KAREN ELLEN “SWEET PEA” FADNESS 72, of Sutherlin, Oregon passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at her home. She was born December 3, 1946 in St. Helens, Oregon to Ernest T. and Iris E. Peterson. Karen attended and graduated from High School in Elk Grove, California. She worked for the Roseburg VA Hospital for many years until her retirement. Karen enjoyed scapbooking, quilting, knitting, reading and her grandkids. Survivors include her husband of 52 years, Gary A. Fadness of Sutherlin, Oregon; daughter Kristin E. Fadness-Blanchfill of Drain, Oregon; sons Gary A. Fadness and his wife Stacy of Sutherlin, Oregon; sister Shirleen Savage and her husband Ken of Pahrump, Nevada; grandchildren Johnny Jamison, Hunter Fadness, Sydney Blanchfill and Colton Fadness and numerous nieces and nephews. Karen was preceded in death by her parents; stepfather James C. Bradley; brothers Earnest T. Peterson II, Richard D. Peterson and Roger E. Peterson. At the request of Karen, there will be no service. Private cremation rites have been held. Please visit
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