Karen Kay Claussen died March 5 2012 after a long battle with cancer. Born December 22 1945 in Tucumcari, New Mexico. She traveled all over the world with her family before graduating from UC Berkeley in 1970. Moved to Crescent City in 1992, where she established a successful tax and translation business.
Karen was preceded in death by her parents Bonnie and Gertrude Claussen.
Surviving is her husband of thirty years Dave Bosteder, son Nicholas Bosteder and grandson David Bosteder all of Crescent City, brothers Bonnie Claussen of New Mexico, Warren Claussen of Italy, Eric Claussen of Ca and Andy Claussen of South Carolina. Memorials may be made to the Evergreen Lodge, 2711 Dolbeer Street, Eureka, CA 95501.
No services will be held. Arrangements are under the direction of Wier's Mortuary Chapel of Crescent City, CA.