Karen Ann (Miller) Doph of Port Orchard

Dec. 10, 1960  April 20, 2009

Karen Doph passed away peacefully on Monday, April 20, 2009 in Bremerton. Her husband Steve surrounded her in love along with her family and friends through a prolonged illness.

Karen was born in Seattle to LaVerne (Pinky) and Joan Miller. After attending University of Washington, Karen spent 21 years working at Todd Pacific Shipyard. Karen's work in accounting was honored with recognition from the Department of the U.S. Navy. Together, Karen and Steve enjoyed trips to the Oregon Coast and Vancouver Island where they put their cameras to good use!

During her illness Karen watched many varieties of birds feed on the feeders Steve placed outside her windows. She used her laptop as a fun tool to do research and show friends precious photos of children, grandchildren, family trips, her cat and Bailey her dog.

Karen is survived by her husband Steve Doph of Port Orchard; her mother Joan Miller of Orcas Island; her brother Mark (LeJaun) Miller of Federal Way; her children Andrew Doph of Bangor, ME.; Nicholas (Pam) Doph of Sequim; Stephanie (Andy) Hines of Sequim; three grandchildren: Ashley Doph, Elliot Doph, and Jackson Hines; as well as two nephews: Glenn and Mathew Miller. Karen is preceded in death by her father, LaVerne (Pinky) Miller.

A Celebration of Karen's life will be held at 1 pm, Saturday May 2nd, at Christ the Rock Community Church, 4100 Old Clifton Road SE, Port Orchard WA 98366.

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