Karen Rae Hankins
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Karen Rae Hankins
POLSON — Karen Rae Hankins, of Ronan and Pablo, Montana, 72, passed away July 9, 2023, at Providence St. Joseph Hospital in Polson. Karen was born to Ray and Geraldine Hankins on Feb. 1, 1950, in Tacoma, Washington. She attended school and graduated from college there. Karen was married for a time, later divorcing. She worked with her dad doing construction in Washington state for the Army Corp of Engineers, traveling with her folks to several states. She later moved to a ranch west of Ronan. After her parents passed, she worked for a couple years at the Jore tool company and MME in Ronan.
Karen was an only child. She leaves Aunt Jean Hankins of Michigan; two cousins, Ennis Hankins and family of Washington state, and Cheryl and family of Utah; and other relatives.
We, the friends and loved ones of Karen, mourn her passing. May we take courage from her willingness to accept the burden given her. A burden borne with grace and dignity and without complaint. We are diminished by Karen’s passing and yet we are greater for having known her as a friend and neighbor. Her courage and friendliness will be kept in our treasure chest of memories. As we believe our prayers to a gracious God eased the pain of her health, we pray that she finds peace in the garden of God.
Cremation has taken place. A memorial gathering will be held at a later date. Special thanks to friends and neighbors whom she held so dear as well as friends at Pablo Family Foods, St. Luke Community Hospital staff and nurses, Polson Health and Rehabilitation Center workers and St. Joseph Medical Center staff and nurses.
