In Honor and Remembrance of our friend and Bolavarian….Karen, passed away April 12, 2026 at home surrounded by family and her precious dog, Charlie Mack. Karen was born on May 14, 1955, in Perryton, Tx. August 19, 1972. She married the love of her life Jerry Don Riddles. Together they shared 54 years of playful devotion, building a life centered on love, laughter and family.
Karen is lovingly remembered by her sons, Jeremy Riddles and his wife Bethany of Austin, TX and Wesley of Austin, TX; her grandchildren and great grandchildren, her beloved dog, Charlie Mack; her brother, Steve Sloan and his wife Janet of California and many cherished family members and dear friends especially on Bolivar.
Jerry & Karen 1972
Karen chose Crystal Beach as her home and has many memories here on Bolivar. Karen had a gift for bringing people together. She loved to entertain and took great joy in feeding family and friends. Her home was a place of warmth, laughter and full plates.
Karen also had a natural and lasting impact on her community. She was a second mom to many neighborhood children, always offering a place of comfort, encouragement and belonging.
Karen worked several years with George Vratis at the Bolivar Peninsula RV Park. The little things she did so effortlessly will be remembered and missed beyond words.
A memorial gathering and birthday celebration was held May 14, 2026 at the Tiki Bar & Grill. Thanks Chris & Karen for always allowing us to gather at your place of business.
It was said, “Life is not a journey to the grave arriving in a well presented body. One should show up late and skid in sideways, screaming, “Whoo Hoo, what a ride!”
Thanks Tiki Bar & Grill
