Monday, December 4, 2023

Karin Olson Mather, BHS '64 (1946-2023)


  Karen Ruth Olson Mather
October 31, 1946 - November 14, 2023

The BHS Class of '64 is so saddened by the passing of Karin Olson Mather BHS '64. Our hearts and condolences go out to Karin's Family. 
Pam and Jon Kirkwood BHS '64 
 
 
 Karin Mather Obituary

Karin R. Mather, 77, of Tucson, passed away on November 14, 2023, peacefully in her sleep with her family by her side. She was born to Rodger and Thelma Olson, Oct. 31, 1946, in Burbank, CA. Karin is a graduate of Burbank High School class of 1964 and received a BA of Home Economics from Chapman College in 1968. While at Chapman she met her future husband, the late James Mather while on World Campus Afloat. They were married for 43 years. 

Karin worked as a Home Economics teacher early in her career, with Imaginarium on K-3 special projects at Tucson Unified School District and later managed the family ATT/CPA office while raising her children. Karin enjoyed traveling, the beach, sailing, skiing, ice cream and spending time with her family and friends in Tucson and Coronado. She volunteered for: the Junior League of Tucson, Angel Charity, Assistance League of Tucson and was an avid U of A Wildcats Basketball fan. 

Karin is survived by her daughters, Kelly (Marty) Medvec; grandchildren, Kaitlyn and Cooper of Tucson; Lisa (Mike) Miller; grandchildren Otto, Etta and Merritt of La Jolla. There will be a celebration of her life for friends and family. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations in Karin's name be made to: Angel Charity or the Assistance League of Tucson.

Published by Arizona Daily Star from Nov. 30 to Dec. 3, 2023.
 

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