Longtime Denver resident Jean Karner passed away on March 16, 2025, at the age of 95.A service was held at Mount Nebo Cemetery on March 21, officiated by Rabbi Joseph Black. Feldman Mortuary made the arrangements.
A native of Kansas City, Mo., and born on October 10, 1929. She attended a community college in Kansas City, and worked in bookkeeping in the construction industry.
Jean and Richard Karner were married in Cheyanne, Wyo., in 1961. Mr. Karner passed away on November 27, 2010.
Mrs. Karner ran Kavod Catering at Temple Emanuel for over 15 years. “She was cooking and feeding the homeless every other Sunday,” her family said. “She was an extremely charitable person, and would donate to all causes she thought important. “She was very dedicated to her family and friends and she loved to travel.”
Survivors include daughter Norma (Robert) Tulper; stepdaughter Leslie Grady; stepsons Gary (Penny) Karner and David (Sheila) Karner; grandchildren Mitchell (Lauren) Tulper, Shaun (Jennifer) Tulper and Leland (Allison) Tupler; and great- grandchildren Tahlia, Taelyn, Elijah, Josie, Autumn and Zoey.
Mrs. Karner was predeceased by son Steven Kelne and daughter Marcia Kelne.
Contributions may be made to Kavod Senior Life.
