Karen Dewey

Karen Ann (Elliott) Dewey of Carlisle died Feb. 10. She was born on Nov. 25, 1944, to Albert and Mabel Elliott of Des Moines. Karen was raised in Des Moines and attended North High School. She later moved to Alameda, California, and returned to Des Moines in 1972. She worked for Employers Mutual and INA insurance companies before starting at Holmes Murphy and Associates in 1974. She retired from there in 2007 as a vice president of business development.

Karen is survived by her sons Blair (Renee) and Charles, and granddaughter Allison. Her life was following her boys through school sports and Boy Scouts. She enjoyed all of their accomplishments and later those of her granddaughter.

Karen was a past member and president of Insurance Women of Des Moines, a member of the Mid Iowa Council of the Boy Scouts, and past treasurer of the Carlisle High School Booster Club. She enjoyed NASCAR Sprint Cup Racing, crafting, and her family and friends. As per her wishes, there will be a private burial at a later date.