Kare Ra Paxton , January 08, 1951 — September 27, 2018

Karen Rae Paxton, age 67, died peacefully with family by her side on September 27, 2018 at Ogden Regional Hospital, the result of a brain hemorrhage suffered nearly three weeks earlier. She was born January 8, 1951, in Salt Lake City, Utah, the youngest daughter of Virgil Emil Rousselle, and Dott Irene Utley Rousselle. She grew up in Salt Lake City and graduated from West High School.

Karen worked for Blue Cross/Blue Shield as an insurance adjudicator for many years. She was strong-willed, opinionated, loving, and very honest. Karen married Samuel Richardson on August 13, 1970, in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Together they raised two children, Bruce and Jeni. They were later divorced. She married Ronald B. Paxton in Salt Lake City on November 19, 1993.

They were later sealed in the Brigham City temple. Along with Ron came five children from a previous marriage, whom she dearly loved and treated as her very own: Adam, Tami, Jason, Brett, and Amy. She delighted in spending time with all her children and grandchildren.

Karen loved to dance, was a great reader, and loved old and new movies, especially good love stories. She enjoyed playing various games and was always a fierce competitor. Before arthritis affected her hands, she liked to crochet.

She made and gave away many beautiful afghans and Christmas stockings. Karen also enjoyed going to lunch or dinner with her friends. Karen suffered from many health issues in her life.

She was a wonderful example of perseverance in the face of adversity as she met each challenge with great courage, determination, faith, and with very little complaint. She is survived by her husband Ron; children: Bruce (Kristin) Richardson; Jeni (Dustin) Anderson; step-children: Adam (Tina) Paxton; Tami Paxton; Jason (Tia) Paxton; Brett Paxton; Amy (Colt) Benson; and 16 grandchildren. Also, siblings: Linda (Dave) Stookey; Nancy (Dan) Jones; and John Rousselle.

Preceded in death by her parents, who both died in an auto accident when Karen was 15 years old. Special thanks go to Dr. Blake Welling and the staff at Ogden Regional Hospital especially in the ICU. Funeral services will be Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at the Perry 2nd Ward Chapel, 2415 S. Park Dr., Perry, Utah.

Viewings will be Monday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Myers Mortuary, 205 S. 100 E., Brigham City, Utah, and on Tuesday from 9:30 to 10:40 a.m. at the Church.

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