Karen June Swoboda

Karen J. Swoboda (Miller) of Anchorage AK, passed away at home with her husband lovingly by her side on October 9, 2023 after battling cancercomplicated by a debilitating stroke.Karen was born on February 10, 1948 to Ralph and June (Smeltzer) Miller in Walla Walla WA. Karen moved to Alaska in 1974 with her first husband.She married Richard L. Swoboda in 1980 and they recently celebrated their 43rd wedding anniversary.Karen is survived by their son Charles (Shannon) Swoboda. 3 grandchildren: Lucas, Luna and Liam, and step-daughter Tarah (Michael) Yurchenko. 2 step grandchildren: Sebastian and Theia. And her sister Kathy (David) Messinger. She was predeceased by sister-in-law Georgiana.Karen enjoyed a career working with clients on interior design, kitchens, baths as well as flooring. In 2014, Karen retired and spent her time landscapinga flower garden, enjoying time with her grandchildren and the beauty of Alaska. In their RV, Karen and Richard traveled thousands of miles reaching theNorth and South borders and East and West coasts of the United States visiting new and old friendsKaren was an avid collector of Alaska Native Art and developed relationships with a number of local artists.