Karen "K.C." N. Grimes' Obituary
Karen "K,C" Nordberg Grimes, 71 of Lakewood passed away on Sept 29,2020. Sadly, her family was not able to be by her side due to co-vid restrictions.
She was born on Oct.7.1948 in Sommerville, NJ to the late George and Janet Nordberg. She moved to Lakewood in her early twenties to raise her family The neighborhood kids frequently referred to her as "mom" as she would open her home for meals and a place to play. She was an avid gardener and enjoyed sharing the fruits of her labors with others.
She dedicated her career to helping others. First as a CNA then as an LPN. Her real passion was her love for animals, especially eagles. Karen will be missed and is loved by many family and friends. She was will joining her brother Robert A. Nordberg in heaven. She is survived by her daughters Kelli (Fred) Sparks and Kristian Grimes as well as her grandchildren Nicole and Tyler Sparks and her sister Linnea Bucher of California.
The family would like to give special thanks to her friends and neighbors that assisted with making her days better.
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