Karen Reiman

    Karen Rae West Reiman, 80, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on November 27,2022 after the long decline of dementia.  She was born on February 26, 1942 in Indianapolis to Eula Oleta McConn West and Raymond Edward West.

    She is survived by her family: her devoted husband, Tim Reiman; her three children: Kelly Eskew, Phil (Noriko Hara) Eskew, and Kevin (Deb) Eskew; four grandchildren: Takara Hara and Kamryn, Jack Henry and Peyton Eskew; her brother, Kent West and nephew Andy West. She is also survived by two step stepdaughters, Catherine (Arthur) Turcotte and Leslie (Neal) Yoder; five step grandchildren, Caroline (Mat) Pennington, Sarah Turcotte, Julia (Bob) Onghetich, Reid (Bethany) Yoder, and Jana (Kevin) Brown; and five step great grandchildren.

     Karen graduated from Broad Ripple High School and DePauw University, where she was a member of Delta Gamma sorority.  She was a faithful volunteer at her church, St. Luke’s United Methodist, as well as the Salvation Army, Carmel Lions Club, and the White River Yacht Club.  She loved traveling the world with her husband, snow skiing in Colorado, playing bridge, reading, and spending time with her children and grandchildren. 

     To honor Karen’s memory, donations may be made to St. Luke’s United Methodist Church or the Salvation Army. Visitation will be held Saturday, December 17 from 11 am to noon, with funeral service at noon at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, where Karen was a member.