Karen Jean (Blake) Densmore, age 76, of Perry, passed away Thursday, May 14, 2020, at home, surrounded by loved ones. She was born February 3, 1944 in Royal Oak, MI , the daughter of John L. and Elizabeth M. (Perkins) Beach. She married Donald J. “Don” Densmore on September 12, 2004.
Karen was a retired secretary, having worked for Leaderdogs for the Blind. Her greatest joy was spending time outdoors creating beauty in her gardens; and all who passed by enjoyed their breathtaking gardens and landscape. She was a lover of Jesus- active with her church family of Perry First Baptist.
She is survived by her husband, Don; daughter, Tammy L. (Bartlett) Ward; son, William D. (Tracy) Blake; niece, Debbie Buckner; step-daughters, Jane A. (David) Steger, Carole (James) Cox, Diane M. (Scot Stone) Brown; step-sons, Richard D. (Mary) Densmore, Thomas M. (Marisue) Densmore, Jonathan T. (Wendy) Densmore; sisters, Carol Compton, Kathy (Kenneth) Lukowski; 7 grandchildren; 11 step-grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; and 5 step-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Thomas Beach; and first husband, William C. Blake.
Contributions can be made in memory of Karen Densmore to Perry First Baptist Church, 3918 Main Street, Perry, OH 44081.
A memorial service will be announced at a later date. The Behm Family Funeral home of Madison, OH is assisting the family. Online obituary and condolences may be viewed at www.behmfuneral.com