Karen Faye Powers

Karen Faye Walker Powers “Carrot”

DECLO – Karen Faye Walker Powers, age 73, died peacefully at her home, Saturday, May 14, 2016, as the sun shone on the Declo Hills.

Karen was born on July 13, 1942, in Rupert, Idaho, to the late Austin and Betty Walker. She grew up in Declo where she helped establish the Walker Family Farm, participated in 4-H and discovered her passion for gardening, cooking, baking and sewing with her mother and sisters.

Karen attended Declo High School where she met the love of her life, Lloyd Powers. After graduating from Declo High School in 1959, she continued her education in Twin Falls, Idaho, graduating with a degree in business.

Lloyd and Karen were married on Sept. 2, 1960 in Burley, Idaho, and three months later, Lloyd joined the United States Army and Karen packed their bags and moved to Ft. Hood, Tex. Karen and family moved back to Declo in 1965, where she began her career in business and continued successfully as the family moved to locations such as Idaho Falls, Idaho and Orem, Utah. In 1968, she semi-retired from her business career and began traveling with her husband and children on numerous trucking adventures.

Karen and family returned to Declo in 1975, where she dedicated her time creating a loving home for her husband, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She continued her passion for her family, gardening, cooking, knitting, crocheting and sewing until her final days.

Karen will be remembered as a very loving, caring and beautiful soul. Always opening her heart and door to anyone. She will be truly missed by her family, friends and all who loved her.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Austin and Betty Walker; three brothers-in-law, Dale Powers, Gerald Powers and Randy Hill; and one sister-in-law, Luanna Mothershead

She is survived by her husband, Lloyd Powers; her four children, Sondra (Kevin) Bigham of Boise, Devin (Danica) Powers of Arlington, Wash., Selena (David) Martinez of Boise, and Dion (Reanna) Powers of Burley; five grandchildren, Cody, Cozette, Dominique, Cheyenne and Jordan; two great-grandchildren, Cambrianna and Tanner; three sisters, Bette (Larry) Bell, Bonnie (John) Pandalis, and Carla Hill; one brother, Toby (Joni) Walker; two brothers-in-law, Dennis (Rhonda) Powers, Dale Mothershead; two sisters-in-law, Karen Powers and Jan Powers; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A visitation will be held from 6 until 8 p.m. Thursday, May 19, at the Rasmussen Funeral Home, 1350 E. 16th St., in Burley.