Karen Johnell (Copleman) McCarty Obituary (1959 - 2021)

Karen Johnell McCarty returned home to her Heavenly Father on Sunday, February 28, 2021. She passed in her home unexpected of heart related issues, in Pleasant Grove Utah. Karen was born in San Bernardino, California on December 23,1959, to Clare and Billie Jane Copleman. She spent her youth, primarily in West Sacramento and moved to Santa Barbara California where she graduated high school. While earning her Nursing Degree from Brigham Young University, she met and married Jeff McCarty Sr. of Mission Viejo, California, in the Jordan River Temple on August 21, 1982. Karen and Jeff moved back and forth between Utah and California as their family grew to include, Jeffrey Jr., Shannon, Daniel, Meghann, Matthew, and Nathan. They finally settled in Pleasant Grove, Utah where their family continued to grow and their children married and they welcomed 6 grandchildren. Karen raised her children while she worked as a labor and delivery nurse and in pediatrician's offices. She loved spending time with her family and whenever possible could be found working in the yard or in the garden with her husband. She enjoyed reading, working on family history, and studying the gospel of Jesus Christ. Karen is survived by her husband of 38 years, Jeffrey Alan McCarty Sr, her siblings, Lisa Abrams (Jim), Helene Adams (Derrick), Jenni Speights (Trevor), and John William [Billy] Copleman; children, Jeff Jr. (Melissa), Shannon, Daniel (Stephanie), Meghann Finau (Sione), Matt, and Nate; grandchildren Aaliyah, Zirel, Evadeen, Landric, Khaiven, Lukas, and many nieces and nephews. Karen was preceded in death by her father Clare Copleman, her mother Billie Jane Copleman, and her brother Arthur Pine. Family and friends may attend a viewing Thursday, March 4, 2021, from 6:00 - 8:00 pm at Olpin Family Mortuary, 494 South 300 East, Pleasant Grove, Utah. Due to Covid 19 restrictions, masks and social distancing are required. Karen will be laid to rest at a Private Family graveside service Friday, March 5, 2021. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.olpinmortuary.com.