Karen F Boodasingh

Karen Boodasingh passed into the care of the Lord, on March 1, 2024, at her home in East Wenatchee, WA, watched over by her family. Karen Faye (Troxel) Boodasingh was born October 5, 1943, in Wenatchee, WA, to Eugene Wilton Troxel and Marjorie Fern (Morse) Troxel. She arrived home to join older brothers, Rollan and Herb in an orchard cabin in the hills above Manson, WA. In 1946, the family moved to Malaga, WA, where Dave was added to the family. Karen grew up in Malaga, attending Malaga Grade School for 8 years, HB Ellison Jr High for one year, and Wenatchee High School, Class of 1961. She attended church at the old Methodist Church, at the corner of Chelan and Orondo in Wenatchee, and Vacation Bible School at the Malaga Christian Church, where she formed her strong Christian beliefs. She was active in 4-H through her school years attending summer camps and participating in fairs. This started a lifelong interest in cooking and sewing. She enjoyed frequent family camping trips, where she befriended every animal she could get close to and caught the occasional fish. She enjoyed the outdoors, which was a source of relaxation and inspiration throughout her life. She went camping and hiking, as often as possible, with family and friends. In 1964, Karen married Nolan Carlson of Leavenworth, WA, at the Malaga Church. Derek and Darci were soon added to the family on Sunset Highway in East Wenatchee, WA. Then, began a tradition of large family holiday gatherings at Grandpa and Grandma’s and camping trips up the Chiwawa River. Karen went to work at Mountain Products, using her seamstress skills making outdoor gear, until the company closed. She moved to Malaga and returned to school, earning her AA degree in Forest Technology. She commuted to school on a little green Kawasaki trail bike wearing a pink snowmobile suit. After graduation, she got a temporary job with the Forest Service on the Entiat Ranger District, she then found permanent work in Chelan, WA, in the Chelan Ranger District, and finally transferred to the Naches Ranger District. She enjoyed her work in the woods, planting trees, doing various surveys, and studies with the occasional bear encounter or other adventure. While living in Naches she met Clyde Boodasingh and they married, in 1987. Then she began her career as an Army wife, when she followed him to Germany, New Jersey, and Arizona. During her travels, she was employed by the Army Corp of Engineers. At each location, she explored her surroundings, including traveling around Europe. They traveled to Trinidad and Tobago, where Clyde grew up, and she enjoyed the outdoors each place they went. When Clyde retired from active duty, they left Arizona, and returned to Washington in Black Canyon, up the Methow. They fed the birds and squirrels, watched wildlife, harvested morels, and had epic Christmas gatherings with family and friends. Their final move was back to East Wenatchee, where she was active in the Church of the Nazarene. Karen was a courageous lady who faced her life head on. She smiled often, and was helpful and generous to family and friends. She worked to attain her goals, was tenacious in overcoming difficulties, thoughtful in dealing with people, and true to her religious beliefs. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gene and Marge Troxel; her brother, Rollan Troxel, and sister-in-law, Carol. She leaves behind her husband, Clyde Boodasingh; son, Derek Carlson (Lana); daughter, Darci Dickinson (James); brothers: Herb and Dave Troxel, sister-in-law, Cyndi; and grandchildren: Simone Randolph, Savannah Irvin (Jeremy), Luke (Kaelyn), Andrew (Gabby), Viktor and Peter Carlson; two great-grandchildren: Kinsley and Wren; and step-daughter, Lisa. Friend and family may attend her visitation on Sunday, March 10, 2024, from 3:00 to 5:00 PM, at Jones & Jones – Betts Funeral Home, 302 9th St, Wenatchee, WA. Karen’s life will be celebrated on Monday, March 11, 2024, at 10:30 AM. at the First Church of the Nazarene, 1011 S. Miller St. Interment will take place at Stemilt Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to the Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA.org). Please express your thoughts and memories on the online guestbook at jonesjonesbetts.com. Arrangements by Jones & Jones – Betts Funeral Home.

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Karen F Boodasingh

October 5, 1943 - March 1, 2024