Obituary: Karen McKay
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Karen L. McKay, 57, died quietly Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2008.
Karen, a new resident to Idyllwild, loved this small community, especially her walks in Humber Park and coffee on the deck of Café Aroma.
Townspeople always saw her with her dog, Rockie, at her side.
She is profoundly missed.
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