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Karen Kay Haupt
Karen Kay Haupt, 53, of Kill Devil Hills passed away on October 12, 2022 in Virginia Beach after a valiant fight with cancer. Karen was born in Reading, PA on November 28, 1968 to the late Warren and Hannah Berger.
Karen graduated from Fleetwood High School in Pennsylvania and then attended Kutztown University graduating with a degree in Medical Technology. After working in the medical field in Pennsylvania, she moved to the Outer Banks in 2001 where she loved the “beach life” and helping others, in addition to working at the Outer Banks Hospital. Karen made many fond memories with family and friends over the years.
Karen is survived by her daughter, Emily Haupt of Nags Head; sister, Brenda Conaway (Joel) of Allentown, PA; half-sister, Janice Eisenhart (James) of Macungie, PA; nieces and nephew, Laura, Lindsay, and Christopher Conaway all of Allentown, PA; and a host of extended family members and close friends. She was dearly loved and will be greatly missed.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 19 at Salem Bible Church in Macungie, PA at 10 am. The service will be live streamed at https://vimeo.com/event/2611659. (Event password to watch later is salem123) In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial donations be made to the OBH Cancer Center Fund or Cancer Cares Fund online at the OBX Hospital Cancer Center Fund Donation Portal or via donation form with credit card or check using the OBX Hospital Donation Form.
Please share words of comfort with the family at https://gallopfuneralservices.com. Gallop Funeral Services Inc. was entrusted with arrangements.
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I had the pleasure of working with and getting to know Karen at the OBH Lab. We remained fond friends after. She was one of the most classy, intelligent, and graceful women I have ever met. She also had an admirable and immense inner strength and poise. She a kind friend and I always looked up to her. There were times when we would not see each other for a while, but we were always able to pick back up where we left off. We would walk together and catch up and talk about our lives. I will never forget the encouraging words she said to me. I will miss her terribly. I am honored to have called her my friend. Her light will never be forgotten.
Emily, I did not know your mother well; had only recently met here when I learned of her battle with cancer and reached out to help. She lived in my neighborhood and I was taking her food and groceries. My heart breaks for you and your family. I wish I had had the time to know her better. Take solice in knowing she is no longer suffering and is now with God. My prayers are with you all.💜
My heart is broken that someone like Karen was taken so young. She was so full of life and laughter. She was so intelligent and enterprising! She gave me the example of living life to the fullest! My deepest sympathy to her family and friends.
I had the privilege to work with Karen for a brief period in during my time at The Outer Banks Hospital. I was a student of laboratory technology and while I completed my internship she was always there to guide me through. She was an amazing lady and I truly did admire her. Thank you Karen, for all that you have done for myself and so many others. Until we meet again.
Godspeed Karen. You are a true warrior and stayed the course with a positive outlook. I very much admired that about you. May peace be with you and your family.
She was one of the good ones..I was fortunate enough to have worked with her for a few years. Gone too soon. RIP Karen. Skye
My heart is saddened. Karen was intelligent, kind, courageous and had an amazing sense of humor. When I think of Karen, I remember her smile and laughter. She always brightened my day. I am fortunate and honored to have worked alongside her and to say that she was my friend. Karen was an exceptional Medical Technologist and loved what she did. She took great pride in her work. I loved working with her and always admired her. Karen, you made a difference and you will be forever missed!
Karen was such a delightful child and saw her grow up to be a wonderful young lady. In later years since she moved to North Carolina we kept in touch with facebook and phone calls. Her cancer just took away the spunk she always had. I will miss talking to her.
I had the pleasure of working with and getting to know Karen at the OBH Lab. We remained fond friends after. She was one of the most classy, intelligent, and graceful women I have ever met. She also had an admirable and immense inner strength and poise. She a kind friend and I always looked up to her. There were times when we would not see each other for a while, but we were always able to pick back up where we left off. We would walk together and catch up and talk about our lives. I will never forget the encouraging words she said to me. I will miss her terribly. I am honored to have called her my friend. Her light will never be forgotten.
Emily, I did not know your mother well; had only recently met here when I learned of her battle with cancer and reached out to help. She lived in my neighborhood and I was taking her food and groceries. My heart breaks for you and your family. I wish I had had the time to know her better. Take solice in knowing she is no longer suffering and is now with God. My prayers are with you all.💜
My heart is broken that someone like Karen was taken so young. She was so full of life and laughter. She was so intelligent and enterprising! She gave me the example of living life to the fullest! My deepest sympathy to her family and friends.
I had the privilege to work with Karen for a brief period in during my time at The Outer Banks Hospital. I was a student of laboratory technology and while I completed my internship she was always there to guide me through.
She was an amazing lady and I truly did admire her. Thank you Karen, for all that you have done for myself and so many others. Until we meet again.
Godspeed Karen. You are a true warrior and stayed the course with a positive outlook. I very much admired that about you. May peace be with you and your family.
She was one of the good ones..I was fortunate enough to have worked with her for a few years. Gone too soon. RIP Karen.
Skye
My heart is saddened. Karen was intelligent, kind, courageous and had an amazing sense of humor. When I think of Karen, I remember her smile and laughter. She always brightened my day. I am fortunate and honored to have worked alongside her and to say that she was my friend. Karen was an exceptional Medical Technologist and loved what she did. She took great pride in her work. I loved working with her and always admired her. Karen, you made a difference and you will be forever missed!
Karen was such a delightful child and saw her grow up to be a wonderful young lady.
In later years since she moved to North Carolina we kept in touch with
facebook and phone calls. Her cancer just took away the spunk she always had. I will miss talking to her.