Karen Ann Behn Leonard's Obituary
Karen was born in Hampton, Iowa, on the 2nd day of May, 1942, to Albert and Elverta Behn. Karen Ann Behn Leonard went home to be with her Lord on the 8th day of December, 2018.Karen was a loving daughter, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and wife. She cherished time spent with her family, loved dancing and rooting for her favorite football team, the Dallas Cowboys, and was a longtime Elvis Presley fan. Beyond her duties as the family matriarch, Karen was a dedicated civil servant for over 3 decades. Many may also remember she was an avid Avon consultant for years.She married Jerry Preston Leonard on the 13th day of July 1983 in Las Vegas, Nevada, where they surely took in an “Elvis” show (or two). They met at dance lessons, became members of the Circle R Dance Club and, for 35 years, shared a love rarely matched.Karen is survived by her husband, Jerry; her brother, Gary Behn; grandchildren, Thomas Post Jr. and wife Misty, and Renae Post; and great-children, Brooklynn, Thomas III and Noah. She was preceded in death by her mother, father and daughter Dawn Post.Karen’s final resting place will be Restland Memorial Park, Dallas, Texas.
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