Karen Lee

Karen Maxine Lee, age 74, of Backus, passed away Thursday, January 17, 2019, at her home. She was born to Edward and Opal Crimmins on June 10, 1944, in Pine River. Karen enjoyed Friday night softball games, watching the Pine River Backus varsity baseball team, crocheting, gardening, reading, cooking and spending time with family.

Karen is survived by her children: Julie (Brian) Aldridge, Susie (Steve) Snavely, David (Michelle) Lee; grandchildren: Amy Aldridge, Kyle Aldridge, Steven (Ashley) Snavely, Ryan (Krysta) Snavely, Ben Snavely, Madison Lee, Bailey Lee, Isabella Lee, Breanna Lee, Payson Lee; great grandchildren: Skyler Aldridge, Arianna Aldridge, Thea Aldridge, Summer Snavely, Hailey Snavely, Carter Snavely, Taylor Snavely, Landon Snavely, Kyra Snavely, Havyn Snavely; brothers: Jim (Karen) Crimmins, Pat (Sandy) Crimmins, Mike (Sharon) Crimmins, Darrel “Ole” (Nancy) Crimmins, Corky (Linda) Crimmins, Ron Crimmins; sisters: Kathy Hansen and Faye (Perry) Binman. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, James; brothers: Alan, Lowell, Jerry, Bill and Kenneth “Hoppy”.

Services will be 12 PM on Thursday, January 24, at the Church of the Nazarene, Backus. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Memorials are preferred in lieu of flowers. Arrangements are with Kline Funeral Home, Pine River.