Karen Leigh Shubin
Karen Leigh Shubin
Funeral Information
Home:
Napa, CA
Date of Death:
January 23, 2013
Place of Birth:
San Francisco, CA
Birthdate:
February 21, 1965
Age:
47
Funeral Service:
Tuesday, January 29, 2013 10:00 AM St Mary's Episcopal Church, Napa, CA
Visitation:
Monday, January 28, 2013 4:00pm to 7:00pm at Tulocay Funeral Home, Napa, CA
Interment:
Valley Memorial Park, Navato, CA
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Biography
"It's all good!"
That was Karen Jones Shubin's motto. Even in difficult times Karen looked for the positive in everything.
Karen passed away peacefully at her Napa home on Jan. 23, 2013. Born in San Francisco on Feb. 21, 1965, Karen and her family moved to Napa when she was 2 years old.
After graduating from Napa High School in 1983, Karen attended the University of California, Davis, where she earned a degree in wildlife and fisheries biology in 1987.
In 1984, while in college, Karen worked the summer season for California Department of Forestry (now known as Cal Fire). It would be the beginning of both a long career with Cal Fire and a lengthy, joyful and fulfilling marriage to her husband, Dave Mike Shubin, also a firefighter, who Karen met that summer. Karen and Dave were married May 20, 1989.
Karen always put her family first. Her kids were given many opportunities and experiences because of their mother. She traveled the world with her children and the Napa High School Choir. She never missed an opportunity to be involved in her children's school activities.
A role model and an advocate for many, Karen was tenacious with a strong character. She strived to excel in her career, and had an unending devotion to her family. She always had a story to tell and never met a stranger. She loved to share her experiences and enjoyed connecting with people.
Karen spent 29 years with Cal Fire, finishing her career as a battalion chief. She made many close friends during her tenure. Her achievements in the fire service have inspired other women to pursue similar careers.
Throughout her two-year journey living with cancer, she consistently remained upbeat, energetic, enthusiastic and positive.
Karen is survived by her husband, Dave; their four children, Kaitlyn Nikita, Jennifer, David, and Chance; her parents, Carol Stein (George) and James V. Jones (Sandy); sister Amanda Jones; brothers Christopher and Jeff Jones; and numerous extended family members.
Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 28, 2013, at Tulocay Cemetery, 411 Coombsville Road, Napa. A funeral Mass will be held at St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 1917 Third St., Napa, on Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2013, at 10 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Karen's memory to Napa Valley Hospice, 414 South Jefferson St., Napa.
Words of sympathy may be shared online at TulocayCemetery.org
That was Karen Jones Shubin's motto. Even in difficult times Karen looked for the positive in everything.
Karen passed away peacefully at her Napa home on Jan. 23, 2013. Born in San Francisco on Feb. 21, 1965, Karen and her family moved to Napa when she was 2 years old.
After graduating from Napa High School in 1983, Karen attended the University of California, Davis, where she earned a degree in wildlife and fisheries biology in 1987.
In 1984, while in college, Karen worked the summer season for California Department of Forestry (now known as Cal Fire). It would be the beginning of both a long career with Cal Fire and a lengthy, joyful and fulfilling marriage to her husband, Dave Mike Shubin, also a firefighter, who Karen met that summer. Karen and Dave were married May 20, 1989.
Karen always put her family first. Her kids were given many opportunities and experiences because of their mother. She traveled the world with her children and the Napa High School Choir. She never missed an opportunity to be involved in her children's school activities.
A role model and an advocate for many, Karen was tenacious with a strong character. She strived to excel in her career, and had an unending devotion to her family. She always had a story to tell and never met a stranger. She loved to share her experiences and enjoyed connecting with people.
Karen spent 29 years with Cal Fire, finishing her career as a battalion chief. She made many close friends during her tenure. Her achievements in the fire service have inspired other women to pursue similar careers.
Throughout her two-year journey living with cancer, she consistently remained upbeat, energetic, enthusiastic and positive.
Karen is survived by her husband, Dave; their four children, Kaitlyn Nikita, Jennifer, David, and Chance; her parents, Carol Stein (George) and James V. Jones (Sandy); sister Amanda Jones; brothers Christopher and Jeff Jones; and numerous extended family members.
Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 28, 2013, at Tulocay Cemetery, 411 Coombsville Road, Napa. A funeral Mass will be held at St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 1917 Third St., Napa, on Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2013, at 10 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Karen's memory to Napa Valley Hospice, 414 South Jefferson St., Napa.
Words of sympathy may be shared online at TulocayCemetery.org