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A Memorial & Celebration of Lifefor Karen Standifer Polacheck
Saturday, September 21st at 2pm
Austin Friends Meetinghouse
3701 E MLK Jr Blvd.
please RSVP
Karen’s family & friends will gather to honor the life of our beloved Virgo queen, during her birthday month, one year after her passing.
Reach out if there’s a song, story, or poem you would like to share in celebration of an extraordinary woman, who we all miss so much.
Karen Gail Estrada Gruber Standifer Polacheck
September 10, 1947 — August 26, 2023
Karen is mourned by her loving husband of 33 years, David, her children Ian (and partner Amy) and Angel, grandchildren Connie and Shaley, and by her many, many friends and relations including all the scores of people she helped and mentored over her lifetime.
She is preceded in death by her daughter Christine, and her parents, Consuelo Estrada and Frank Gruber.
In addition to being a Master Social Worker Karen was a skilled potter, painter, graphic artist, singer, guitarist and fiddle player. Most of all, she radiated an unconditional, sacrificial love to all she encountered along the way.
For those who cannot make the memorial in person, we welcome you to share your favorite memories and messages about Karen here, so that she may be remembered and honored!
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Karen’s name to Austin Pug Rescue!
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As we are in an ongoing covid surge in Austin, we appreciate you choosing to participate in layered protections to avoid making this gathering a superspreader event, and protect our vulnerable folks + elders.
We will have an air purifier indoors,
& any or all of the following are welcomed & encouraged:
masking indoors
testing beforehand
& getting your updated covid vaccine!
If you are having symptoms, please stay home! Thank you for your care + consideration
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
3701 E MLK Jr Blvd Austin, TX, 3701 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Austin, TX 78721-1138, United States,Austin, Texas
