Karen J (Paine) Kuchenski Obituary (1954

Karen Joann (Paine) Kuchenski passed away peacefully on June 27, 2016 at Brenden House in Kalispell. She was born April 30, 1954 in Kalispell, MT to George and Yvonne (Carvey) Paine. Soon after her birth, she and her mother moved to California to be with her father who was in the Navy. She attended elementary school in Corrinado, California. When Karen came back to Eureka, she worked at Plum Creek mill. She often reminisced fondly about that job. After the mill, she worked at Von's Cafe. Her favorite part of working at the restaurant was getting to visit with the regulars. Karen enjoyed camping and being outside, which was reflected in many of the drawings she created of wild animals and landscapes, although she drew people as well. Her favorite people were her four grandchildren. She knew no greater joy than being a grandmother. As she did with her boys, Karen loved attending her grandchildren's sporting events. She also enjoyed doing anything else with the grandchildren she could - playing board games, going on walks or drives, getting iced coffee or just visiting and telling jokes. She is survived by her sons Jason (Shannon) Truman and Dutch (Amy) Truman; her parents George and Yvonne Paine; brothers George (Gail) Paine, Joe (Stephanie) Paine; sister LeVeta (Allen) Bailey; her grandchildren Kelsy, Darian, Cole, and Trent; along with many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Services will be held 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 12, 2016 at the Chapel of Praise in Eureka. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Karen's name to the Shriner's Hospital for children. Arrangements are under the care of Schnackenberg & Nelson Funeral Home of Eureka. Online condolences and memories may be shared by visiting www.schnackenbergfh.com.