Karen Blair was born to Walter and Leona Welker July 8th, 1947, in Yakima Washington. She passed away June 21st, 2025, at her home in Tillamook, Oregon.
Karen lived in New York City, NY and then California, before moving to Oregon where she opened a beauty shop and raised her children, it was also where she met her husband, Robert Blair.
One of Karen’s favorite adventures was a trip she took to Egypt. She had a blast riding camels and seeing the great pyramids. Back at home, Karen lived a happy life, doing what she loved most: being with family. She took great pleasure in her cats, spending time with her many grandchildren, playing cards, Yahtzee and dice, reading books and collecting cat figurines.
Karen is predeceased by her parents, and her grandson Scott Neaves. She is survived by her loving husband, Robert Blair; Daughter Renee (David) Neaves; Son Ken (Erika) Pahlow; Step-son Rian (Melanie) Blair; Grandchildren Mekenzie, Tiffany, Autumn, Kasey, David, Lucy, Emmalea, Lucas, Lilli, Destiny and Rylan, and Great-grandchildren Theda, Waylon and Ava.
A funeral will be held for Mrs. Blair 1:00pm Sunday, June 29th, 2025 at Waud’s Funeral Home, in Tillamook.