Karen K. Gottschling

Karen K. Gottschling, 69, of Las Cruces, died Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2012. She was born Feb. 2, 1942 in Kingsville, TX to Kenneth and Gladys Kennerly. Karen was a graduate of King High School Class of 1960 in Kingsville, TX. She had retired from public relations and marketing after many years of faithful service. Karen was a member of Christian Science Church where she taught Sunday school and had a great impact on children as they went into adulthood. She enjoyed quilting, music, singing and was a member of the new Horizon Band, she also loved animals especially her 8 dogs and going camping in RV's, but her passion was for her family. Karen will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. She is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, Herbert Gottschling of the family home; son Lafe Gottschling and daughter Kathy Stevens and husband Ken all of Las Cruces; mother Gladys Kennerly brother Kenneth Kennerly and wife Angela all of Dallas TX. Also surviving her are her grandchildren Justin, Jaimie and Jena and her great-grandchildren Nicholas, Logan and Alyssa. A celebration of Karen's life will be at 2 PM on Monday, Jan. 16, 2012 at Getz Funeral Home with Rev. Joe Whitley of New Heights officiating. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Mesilla Valley Hospice, 299 E. Montana, Las Cruces, NM 523-4700. Karen's Poem by Evelyn Flowers: She's a woman with many varied interests; it's hard to tell which she likes best. But thinking it over, it has to be₦.Music, animals and quilting, these three. Keyboard she has mastered with ease, on the piano and organ, she has expertise. She has many musical instruments as toys, Piano, bass clarinet, and flute she enjoys. Her love of animals is legendary