,4.
With all sincerity,
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Barbara Cheney posted a condolence
Thursday, December 21, 2017
Dear Walter and family,
How hard it is to imagine our world without Karen’s compassionate and contagious enthusiasm dancing in it. I’m so grateful for the years she and I danced together in the liturgical dance group at St. Paul and St. James Episcopal Church and in the years I spent in the Sacred Dance Guild. She brought such gifts of imagination, creativity, and teaching along with a grounded faith in God’s call to us to be the Body of Christ lovingly alive in the world. My thoughts, love and prayers are with you during this hard time of grief and loss. May her soul and the souls of all the departed Rest In Peace.
The Rev. Barbara Cheney
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David Bauer posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 20, 2017
Walt-I was saddened to hear of the passing of your wife. While I never met her I knew she was a remarkable woman through our conversations and friendship over the past 12-years. The obituary you and your children wrote was a beautiful tribute to her. Know that you and your entire family are in my thoughts.
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gc posted a condolence
Thursday, December 14, 2017
My sincere condolences to the family. May the God of all comfort give you the comfort you need to endure this difficult time (2 Corinthians 1:3,4)
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Patricia Brower Siegel posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 13, 2017
Dear, sweet “Fat Violet” ( nick name that evolved from high school- when she used to tap across the stage!!) ... I only wish every child/ student could have a teacher and mentor as wonderful as she was in their lives. She was both my English teacher and advisor from 1969 to 1971. She gave me confidence at a time when I was very insecure... she encouraged, “ pushed” and made me explore all the possibilities that lay before me. Now looking at our age difference - she could actually have been even considered “a big sister “ in my life. I have always cherished her good counsel. My heartfelt sympathy to all her family. May your memories bring you comfort during this difficult time.
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Richard Reinwald posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 13, 2017
I count myself privileged to have had my life touched, blessed, and enriched by having Karen be involved in my and my daughter Kristin's life.
My deepest thoughts and prayers go out to her incredible extended family of all the other lives she has impacted, and especially to Walter.
I am a better person for having known her. The most significant thing Karen taught me was the importance of sharing the gifts that God has blessed each of us with.
May we all continue to do this in her memory and carry her enduring spirit on our lives and into the lives of all others.
Thank you Karen.
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Will Duchon posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 12, 2017
I am very grateful to have had the opportunity to work with Karen at Tabor Arts in Branford and with the home school community in North Haven, Together we enjoyed producing musicals like "The Music Man", "Pirates of Penzance", "Fiddler on The Roof", "Beauty and The Beast", and more. Karen's love of theater and of the children was inspiring, and endearing. Karen's friendship was a gift, and I regret taking it for granted for too long. I will miss her, and remember her with great affection.
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Marcia Miller posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 12, 2017
My thoughts & prayers are with Walter and the family. I hold Karen in a special place in my heart. Karen welcomed me into the Sacred Dance Guild and opened a whole new world to me. She was an amazing friend, dancer & mentor. She taught me so many things when I was on the SDG board and her many lessons will stay with me forever. She will be missed very much.
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Bud & Judy Myers posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 12, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Walter and the family. We so much loved working with Karen at the Tabor Community Arts Center and the Tabor Lutheran Church. Peace...Judy & Bud
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Arlene Sebastian posted a condolence
Monday, December 11, 2017
My heartfelt sympathy to all the family members who loved Karen dearly. May the peace that surpasses all understanding be yours at this most difficult time. God bless you all and may He keep you in His loving care.
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Monday, December 11, 2017
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Sunday, December 10, 2017
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