Karen Wright-Schafer
Marriages
Larry Schafer
Clifford Wright
Obituaries
The Daily Sentinel page 6C - May 7, 2023
Karen Wright Schafer went
to be with her Lord on April
27, 2023, at the age of 78. Left
to honor Karen and remember
her love are Karen’s two
children, daughter, Brenda
Wright, (Coen Dexter) of
Cortez Colorado; her son, Dale Wright, (Laurie Wright) of
Grand Junction; and five grandchildren: Isaac, Jamin, Kagen,
Malaya, Nila. She will also be remembered by assorted
family members, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and
many dear friends.
Karen was a long-time resident of the area, moving
to Grand Junction in 1947 at the age of three with her
parents, Wesley and Helen Hilgenfeld, and her brother,
Duane.
After graduating from Grand Junction High School
in 1962, Karen married Clifford Wright. They were
together for 43 years until his passing in 2005. She later
married Larry Schafer and they were together for 15
years until he passed away in 2021.
While raising her family, Karen worked at several
jobs, including Payless Drug Store and CD Smith. She
founded the Working Artist Gallery on Main Street, and
this was her most enjoyable work. Karen was amazingly
creative in everything she did, but she excelled in
stained glass creations. Karen’s love, kindness and
sense of humor will be greatly missed.
A memorial service for Karen will be held on
Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at 6:00 PM, in the Fellowship
Hall at Canyon View Vineyard Church, 736 24 1/2
Road, Grand Junction, Colorado.
