Karen L. Bertrand, 81, of Hutchinson, died October 18, 2019, at Hospice House. She was born July 1, 1938, to Benjamin and Esther (Schroeder) Thrasher.

Karen graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1956 and received her teaching certificate from Hutchinson Community College. She worked for Dillons in the meat department for 34 years, before retiring. Karen loved watching old black and white films, crafts, baking, and cake decorating.

On August 16, 1958 she married Robert Bertrand, in Hutchinson. They shared 42 years of marriage before his death on November 14, 2001.

Karen is survived by: son, Brian Bertrand (Jennifer), Inman; daughter, Robin Vieyra, Hutchinson; grandchildren, Jennifer Browning, Wichita, Christopher Bertrand, Andre Vieyra (Megan), Renee Vieyra, and Gabrielle Garcia (Jeremy), all of Hutchinson; six great-grandchildren; and siblings, Gary Thrasher, Linda Settle (Randy), Sherry Bowman, Carolyn 'Jeanie' Price (Mose), and Marieta Thrasher, all of Hutchinson.

She was preceded in death by: her parents; husband, Robert Bertrand; brother, Clifford 'Skip' Thrasher; and great-grandson, Tyler Bertrand.

Cremation has taken place.

Memorial service will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 23, 2019, at Elliott Mortuary Chapel, Hutchinson.

A private family burial will take place at a later date.

Friends may sign the book from 1 – 5 p.m. Sunday and 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday  and Tuesday.

Memorials are suggested to Hospice House, Hutchinson, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.