Karen K. Robertson, 87, of North Platte, NE passed away peacefully to her heavenly home on Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at Linden Court. Karen was born on December 29, 1936 at her maternal grandparents’ home in Imperial, NE. She was the daughter of Harry Edgar and Matilda Mary (Malcolm) Kinner.
Karen grew up north of Imperial and graduated from Imperial High School. She was married to Clyde LaVerne Robertson in Imperial, NE in 1959 and together they had 2 children. Karen worked periodically as a medical office secretary and receptionist, but her focus remained on family and home. She was a member of the North Platte Berean Fellowship Church. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Karen was known for her gentle humor, winning smile, unassuming compassion, and selfless service to others. Family members knew she would provide a listening ear for all manner of joys and concerns. She faced all of life’s hardships with quiet perseverance and dignity.
Karen was predeceased by her parents, Harry and Mary; daughter, Shelly Adee; brother, Harry Kinner, Jr.; niece, Deborah Kinner; nephew, Scott Howitt; mother-in-law and stepfather-in-law, Leota and Ernest Meyer; father-in-law, Clyde Robertson; brother and sister-in-law, Keith and Helen Robertson; and sister-in-law, Norma Howitt.
Those left to cherish Karen’s memory are her husband of 65 years, LaVerne; son, Stuart Robertson; son in law Eric Adee; grandsons, Daniel (Callie) Adee and Joshua Adee; great grandchildren, Finley, Gatlin, and Fletcher; numerous cousins, nieces and nephews; and countless friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Berean Church or the Salvation Army.
Memorial service will be private at the Linden Court Chapel with Pastor John Stone officiating. Inurnment will follow at Pleasant View Cemetery in Lodgepole, NE. Services will be livestreamed at the Carpenter Memorial Chapel website. The memorial book will be available to sign on Friday, October 4, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Carpenter Memorial Chapel, which has been entrusted with the arrangements.