May 14, 1943 - July 29, 2021
Karen J. Pace, 78, of Stockton, Ca, passed away on 7/28/21. Karen J. Allen was born in Davenport, Iowa, on the 14 th of May, 1943. Karen graduated from Oak Park Academy, where she sang in the choir and played the clarinet in the band. She continued her formal education at Union college in Nebraska, where she would ultimately meet the love of her life Donald M. Pace. Karen and Donald were married in 1963 and are survived by their only child, Kelly Pace. Karen and Don moved to Stockton at the start of 1970, and remained there until their passing. Karen loved to sing. It had been a dream of hers to be a professional singer. She got to live a small taste of that dream being a member of the Stockton Choral and Stockton Singers for several decades. She also participated in many regional theatre productions. Karen would break out into an operatic aria at any moment, and blessed with perfect pitch, it was always a wonder to hear. Karen had a vast employment resume, from managing a recycling plant, working for a cosmetic company, and finally as an Eligibility worker for San Joaquin County. Through it all, her main joy was helping those in need.
Funeral services will be held August, 27, 2021 at 1:30 p.m. at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at Highway 99 and Harney Lane, Lodi, CA.
Family has asked that any monetary gifts be donated to 2 nd Chance Kitty, or a local shelter, in Karen’s name.
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