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Karen Dutton, 40, a resident of Albuquerque, and formerly of Ventura, CA, died unexpectedly on Thursday, December 2, 1999 in her home. She is survived by her fiancee, Leonard Holloway; her beloved mother, Daphne Dutton of Ventura, CA; her sister, Jane Dutton; dear friend, Susan Nest, both of Worcester, MA; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins in England and Washington State; and her friends and associates at Sunrooms Plus. She was preceded in death by her father, Arthur N. Dutton, who died in 1997. Karen was the controller of Sunrooms Plus, Inc. and owned her own business, Dutton Accounting. She was also highly regarded as an interior designer. Karen was born on October 8, 1959 in Maine and her early childhood was spent in England, Holland and Italy. The Dutton family came to Ventura, CA in 1966 and Karen attended Mount Elementary School, Balboa Junior High, Buena High, and graduated from Ventura High School. She continued her education in Santa Barbara. Karen touched many lives in her short life. She had an amazing spirit that was constantly giving to others. She had a wonderful sense of humor that came through in her hearty laugh. Her kindness to business associates, friends and animals were legendary. Karen will be remembered as a loving daughter, sister and friend. She was a bright light in this world and she will be forever missed. Cremation has taken place and memorial services will be held Tuesday, 3:30 p.m., at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, 7121 Wyoming Blvd NE. Memorial contributions may be made to The Salvation Army, PO Box 27690, 87125. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE.
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