Karen S. Ireland

Karen S. Ireland, 67, Merriam, Kansas, went to be with the Lord after an automobile accident on Saturday, December 12, in Travis County, Texas.

Karen was born February 25, 1942 to the late Merle and Opal Ewing in Utica, Missouri. On July 17, 1958 Karen married James H. Ireland in Chillicothe, Missouri. They were married 51 years. She was a member of the Westside Family Church in Lenexa.

Karen is survived by her loving husband James, of the home; two daughters, Kimberly Orrick and husband Don, Lee's Summit, Missouri; Lesa Feess and husband David, Liberty, Missouri; 5 grandchildren, James and Emily Feess, Amanda, Jennifer, and Michael Orrick; sister, Cheryl Cade; and brother, Carl Ewing.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Westside Family Church, 8500 Woodsonia Drive, Lenexa, Kansas 66227.

Memorial Service

Visitation will be 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, December 16, 2009, at Westside Family Church. A memorial service will follow at 11 a.m.