Karen Joyce (Spaeth) Pillsbury

Dec. 3, 1931 - March 27, 2007

Karen J. Pillsbury passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 27, 2007, in her home surrounded by family members. She was born on December 3, 1931 in Spokane, WA. She had a successful career and was employed at companies such as Wilson Cannery, Tillie Lewis Foods and California Cedar Products. Throughout her life she had many interests. She ran three miles a day until the age of 70, she was active in her church, sang in the choir and was an avid Giant's fan. She was the loving mother to Ward "Skip" Tyler (Marsha) of Fredericksburg, Virginia, Michael Tyler (Mary-Lou) of Stockton, CA, Patty Reilly (Kelly) of Stockton, CA and Greg Tyler (Jim Quast) of Sacramento, CA. She is also survived by a stepson, Dan Pillsbury, and two step-daughters, Carol Pillsbury and Jackie Pillsbury. One of her greatest sources of pride and joy were her grandchildren. She was a devoted grandmother of seven grandchildren, eight step-grandchildren, and four great- grandchildren. She is also survived by her sisters, Shirley Henderson, Nancy Gottberg, Susan McEnaney and numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband of 29 years, Floyd Pillsbury, sister, Evelyn Spaeth and parents, John and Evelyn Spaeth.

Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service celebrating Karen's life at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, March 30, 2007, at Emanuel Lutheran Church, 1540 West Lodi Avenue, Lodi, CA. Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home in care of arrangements,

The family suggests contributions can be made in Karen's memory to either Emanuel Lutheran Church or Zion Lutheran Church of Stockton, CA.