KAREN ELIZABETH KREBS
April 26, 1947 – April 14, 2017
Born in Didsbury, Alberta Karen spent her childhood on the Brander family farm in the Lone Pine area. The third oldest of ten children, Karen was raised to work hard on the farm and help when she was needed with the younger siblings. She was influenced greatly by her mother Elsie and chose to pursue the teaching profession at the University of Calgary, beginning her career in Midway and Didsbury. On August 24, 1969 Karen married Dale Krebs of Cremona and they eventually moved to the Westcott area. It is here she had two sons, Greg and Ryan. In 1979 they decided to move to Valleyview to start a new farm. Along with farming, Karen worked as a substitute teacher for many years in the Northern Gateway School Division in Valleyview. The opportunity came for Karen to teach close to the family farm in Whitemud at the Twilight Hutterite Colony. She loved the challenge of the one room school and teaching children who knew very little English when starting in grade one. Karen taught at this school for over ten years and had many great stories and took great pride in teaching these students. This was recognized in 2001 when she was a finalist for the Alberta Excellence in Teaching Awards. Karen was very involved with her boys activities while growing up and volunteered in hockey, fastball, and the local Whitemud Community association along with working alongside Dale in their farming and logging business’. After both of her boys moved away from the farm, Karen and Dale decided to move back to their roots to Didsbury and eventually settled in Carstairs. She enjoyed re-connecting with family and old friends, making her personalized jewelry, and following her grandchildren around to all of their events. Karen had a huge heart and was always helping others be the best that they could be, no matter the circumstances.
Karen bravely fought her battle with cancer with grace and dignity and passed away with her family at her side. Karen is survived by her husband Dale Krebs; oldest son Greg, wife Cindy and grandchildren Maddison, Dakota, Peyton, and Dru; youngest son Ryan, wife Jennifer, and grandchildren Caden and Cole; sister Lisa Brander, brother Jack Brander (Debbie), brother Robert Brander, sister Janet Gole (Brett), sister Christine Brander (Gaetz), sister Judy Brander, and sister Joanne Brander (Lori) along with many nieces and nephews. Karen is pre-deceased by her parents Sandy and Elsie Brander, brother Doug Brander, and sister Sandra Jensen.
A heartfelt thank-you to all the Didsbury hospital staff for their tireless work keeping Karen comfortable and to all the friends and family who came to visit.
As per Karen’s request, a private graveside ceremony will be held with family in her honour. Karen’s family will be hosting an event at a later date to celebrate her amazing life.
If friends so desire, a memorial tribute can be made to a charity of your choice.

Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Karen Elizabeth Krebs – April 14th, 2017.source

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