Karen Sue Bowman, 77, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 7, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family. Born in Lima, Ohio, Karen was the daughter of the late Morris and Ruth Hurley. Karen worked for Do It Best and several other hardware stores in the Fort Wayne area, retiring in 2010. Karen loved being out in the public talking to people. She had a special place in her heart for children. She enjoyed doing yard work, reading, and spending time with her family. Surviving are her husband, Terry Bowman; children, Doug Stairhime, Jim (Annie) Stairhime, Todd (Lori) Stairhime, Jon (Desiree) Bowman, Jerry Stairhime, Carla (Rickey) Jordan; 15 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren with one on the way; sister, Janet (Ted) Durre; mother-in-law, Betty Stubberfield; sister-in-law, Sheila (Larry) Shock; along with many nieces, nephews, cousins. Karen was preceded in death by her sister, Nancy Smith. Private Family Services. Memorials may be made to Lewy Body Dementia Association. FairHaven Funeral Home and Cremation Services is handling arrangements.