Posted on 02/26/2019
Karen McKenzie Anderson of Wernersville, Pa., passed away peacefully in her home with her family present on February 25, 2019, at the age of 82, after a brief illness. She was predeceased by her husband of 45 years.
Born on September 6, 1936, Karen was the only child of Kenneth W. McKenzie and Elizabeth "Betty" McKenzie. She grew up in Essex, Conn., and graduated from the University of Vermont in 1958. That same year she married David C. Anderson after his graduation from the United States Naval Academy. During David's military service, the family moved frequently and lived overseas. They settled in West Hartford and Farmington, Conn., while David practiced law in Hartford for over 30 years.
Karen enjoyed being a part of Phoebe Berks Village for 10 years where she met many new friends and served in several volunteer roles. She was an active member of the Friends of Wernersville Public Library. Karen loved birdwatching and travel.
She is survived by her three daughters and by seven grandchildren: Celia Anderson Davis (Paul E. Davis) of Parkton, Md., and their children, Samuel and Dorothy (Dee Dee); Jane Anderson Price (Stephen H. Price) of Wernersville, and their children: Morgan, Emma and Gwyn; and Deborah C. Stevens (Michael F. Stevens) of Niles, Mich., and their children, Luke and Caleb.
A private graveside service at the Mountain View Cemetery in Bloomfield, Conn., is planned for a future date.
Lamm & Witman Funeral Home, 243 W. Penn Ave., Wernersville, is handling arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Karen's memory may be directed to Friends of Wernersville Public Library or to a charity of the donor's choice.
Online condolences may be made at www.lammandwitman.com.
Lamm & Witman Funeral Home, Inc. – Wernersville
243 W. Penn Ave.
Wernersville, PA 19565
610-678-3461
Published in Reading Eagle from Feb. 26 to Mar. 3, 2019