Karen Murrish Tolson Zimmerman born March 16, 1938, in Butte, Mont. passed to her heavenly home on Dec. 30, after a 12 year long illness.

Karen is survived by her loving husband of 20 years, John Zimmerman; children; Mitchell Tolson, Donna Tolson, Robert Tolson, Theresa Tolson Meade; 12 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; brother Jerry Murrish; sister Kathy Murrish Holden; cousins Jack Grace and Jean Nugent; and countless beloved friends and family in Washington, California, Ohio, Colorado and Montana.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Jim and Catherine Murrish; and her children’s father, Robert A. Tolson.

Karen’s faith in God never wavered throughout her life. Without a doubt she left no dust on her heels. She will be forever remembered and cherished.

Graveside services Jan. 24, at 1 p.m. Holy Cross Cemetery in Butte.