Karen Ann Sheppard Obituary

We bid farewell to Karen Ann Sheppard (Thunder Bay, Ontario), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on September 13, 2024 at the age of 64. Karen touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Karen Ann Sheppard to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her father Raymond Johnson; her brother James Johnson; and her aunt Miriam Rybak (Michael Doyle). She is survived by: her children, James (Lisa), Paige and Abigail (Valtteri); her siblings, Carey Johnson (Gwen), Raymond Johnson (Elizabeth), Erin Spencer (Syd) and Rob Johnson; her mother Anja Johnson; her aunt Barbara Wainikka (David); her uncle Eddie Rybak; and her cousin Sherry Tebbenham (Gord).

Karen connected deeply with her Finnish heritage, which inspired years of extensive genealogical research and significant contributions to Finnish ancestral records.