- Date Of Birth: July 16, 1946
- Date Of Death: November 30, 2017
- State: Connecticut
Karen is dancing with the angels!
Karen Annette Josephson, born July 16, 1946 to Edwin and Irene Roberts in Sioux Falls S. Dakota, died of complications following a massive infection at Yale New Haven Hospital on November 30, 2017. She was the adored wife of Walter Josephson, an incredible mother to Andrew, Mike, and Anna, a gracious mother-in-law and dear friend to Jamye and Heidi, the beloved Pookah and Grandma to Wylie, Dallas, Teddy, and Oscar, a devoted sister to Karla, an amazing aunt to Jennifer, Rob and Amy, and a loving sister-in-law to Fred and Jim who survive her.
Karen received a BA from the University of Iowa in English, a MA from Wesleyan University in Dance, a MA in Religion from the Pacific School of Religion, and a PhD in Religion and the Performing Arts from the Graduate Theological Union at the University of California at Berkeley. She taught English at FDR High School in NY, Drama and Dance at Choate Rosemary Hall, and Religion at Sacred Heart University.
Karen met Walter at college, they fell in love, and decided to build a life together. They had no idea just how wonderful the next almost 50 years would be. June would have been their 50th wedding anniversary. Karen loved being a wife and a mother. Her children have many warm memories of growing up in a house full of adventure, cookies, and unconditional love.
