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Karen D Irwin Olson Lira

Female 1964 - 2020  (55 years)


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  • Name Karen D Irwin Olson Lira 
    Born 26 Jul 1964  Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Female 
    Died 25 Jun 2020  Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Cremated Rossville Cemetery, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I16908  Rossville
    Last Modified 6 Feb 2022 

    Father Harold Eugene (Gene) Irwin,   b. 15 May 1942, Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 6 Sep 1993, Tucson, Pima County, Arizona Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 51 years) 
    Mother Shirley Charlene Bond Irwin Miller Cunningham Voight,   b. 1945,   d. 2020, Tennessee Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 75 years) 
    Married 22 Sep 1962  Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Divorced YES 
    Documents
    Marriage- Bond, Shirley-Irwin, Gene
    Marriage- Bond, Shirley-Irwin, Gene
    Mr. and Mrs. "Gene" Irwin, married September 22 at the Rossville Presbyterian Church are now making their home in a trailer house located at his parent's resident, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Irwin. Mrs. Irwin is the former Miss Shirley Bond, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Oren Bond of Delia.
    Family ID F3146  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 1 Phil D Olson 
    Married 25 Oct 1983  Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
     1. Philip Olson
     2. Tiffany Olson Irwin Phelan Burns
     3. Kristen Olson Simpson
     4. Kelly Olson Shobney
    Documents
    Marriage- Irwin, Karen-Olson, Phil
    Marriage- Irwin, Karen-Olson, Phil
    Mr. and Mrs. Phil Olson
    Couple are united at Rossville Christian Church

    Karen Irwin and Phil Olson were united in marriage Tuesday, Oct. 25 at 7 p.m. at the Christian Church in Rossville with Rev. Robert Sieh officiating.

    Parents of the couple are Gene Irwin, Tucson, AZ. and Shirley Cunningham, Millington, TN., and Mr. and Mrs. Darryl D. Olson of Phoenix, AZ.

    Attendants for the bride were Barbie Copeland and Anita Olson, Rossville. Attending the bridegroom were Jacob Olson and Mike Newsham. Rossville.

    The bride is a graduate of Rossville High School. The bridegroom attended Alhambra High of Phoenix, AZ. and is presently a member of the Army National Guard.

    The bride wore her grandmothers wedding dress and veil and the groom wore his class A’s.

    Following the ceremony, a reception was held in the fellowship hall of the church.
    Last Modified 6 Feb 2022 22:00:07 
    Family ID F4769  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Children 
     1. Madilyn Lira
    Last Modified 6 Feb 2022 22:00:27 
    Family ID F8618  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Documents
    Obituary- Lira, Karen
    Obituary- Lira, Karen
    Karen D. Lira

    Karen D. Lira, age 56, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, June 25, 2020 at her home in Topeka. Karen was born July 26, 1964 in Topeka the daughter of Eugene and Shirley (Bond) Irwin. She was raised by grandparents, Harold and Mildred Irwin. She graduated from Rossville High School. She attended cosmetology school in Topeka. Karen was a hard worker, helping whoever needed her help. She enjoyed being a beautician and would come to people’s homes to care for them. Karen had attended Fellowship Bible Church in Topeka. Karen enjoyed gardening, baking and crafts, but she enjoyed being with her family as much as she could.

    She is survived by a son, Philip (Chelsea) Olson of Topeka; four daughters, Tiffany Burns of North Pole, Alaska, Kristen Simpson of Rossville, Kelly (Tyler) Shobney of Delia and Madilyn Lira of Delia; five sisters, Kimberly Dick of Delia, Debbie Irwin of Topeka, Kelly Irwin of Topeka, Angel Day of Rossville and Tracy Woosley of Paris, Kentucky and 14 grandchildren, Israel, Olivia, CiAnna, Kaden, Ireland, Paisley, Faith, Lukas, Aspen, Gavin, Emma, Chloe, Charlotte and Zamira.

    Memorial services are pending with Davidson Funeral Home. Contributions may be made to the Davidson Funeral Home to assist the family with expenses. Private inurnment will be at the Rossville Cemetery. davidsonfuneral.com.