Obituary of Karen Haight

Karen Marie Haight, 74, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 12, 2016 while under the care of Hospice of Havasu in Lake Havasu City. Karen is survived by Jim Haight, her loving husband of 24 years, her children, Catherine, Michael, and Victor, step daughters Cheryl, Karen, and Kathy as well as eight grandchildren. Karen is also survived by her brother Ronald and sister-in-law Darlene. Karen was born on October 30, 1941 in Detroit, Michigan to Alberta Mary Paul and Victor E. Paul. Karen attended Nazareth College in Kalamazoo, Michigan where she graduated in 1963. She taught elementary school in Livonia, Michigan until 1965. In October 1992 Karen and Jim were married and eventually made Lake Havasu their home. They lived and worked together for many years and shared a love for travel, boating, and classic cars. Karen was a long time member of Our Lady of the Lake Roman Catholic Church and an active member of the Lake Havasu City Chapter of the Philanthropic Educational Organization (P.E.O.). Karen will be remembered for her caring heart and for the love she showered on her friends and family. She will be deeply missed by her family and the friends that she made and kept throughout her life. A funeral Mass will be held at 1:00pm Friday, October 28th at Our Lady of the Lake Roman Catholic Church, 1975 Daytona Ave, Lake Havasu City, AZ. The Mass will be preceded by a Rosary at 12:30 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the P.E.O. Program for Continuing Education in care of Linda Ira, 2735 Castaway Drive, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86406 or Hospice of Havasu, P.O. Box 597 Lake Havasu City, AZ 86405. Services were placed in the care of Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home. Thoughts and condolences can be sent to the Haight family at www.lietz-frazefuneralhome.com.