Karen Jean Bartram

It is with great sadness the family announce the passing of Karen Bartram at the Neepawa Regional Hospital after a brief illness On July 20, 2023 with family by her side.

Karen was born in Birtle February 21, 1963, to Jack and Marie Bartram. She was a very caring and loving person, with hugs and a smile for everyone she met.

She took her schooling in Birtle. After graduating she went to Brandon and worked under COR Enterprises for a short time before returning to Birtle where she worked as a Candy Striper at the Birtle Care Home.

In 1984 she moved to Neepawa and worked at various jobs through the supervision of Touchwood Park Association. Most of her jobs were in the food industry, doing various jobs from cooking to cleaning tables and dishes, which was the job she didn't like so much.

Karen loved her years when she was a member of the Ladies Orange Lodge. Traveling to a convention was something she looked forward to.

During her time in Neepawa she made many friends in Touchwood Park and the supportive community of Neepawa. She never walked down the street without a hello from someone.

Karen was predeceased by her father Jack, infant brother Dennis, sister-in-law Pauline, brother-in-law Richard and nephews Art, Robert and Darrell.

She is survived by her mother Marie, brothers: John (Rose), Ken (Gwen), Allan (Lynne), Bruce and Butch, sisters: Vivian Salmon, Brenda (Jim) McArthur, Cheryl (Blair) Workman, numerous nephews & nieces, great nephews & nieces and one Great-great nephew.