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In Memory Of
Dr. Karen Sue Powell
1943
2014
Dr. Karen Sue Powell
May 6, 1943 — December 17, 2014
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Dr. Karen Sue Powell, 71, of Fort Collins, died December 17, 2014 after a long battle with
Alzheimer's.
Karen was born to the late Vernon and Isabelle Lemmon on May 6, 1943 in Fairbury, NE.
Karen and her family moved to Berthoud, CO in 1953. She later graduated from Fort Collins
High School in 1961 and received Bachelor and Master Degrees from Colorado State
University in 1965 and 1973 respectively. She received her Doctorate in Business
Communications in 1987 from the University of Northern Colorado. She married James Sterkel
in 1963. She married Ernest Powell in May 1989.
Karen was a distinguished professor in the College of Business at Colorado State University
from 1976 until she retired in 2003. Karen was passionate about making a difference in the
lives of her students. Karen loved God. Her Christian counsel was sought by many students
over her 27 years at CSU. She was a known business communications consultant and
published author of business management textbooks.
Karen was a member of Resurrection Fellowship in Loveland, CO. She loved to travel. Karen
and Ernie traveled to England, Ireland and Hawaii in addition to many places around the country
in their motorhome. Karen also loved to read books, cook and spend time with her
grandchildren.
Karen is survived by her husband, Ernest Powell, her sister Beverly McCue of Loveland, her
brother Kirk lemmon of laporte, her two children: Scott Sterkel of Petersburg, TN and Jennifer
St. Cyr, of Ft. Collins, her two stepchildren: Kathy Depperschmidt of Loveland, and Robert
Powell of Thornton. She is also survived by eight grandchildren.
We would like to thank all the doctors and nurses who have cared for Karen. We also want to
thank all who have prayed for Karen. She is finally home.
In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made to the Denver Rescue Mission
in Fort Collins or Denver in care of Bohlender Funeral Chapel, 121 W. Olive, Ft. Collins, CO 80524.
A Memorial Service will be held January 3, 2015, 10:00 a.m. at Resurrection Fellowship Church, 6502 East Crossroads Boulevard, Loveland, CO 80538.
Alzheimer's.
Karen was born to the late Vernon and Isabelle Lemmon on May 6, 1943 in Fairbury, NE.
Karen and her family moved to Berthoud, CO in 1953. She later graduated from Fort Collins
High School in 1961 and received Bachelor and Master Degrees from Colorado State
University in 1965 and 1973 respectively. She received her Doctorate in Business
Communications in 1987 from the University of Northern Colorado. She married James Sterkel
in 1963. She married Ernest Powell in May 1989.
Karen was a distinguished professor in the College of Business at Colorado State University
from 1976 until she retired in 2003. Karen was passionate about making a difference in the
lives of her students. Karen loved God. Her Christian counsel was sought by many students
over her 27 years at CSU. She was a known business communications consultant and
published author of business management textbooks.
Karen was a member of Resurrection Fellowship in Loveland, CO. She loved to travel. Karen
and Ernie traveled to England, Ireland and Hawaii in addition to many places around the country
in their motorhome. Karen also loved to read books, cook and spend time with her
grandchildren.
Karen is survived by her husband, Ernest Powell, her sister Beverly McCue of Loveland, her
brother Kirk lemmon of laporte, her two children: Scott Sterkel of Petersburg, TN and Jennifer
St. Cyr, of Ft. Collins, her two stepchildren: Kathy Depperschmidt of Loveland, and Robert
Powell of Thornton. She is also survived by eight grandchildren.
We would like to thank all the doctors and nurses who have cared for Karen. We also want to
thank all who have prayed for Karen. She is finally home.
In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made to the Denver Rescue Mission
in Fort Collins or Denver in care of Bohlender Funeral Chapel, 121 W. Olive, Ft. Collins, CO 80524.
A Memorial Service will be held January 3, 2015, 10:00 a.m. at Resurrection Fellowship Church, 6502 East Crossroads Boulevard, Loveland, CO 80538.
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