Karen Eyman

Karen Lou Eyman (Schriever), 81, of Parachute, Colorado, passed away peacefully at home on April 12, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

Karen was born on January 22, 1945, in New York to Robert and Patricia Schriever. She graduated from Our Lady of Mercy High School and went on to build a life centered around family, creativity, and connection. She worked for 18 years in accounting with Big Thompson Medical Group in Loveland, Colorado. After retirement, she volunteered alongside her beloved husband at McKee Surgery Center, continuing her lifelong commitment to helping others.

Karen was a woman of many talents, but her true passion was crafting. From quilting and wreath-making to crochet, scrapbooking, and jewelry design, she poured love into everything she created. Through her small business, Karen’s Kwilted Kreations, she shared that passion with others. She was incredibly talented, creative, and generous—always finding ways to show her love through handmade gifts.

Karen will be remembered as kind, loving, and fiercely independent, with a lively spirit and a sassy sense of humor that made everyone smile. She was deeply devoted to her family and was a proud mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. An animal lover at heart, she adored her dogs and had a special connection with all animals.

She loved celebrating life’s moments, especially the holidays—Christmas in particular—where her home became a place of warmth, laughter, and unforgettable decorations. She was known for hosting joyful gatherings, complete with delicious spreads, a few glasses of wine or margaritas, and plenty of laughter. Her playful spirit shone through in the cheeky gifts she gave and the confetti-filled cards she loved to send.

Karen and her beloved husband, Tom, shared a beautiful 49-year marriage and built a life full of adventure and love. Together, they built a cabin on Storm Mountain, creating a special place where family could gather and enjoy the outdoors. She instilled that same love of nature in her children and grandchildren. Fearless and full of life, Karen even skydived in her seventies with her granddaughter in Hawaii—just one example of her bold and adventurous spirit.

She was also famously known as the “Skip-Bo Queen,” a fierce and competitive card player who loved spending time playing games with her grandchildren. Her grandchildren were one of her greatest joys, and she was endlessly proud of each of them.

Karen is survived by her daughters, Dawn (Don) Siik of Loveland, CO, and Traci Wiedeman of Greeley, CO; her son, Todd (Karen) Eyman of Three Forks, MT; her sister, Shirley Masters of Kent, NY; her brother, Robert (Terry) Schriever II of Hilton, NY; and her seven grandchildren: Cierra (Joseph Luebbe) Schubin, Zach (Alexa) Schubin, MacKenzie (Angelica Mendoza) Wiedeman, Jacob Wiedeman, Kaleb Wiedeman, Seth Eyman, and Ethan Eyman. She is also lovingly remembered by her cherished dogs, Gabby and Roxanne.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Tom Eyman; her parents, Robert and Patricia Schriever; and her brother, Michael Schriever.

Karen will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. She is now reunited with the love of her life, her Tom—her “Pooh”—and will forever live on in the hearts, traditions, and memories she created with her family