Born: Friday Jun-25-1948
Died: Saturday May-20-2017
Funeral: Wednesday May-31-2017

Morrison Funeral Home
& Crematory
188 S. Hwy 24
Rupert, Idaho 83350
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Karen Ann Fowler, 68 year old Heyburn resident, passed away Saturday, May 20, 2017 at Cassia Regional Medical Center after a long and courageous battle with breast cancer. Her heart will never be forgotten or duplicated. She was born June 25, 1948 in Burley, Idaho, the daughter of Joe and Leah Neiwert Martsch. She attended Minico High School and graduated in 1966. She attended Utah State University in Logan and also Boise State University. She married Max Fowler on June 20, 1969 in Burley. They spent time in the Boise area before moving back to the Mini-Cassia area. She was a one time member of the Paul Congregational Church in Paul. She was a very spiritual person with a deep love of the Lord. Karen was a devoted care giver to her mother Leah for many years. She worked as a secretary for many businesses including hospitals, local veterinarian clinic, and Simplots. She was co-owner of Snake River Pointing Labs. She loved dogs, and rescued many of them. She enjoyed fishing and camping, and long walks enjoying the outdoors. She is survived by her husband, Max Fowler of Heyburn, her children, Jeremy Fowler of Burley and his daughter Leeanna Douglas/Fowler of Burley and Justin Fowler of Heyburn. She was preceded in death by her parents. The family would like to thank Dr. Wells and his staff, Intermountain Home Care and Hospice, especially Mindy, Bridget and Kay. St. Luke’s MSTI in Twin Falls, Teresa at Primary Therapy, the nurses at Cassia Regional Medical Center, and all her friends for all their love and support. We will all miss her. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at the Morrison Funeral Home, 188 South Hwy 24 in Rupert. Burial will follow in the Riverside Cemetery in Heyburn. Condolences may be left at morrisonpayne.com.

Condolences for Karen Fowler

From: Carol Martsch
So sorry to lose sweet Karen. She was the kindest of all my cousins. She will be missed but her memory will be treasured.

From: Brad and Doris Shockey
Our prayers go out to the Fowlers. If you need anything just call.

From: Jennie Koch
I have all of you in my prayers.  Sorry for your loss.  Sending you all love and prayers at this most difficult time .

From: John Mahoney
So sorry to hear about your loss Max. Hopefully it works out for you and your sons. I’m sure she will be missed by you and her children and other family members. Just knowing you she must have had an inner core that blossomed on a daily basis and radiated throughout her life. Her love for her children and you will continue and people around you will know her because there is a little of her in everyone she came in contact with and the stories you tell about her will bring back all the joys and happy times you had with her. Again I will keep you and your family in my prayers and again I’m sorry for your loss. John

From: Dale A. Jafek
Sorry to hear of your loss, Max and sons!

From: Connie & David Cole
We would like to send our deepest condolences prayers for your family.

From: Steve and Gaby Kabel
So sorry for your loss Max you are in our prayers.

From: Annie Holmes
Justin and family, please accept our heartfelt prayers and thoughts of you and your family. Sorry I did not know about your mom passing sooner. Growing up together and going all through school together made for some fond memories for me. God grant you the strength to mourn her loss and remember all the memories you made with her.
Annie (Ballance) Holmes

From: Mary Ann Underwood
I am so sorry to hear of Karen’s passing and also Max. Mike and Max were long-time friends. The four of us were friends and got together whenever we were in Burley.
So sorry for your loss.
Mary Ann Underwood