In Celebration of

Karen Van Luven

October 2, 1965 - March 2, 2020

Karen passed away tragically on Monday March 2, 2020 as a result of advanced stage ALS. The beloved daughter of Ruth Van Luven and the late Fred Van Luven, and sister to George Van Luven. Adored mother of Victoria Ansell, and the late Eric William Carroll, and treasured mother-in-law to Jeffery Ansell.

Karen brought so much joy to every life she touched. Her genuine smile and contagious laughter are very familiar to anyone who knew her. She possessed a kindness and generosity beyond compare. She was passionate about her family, friends, the arts, and travelling the world. Every life she touched was blessed and she will be missed more than words can describe.

Friends may call at the Turner & Porter Butler Chapel, 4933 Dundas St. W. (between Kipling and Islington Aves.) on Saturday, March 14, 2020 from 2:00 p.m. until service time in the chapel at 3:00 p.m.

For those who wish donations may be made to the ALS Society in her memory at the following link: http://support.alsevents.ca/KarenVanLuven

Guestbook

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Debbie Vanluven (Niece)

Entered March 6, 2020 from Toronto

RIP aunt Karen I love you and will miss you like crazy. Thank you for believing in me

Dave Palmer (Friends)

Entered March 9, 2020 from Chatham

So sorry to hear of Karen's passing. Growing up friends with her brother George and my neighbour in Northern Ontario. I'll always remember Karen as a kind, happy laughing person. My condolences to everyone.

Peter Manthei (Friend)

Entered March 10, 2020

I condolences to the family I’m sorry for the loss of your daughter Ruth if you read this I won’t be able to come to the funeral home I’m looking after my mother she’s not well either but all I wish you and pray for you guys my condolences to you and your family may God bless you and keep you

Susan Peever (sister-in law)

Entered March 11, 2020 from Brampton

Condelences to the family . Will keep the flame going on ALS and see what we can accomplish.

Thomas McGee (public school & highschool friend)

Entered March 11, 2020 from Alliston , Ont

My deepest condolences to the family ,, I am sorry I cannot attend the service but I would have liked to as she was there to support me and my family when my mother Marg McGee did years ago. Thoughts and prayers to the family and friends attending

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