Karen Darling

Karen Darling was born May 16, 1944 in Oshkosh, WI to Mr. and Mrs. Kohlen.\r\n\r\nShe received her nursing degree at Grayson County College in 1969. She practiced as an OR and ER nurse from 1969 until 1980. \r\n\r\nShe had one living child, Sandra. She married Dr. Darling in 1976; he had four children from a previous marriage.\r\n\r\nThey both decided to go into the Air Force in 1980 where they were stationed several places around the world and United States. She acted as coordinator of American Red Cross and also as coordinator of Family Services. They both enjoyed playing bridge. She received many awards during this time. \r\n\r\nAfter Dad retired, she became a certified water aerobic instructor with credit from the Arthritic Foundation where she worked at the Family Sports Center in Kerrville. She then opened two Curves for Women stores where she used her skills helping folks. She then retired back here in Kerrville where she passed March 16, 2020 and is survived by her daughter, Sandra Darling of Raymond, WA, two grandchildren, David Darling and Adryn Ruble of Dension, TX and three great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother, Gerold Leher of Hot Springs Village, AR.\r\n\r\nFuneral services will be held when we are over this national emergency.