- Date Of Birth: July 16, 1932
- Date Of Death: November 3, 2020
- State: Idaho
Karen Breshears, 88, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, passed on November 3, 2020 at her home, surrounded by her family.
Karen was born to Ramona and Buena Hernandez in Montevideo, Uruguay, in 1932. She was preceded in death by her parents and five sisters and four brothers, all in Uruguay.
Karen is survived by her husband, Michael Breshears, four children, Shirley (Ron), Michaela (Bill), Charles, and Robin (Mark). She has 25 grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Karen immigrated to the United States in the early 1950’s. While raising her children herself, she started her education in Nursing, going on to become a Registered Nurse and then a Surgical Nurse. After her children were grown, Karen also served as a private duty nurse. She pursued additional education at UCLA. Karen was an accomplished linguist as she was fluent in 6 different languages. She often used her languages in her medical career.
Karen and Michael met in Los Angeles while Karen was attending UCLA. They were married November 2, 1973. Karen and Michael have a deep and abiding love for each other. Karen sometimes accompanied Michael on his international trips related to his work.
