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Karen W. (Whitlock) Bishop, age 63 passed away Wednesday morning, August 11, 2010 in Trafalgar. She was a resident of Trafalgar.

Karen was born May 11, 1947 in Indianapolis. She was a 1965 graduate of Northwest High School in Indianapolis and has worked as a Therapist Assistant in the Rehabilitation Services at the University Heights Health & Living in Indianapolis for the past ten years.

Karen was a loving mother and private person. Her true passion was riding and caring for horses. Karen was an avid horseback rider and most recently participated in setting a new Guinness World Record in the Largest Trail Ride. Karen enjoyed spending time at the Horseman's Camp in Brown County and spending time with her dog: Kandy Kane. She was member of the Red Hats and Purple Chaps Society.

Karen is survived by her mother: Frances A. (Valeske) Speer of Indianapolis; two sons: Brian T. Bishop and his wife Ally of Columbus and Brad A. Bishop and his wife Robyn of Canton, MI; two brothers: Eric Whitlock and his wife Sharlene of Brown County and Glen Speer of Indianapolis. She was grandma to six grandchildren: Nate Bishop & Jax Bishop both of Ft. Wayne, Autumn Bishop & Brad A. Bishop Jr. both of Canton, MI and two step-grandchildren Corianna Colon & Devin Dunseth of Canton, MI.

She was preceded in death by her father: James J. Whitlock.

Karen's wishes were to have a private family service with memorial contributions sent in honor of her to the Brown County Humane Society, 5820 N. Bittersweet Rd. Morgantown, IN 46160.