Karen Delaurenti
Published May 18, 2012
Karen Delaurenti
WSU Master Gardener
Karen was born and raised in Renton, graduated from Renton HS in 1961, attended Central Washington University, then lived the rest of her life in the Renton/Kent area. She was preceded in death by her parents Rena and Willie. Karen was an incredible mother to Tina and Anthony, doting grandmother to Sam and Annie, caring big sister to Vicki, fun loving aunt to Jennifer and Michael, proud great aunt to Justin and Jake, and loving wife to Craig. Everyone will miss her love of life, family, friends, good food and wine, arts, crafts, animals, and gardening. Karen was a beautiful, wonderful, feisty woman who was proud of her Italian heritage. She died at home after a short illness. Remembrances can be made to local animal shelters.