Karen B. Dahlgren

Karen B. Dahlgren, 70, of New Cumberland, died on Monday, April 14, 2014, at the Carolyn Croxton Slane Hospice Residence, Susquehanna Twp.
She was born and raised in Michigan and moved to the Harrisburg area in 1994 to be close to her daughter and grandchildren. Karen was a Registered Nurse for 47 years. She continued to practice nursing in PA, long term care, until she retired July, 2011. Karen was well liked by her patients and co-workers. Karen had a special compassion for her patients. When asked why she chose long term care, she would reply that it was an honor to care for patients who were in their final days of life.
Karen was also a member of the Red Hat Society where she enjoyed many outings and adventures.
She is survived by her daughter, Cara (Dahlgren) Bordner and her partner, Wendy May of New Cumberland; a son, Matt Dahlgren and his wife, Pamela, of Commerce, MI; former son-in-law, Terry Bordner of Halifax; four grandchildren, Kyle M. Bordner, Stephanie M. Bordner, twins Nickola M. and Annalise H. Dahlgren; a sister, Ann L. Robinson of Glendale, AZ; several cousins, nieces and nephews. Also surviving are her very dear friends including Linda Copeland and Marcia Green of Michigan and Nancy Stehman of New Cumberland. Karen will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
Services will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Cara Bordner, P.O Box 237, New Cumberland, PA 17070 to help with expenses incurred over Karen’s illness.
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