Karen Kay (Rupp) Mansel
Obituary
Karen Kay Mansel (nee Rupp), of Georgetown, CA left this world for the arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ, on December 6, 2023. Karen grew up in Lancaster, CA and married Jim Mansel shortly after high school graduation. They raised their family (daughters Kathee Grgich, Kandee Swindle and son Loren) in San Martin, CA where Karen and Jim were very involved with the San Martin Horsemen's Association and the Coe Park Mounted Assistance Unit. Karen was active in NATRC competitive trail riding from 1973-89. She and Jim retired to Georgetown, CA in 2006 where they remained active in church, volunteer work, and with their family of 8 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. A Celebration of Life will be held on January 6, 2024 at the Mother Lode Church in Lotus, CA at 1:30 pm. In lieu of flowers, a memorial camp scholarship fund has been established for children to attend Forward Bible Camp.
Published in Gilroy Dispatch · December 18, 2023