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GORDON -- KAREN LEE Age 57, was led home by her angels on Saturday, July 14, 2012 with the love of her family giving her the strength to walk on. While she made frequent trips to Florida to visit her sister and nieces, Karen was a true New Mexico girl at heart. She was born in Silver City, New Mexico, on December 4, 1954, to Margaret Lind and Ladd Gordon. After graduating from Santa Fe High School in 1972, she continued to live in her childhood town of Santa Fe. Karen loved the scenery of the southwest and the mountains were always a part of her heart. She had a passion for wildlife, especially birds and dogs, and her magnificent blue eyes found the beauty in every flower, sunset, and night sky. Her heart was always a bloom with song. Most knew her for rocking out to U2 and her love of Bono. While she held various jobs throughout her life, Karen made the greatest impact as a sister, aunt, and friend. She is survived by her sister, Laura Gordon Larson, and her nieces, Sara Daum, Krista Daum and Tamara Gordon Lucero. Given the nickname "Yolly Pop Bear" by her nieces, she united their hearts with one love and helped them to see that life's greatest gift is getting to carry each other. Karen was predeceased by her mother and father, her sister, Linda Gordon, and her two beloved dogs, China and Jesse. Although she did not have any children of her own, her love for her nieces was unbounded and her inner child never left her heart. Karen always found joy in giving to others. Whether it was a gift, homemade cake, warm blanket, or listening ear, she gave it all in the name of love. A gathering will be held to celebrate her life on September 29th at 9:30 am at Aspen Vista, Santa Fe National Forest. It will be a beautiful day to remember a beautiful life.
        Published on: Fri August 31, 2012