Karen Hunn, age 80 of Tryon passed away September 9, 2015 at Great Plains Health. She was born April 24, 1935 in Elsie, NE to David S and Audrey (Doran) McClintock. They moved from the Elsie area to McPherson County in 1938. In 1940 due to Karen’s health they moved from Tryon to Boise, Idaho on their doctor’s recommendation where they lived until 1945 when they moved back to Tryon where she spent the rest of her life.
Karen graduated from McPherson County High School in 1953 and began normal training to become a teacher. She taught several years before earning her BA degree from Kearney State Teachers College. She began her teaching career in 1953 and taught until 1975, at which time she became the County Superintendent of Schools for McPherson County. A position she held until she retired in 1997. During the time she was Superintendent of Schools she also did a brief stint as the Counties Welfare Director.
On June 20, 1954 she married Paul L. Hunn in North Platte. To this union two sons were born, Von and David.
Education of every kind was an important part of Karen’s life. She herself was a lifelong learner. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, sewing, needle point, cooking, and her goal was always to master whatever it was she endeavored to do. She was always very happy to tell anyone listening, that she and Paul had read through their Bible seven times and were starting on number eight in an endeavor to know God better.
Karen loved learning but her passion was for her husband, her sons, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, and other family members and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Paul; her in-laws, B.D. and Blanche Hunn; sisters-in-law, Ruth (Hunn) Miller and Lois Hunn; brothers-in-law, Karl Hunn, Al Miler, and Dennis Barner.
Survivors include her sons, Von (Connie) Hunn of Garden City, KS and David (Lorie) Hunn of Chadron, NE; grandchildren, Amy , Keith, Sheyenne (Mike) Sandstorm and Slade; sisters-in-law, Rose Barner and Shirley Miller; and a host of nieces and nephews, cousins and other family members.
Memorials may be made to the McPherson County Alumni Scholarship or to the Tryon Fire and Rescue and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.
Services will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, September 14, 2015 at the Ringgold Free Methodist Church with Pastor Matt Parker officiating. Burial will follow at the Miller Cemetery. Visitation will be noon until 6:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.