Karen W. Holladay

A loving daughter of God died on June 22, 2021, in Highland, Utah, after a long battle with cancer. Born April 28, 1943, to Harold Warnick and Lois Bramble Warnick. She was the youngest of three daughters. In Karen’s youth she attended Libbie Edwards Elementary, Evergreen Junior High, and Olympus High. She graduated in 1961 and began her studies at the University of Utah. On January 29, 1965, Karen and Doug married in the Salt Lake Temple. After marriage, Karen quickly focused her full attention and considerable abilities on her responsibilities as a wife, then as a mother, and later as a grandmother. She cherished each of these rolls. Her devotion to family and friends never wavered. Her involvement in the rearing and teaching her son and four daughters was complete. Throughout all of her life she served in numerous church positions and had a fervent testimony of Jesus Christ and his gospel plan for all people. She served for many years in teaching young women and adults. Karen was blessed with many talents that she nurtured. Karen’s favorite location on this earth was with family members any-time and anywhere. Both of her parents and sister Joyce preceded her in death. Karen is survived by her loving husband Doug and by five children, Daniel Holladay, Karinna Butters (Derek), Kristina Barton, Katherine Sullivan, Kimberly Anselmo (Matthew), seventeen grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, sister Lynda wife of Milo Carlston, a niece Debra, raised as a sister, and wife of Gene Marks, sister-in-law Doris wife of Ron Johnson.

Karen, we love, honor, and revere you. Thank you for blessing our lives and thousands of others during your life-time.

A Celebration of Karen’s Life to honor her will be held on Monday, June 28, 2021, at 10:00 am at the LDS Chapel located at 11300 North Highland Blvd, Highland, Utah. There will be no viewing; however, you are invited to a Gathering to Celebrate Karen’s Life with the Family on Sunday, June 27, 2021 from 6:00-8:00 PM and Monday, June 28, 2021 from 9:00-9:45 am at the same LDS Chapel.

Pleasant Grove City Cemetery in Utah County will be her final resting place. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Warenski Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, do something kind for someone or donate to your favorite charity.

The family thanks the staff at Quality Home Care and Hospice, especially Becky, Grace, and Rachel.