Karen Elaine Sharp
October 19, 1967 - February 21, 2020
Karen Elaine Sharp, age 52, died at home on February 21st from chronic health problems. We are comforted knowing she has found peace.
She was born and raised in Salt Lake City, Utah. After graduating from East High School in 1985, Karen studied Psychology and Nursing at the University of Utah. She practiced as a Registered Nurse at Primary Children’s Medical Center in the Medical/Surgical unit and in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. Karen later spent time in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, where she volunteered at the Women for Women and the Trampled Rose Shelter. She often volunteered at the Fourth Street Clinic in Salt Lake City. Her passions were nursing and helping those in need. She loved her family, her friends, her dogs, and the Utah outdoors.
Karen was predeceased by her parents, Hal Turner and Elaine Johnson Sharp, and a nephew. She is survived by her siblings, Ann Tyler (Steven), Liz Boulay (Steven), Nate Sharp (Kim), David Sharp (Jeanie), Camille Camacho (Hallard Weber), and Hugh Sharp (Anika Cook), and 19 nephews and nieces.
Friends are invited to celebrate Karen’s life, on Monday, March 9th from 6:00 to 7:30 pm to mingle and remember Karen. This will be followed by a tribute to Karen from 7:30 to 8:30, at Starks Funeral Parlor, 3651 South 900 East, SLC, UT 84106. Karen wished to be cremated.
In Loving Memory
Karen, was a tutor of mine back in elementary school. At Whittier Elementary, she was such a sweet women I think about her often and how she helped me with school back then. I’m so sorry for your loss. May thoughts and prayers be with you.
I am so sad to see that Karen has passed. She and I were in the same phlebotomy class together. She and another gal would come over to my house and we would study for the exam. Often the three of us would meet for lunch. I know of her hard ships but didn’t know how bad it was. I am going to miss her, She was a wonderful lady who loved her family, friends and yes her dogs!!! Please give my sincere sympathy to your family! Linda
So sorry to hear about Karen’s death. She was a friend and a coworker and she will be missed. Love to her family.
I worked with Karen and her brother Nate, sister in law Kim at the old Primary Childrens hospital (and the current hospital). I knew f her health struggles. My thoughts and prayers to the family.
We are very sad to miss your gathering to honor Karen as we will be out-of-town. We would love to give all the Sharp siblings love and hugs. We are happy for Karen knowing she is finally finding some peace as we hope you caregivers are too. Much love to all of you! Ted and Charlotte
I am so sorry to hear that Karen has passed away. I worked with Karen for many years in the PICU at Primary Children's and found her to be a dedicated, compassionate nurse. She will be missed.
Karen was a kind and beautiful soul. She was a wonderful friend who I loved dearly. Sending my love to your family.
Kin-O, Loving you, my beautiful friend. You have graced my life, and my family, for a very long time. You, Karen, are the epitome of love and caring. Let us not define you by your struggles, let's remember WHO YOU ARE!!!! YOU, Karen, befriended everyone. First and foremost, you took care of your Family. You took care of your friends. You, exquisite, beautiful Lady, took care of all of us. You created and donated so much! I am BEYOND grateful to have had Karen in me and my families life. She lifted us up, when she was down. Karen, you have taught us so many lessons. I hope we are all listening. LOVE YOU KIN-O ALL-CAT XOXOX
In Loving Memory
