MRS. KAREN LOUISE LAING, beloved wife of Mr. Brian Laing, passed away peacefully at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Thursday, August 23, 2007 at the age of 58 years. Besides her husband Brian, Karen is survived by her sons John (Janice) of Medicine Hat and Jamie (Teresa) of Lethbridge as well as her pride and joy granddaughters Stephanie, Jillian and Madison. She will also be deeply missed by her mother Dorothy Young and brothers Don (Susan) and Bruce (Heather) all of Cranbook, BC. Karen is also survived by her uncle Keith Young (Janet) of White Rock, BC and uncle Dennis Falconer (Betty) of Lethbridge as well as numerous extended family members. She was predeceased by her father Murray Young. Born in Neepawa, Manitoba, on February 24, 1949, Karen moved with her family from Portage La Prairie, Manitoba to Cranbrook, BC in 1966. She married Brian Laing in a ceremony at the Laing family ranch near Wardner, BC on September 5, 1970. Brian and Karen lived in Fernie, Wardner, Vancouver and Creston BC as well as Provost, Three Hills, Claresholm, Vermilion and Lethbridge, Alberta. Karen worked primarily in banking and retail. Most people will remember her as a cashier at the Home Hardware in West Lethbridge. Karen’s love of family and friends, teddy bears (hence her nickname ‘Bearsy’), chocolate and Hawaiian vacations will forever be remembered. She set a wonderful example for her granddaughters with her never ending courage, her wonderful sense of humor and her always positive outlook on life. Karen was a devoted wife, mother, nana and friend. Karen’s warm, gentle and friendly way with people was her trademark. She will be remembered by family and friends as the one to turn to for advice and support about anything you needed to talk about. Karen fought a courageous battle against colorectal cancer. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Canadian Cancer Society, 317-10th Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta, T1J 2M7. A Celebration of Life will be held at ST. ANDREW’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 1818 - 5th Avenue South, Lethbridge on Wednesday, August 29, 2007 at 2:00 P.M. with Reverend Hugh Jack officiating.