Karen D Irwin Olson Lira

1964 - 2020  (55 years)

• Name	Karen D Irwin Olson Lira
  Born	26 Jul 1964	Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas
  Gender	Female
  Died	25 Jun 2020	Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas
  Cremated	Rossville Cemetery, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas
  Person ID	I16908	Rossville
  Last Modified	6 Feb 2022

  
  

  Father	Harold Eugene (Gene) Irwin,   b. 15 May 1942, Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas ,   d. 6 Sep 1993, Tucson, Pima County, Arizona  (Age 51 years)
  Mother	Shirley Charlene Bond Irwin Miller Cunningham Voight,   b. 1945,   d. 2020, Tennessee  (Age 75 years)
  Married	22 Sep 1962	Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas
  Divorced	YES
  Documents		Marriage- Bond, Shirley-Irwin, Gene Mr. and Mrs. "Gene" Irwin, married September 22 at the Rossville Presbyterian Church are now making their home in a trailer house located at his parent's resident, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Irwin. Mrs. Irwin is the former Miss Shirley Bond, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Oren Bond of Delia.
  Family ID	F3146	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family 1	Phil D Olson
  Married	25 Oct 1983	Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas
  Children	1. Philip Olson   2. Tiffany Olson Irwin Phelan Burns   3. Kristen Olson Simpson   4. Kelly Olson Shobney
  Documents		Marriage- Irwin, Karen-Olson, Phil Mr. and Mrs. Phil Olson Couple are united at Rossville Christian Church Karen Irwin and Phil Olson were united in marriage Tuesday, Oct. 25 at 7 p.m. at the Christian Church in Rossville with Rev. Robert Sieh officiating. Parents of the couple are Gene Irwin, Tucson, AZ. and Shirley Cunningham, Millington, TN., and Mr. and Mrs. Darryl D. Olson of Phoenix, AZ. Attendants for the bride were Barbie Copeland and Anita Olson, Rossville. Attending the bridegroom were Jacob Olson and Mike Newsham. Rossville. The bride is a graduate of Rossville High School. The bridegroom attended Alhambra High of Phoenix, AZ. and is presently a member of the Army National Guard. The bride wore her grandmothers wedding dress and veil and the groom wore his class A’s. Following the ceremony, a reception was held in the fellowship hall of the church.
  Last Modified	6 Feb 2022 22:00:07
  Family ID	F4769	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Children	1. Madilyn Lira
  Last Modified	6 Feb 2022 22:00:27
  Family ID	F8618	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

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  Obituary- Lira, Karen Karen D. Lira Karen D. Lira, age 56, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, June 25, 2020 at her home in Topeka. Karen was born July 26, 1964 in Topeka the daughter of Eugene and Shirley (Bond) Irwin. She was raised by grandparents, Harold and Mildred Irwin. She graduated from Rossville High School. She attended cosmetology school in Topeka. Karen was a hard worker, helping whoever needed her help. She enjoyed being a beautician and would come to people’s homes to care for them. Karen had attended Fellowship Bible Church in Topeka. Karen enjoyed gardening, baking and crafts, but she enjoyed being with her family as much as she could. She is survived by a son, Philip (Chelsea) Olson of Topeka; four daughters, Tiffany Burns of North Pole, Alaska, Kristen Simpson of Rossville, Kelly (Tyler) Shobney of Delia and Madilyn Lira of Delia; five sisters, Kimberly Dick of Delia, Debbie Irwin of Topeka, Kelly Irwin of Topeka, Angel Day of Rossville and Tracy Woosley of Paris, Kentucky and 14 grandchildren, Israel, Olivia, CiAnna, Kaden, Ireland, Paisley, Faith, Lukas, Aspen, Gavin, Emma, Chloe, Charlotte and Zamira. Memorial services are pending with Davidson Funeral Home. Contributions may be made to the Davidson Funeral Home to assist the family with expenses. Private inurnment will be at the Rossville Cemetery. davidsonfuneral.com.