Karen Smith, a member of the Rock Springs community, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 19th, 2025, at the age of 80 at her home in Rock Springs.

Born on Tuesday, January 2nd, 1945, in Astoria, Oregon, Karen was the cherished daughter of the late John Joseph Bereto and Lempi Josephine Matson.

Karen spent her early years in Wyoming, attending local schools and graduating from Rock Springs High School in 1963. She pursued further education at Parker Business College, where she earned an Associate’s degree in Business, which paved the way for her successful career.

In 1978, Karen married the love of her life, Robert Dennison Smith, in Concord, California. The couple enjoyed many joyful years together until Robert’s passing in 1998 in Phoenix, Arizona.

Karen was a dedicated profes

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