Karen was always willing to lend a hand or a listening ear. She was deeply involved in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving in the Relief Society, Young Women’s, and Primary. Her faith guided her in all aspects of her life and she lived by the scripture found in Mosiah 2:17, “When ye are in the service of your fellow beings ye are only in the service of your God.”

Karen was the heart and soul of her family, which was her greatest joy and what mattered most to her. She is survived by her loving husband, Scott Russell, whom she married on September 9, 1976, and their children, Clayton (Becca), Morgan (Matt) and Halsey. Karen was preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Margaret Skeen. Her legacy of love, strength, and faith will continue to live on through her family and those who knew her.

A viewing will be held on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at 6:00pm MDT at Myers Mortuary – Ogden, located at 845 Washington Boulevard, Ogden, Utah, 84404. A family prayer will take place on Monday, May 4, 2026, at 9:00am MDT at the same venue, followed by the dedication of the grave at 10:00am MDT at Peterson Cemetery, located at 4110 Peterson Creek Road, Morgan, Utah, 84050.

We want to include our heartfelt appreciation to The Auberge Memory Care staff and to Bristol Hospice staff for their compassion and kindness.

We invite you to share your memories and photos of Karen on her memorial page, at www.myers-mortuary.com, as we celebrate the life of this remarkable woman who brought light, love, and joy into our lives.

Services entrusted to Myers Mortuary in Ogden, Utah.