Karen Lynn Mathiason

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Karen Mathiason, 68, of Thompson North Dakota died Saturday September 9th, 2023, at Altru Hospital surrounded by her family. 

Karen was born in Grand Forks, North Dakota, the daughter of Donald and Deloris (Hoff) Ysen on July 27th, 1955. Karen attended high school in Thompson, North Dakota. She met the love of her life, Steven Mathiason, in a field out in Brenna Township. They were married June 4th, 1977, and built a life together on the farm where together, they raised two sons, Chris and Chad. 

Karen worked outside the home at Acme Tools for a period of time, before she realized the farm was where she truly belonged. She took care of the books, helped wherever needed, and always had a hot breakfast sandwich or lunch ready for all the farm hands during harvest season.

Karen had a deep love for all animals. Her dog Tedi was one of her most treasured items, but her real pride and joy were her grandchildren. She would go out of her way to make them feel special and loved. They will always remember her kind and generous heart. 

Karen was a member of the Walle Church, serving on the Ladies Aide committee.

Karen is survived by her sons, Chris (Kera) Mathiason, Chad (Jessica) Mathiason; grandchildren Chayse, Berklee, Skotlyn, Aidan, Corbin, and a baby boy due in October; sisters-in-law Diane Yoder, Karen Freeman, Rita Hadley; brother-in-law Paul (Diane) Mathiason; uncle and aunt, Steve (Bonnie) Hoff, uncle, Pat Morrison, aunts, Toky Weber and Kazuko Weber.

Karen was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 43 years, Steven, brother-in-law, Rich Hadley; and her sister, Kathy Stenen, aunts, Geraldine Morrison and Darlene Harms, uncles, Leroy and Gordon Weber.

**In lieu of flowers, memorials can be sent to Walle Lutheran Church or Circle of Friends Animal Shelter in Grand Forks, ND.

Visitation: Tuesday, September 19, 2023, from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Amundson Funeral Home with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m.

Memorial Service: Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at Walle Lutheran Church in rural Thompson, ND.

Interment will be held at Walle Lutheran Cemetery.