Karen ROPER Obituary

Photos just added show Karen at Riccarton High School in 1966. History class group outside with Mr Bradwell; French class with Mrs Rainey (Karen with back to camera) in which the class discussed what she would do on her trip to Wellington for an interview for the New York Youth Forum; girl prefects on lawn, having lunch, with Karen lying in the foreground; 1983 Riccarton High reunion.

Deepest condolences to David and family on the very sad loss of his dear mother Karen, may she rest in peace. Thinking of you at this sad time.

Karen was a classmate of mine throughout high school, but I never saw her again after that. She was top of the class in everything. I remember how she went raspberry picking, earning enough to buy her cello and how she laughingly told us she received a marriage proposal from a stranger (a young French man) on the class French trip to New Caledonia. Karen was a school prefect too and was always involved in a heap of school activities. A hugely intelligent and capable young woman even then. Best wishes and sympathy to all of Karen's whanau and friends.

Sincere condolences to Karen's family and friends on her passing.. Memories of time she lived in Palmerston North and we in same classes at Roslyn School in mid/ late 1950's..Our family homes backed into each other Vogel Street/Tweed Street ..Long time ago but memories of those early years..remain

Dear Pat and family, Brigitte and I have been very sad to hear the news about Karen, and would like to offer you all our deepest sympathy. We hope that the support you will have undoubtedly received at the funeral yesterday will have been a real comfort to you. John Davidson and Brigitte Schuette (Victoria University of Wellington)

Pat, David and Amy and families, It is with great sadness we hear of Karen's passing. Such kindness and determination made her special. We treasure those creche days with Karen as the kids started their life journeys. Judy, Roger, Roland and Piers Lawrence.

You were always top of the class.

Dear Pat and whanau I was so sorry to hear of Karen's passing. I am not able to join you today but wishing you a wonderful celebration of her life with your friends and family.

David and family, we were so sorry to hear of the sad passing of your mother Karen. May she rest in peace. Thinking of you at this sad time.

Dearest Karen. A friend, from Christchurch, for 63 years. May your soul transit peacefully to your new home. Love and condolences to Pat, David and Amy and all her knew her. And intelligent kind woman.