Karen Elizabeth Robertson Perz Pettitt

Karen Elizabeth Robertson Perz Pettit"What a great life I have lived," she frequently told friends and family. A mother of three wonderful children - Adam Leslie Pettitt, Tyson Rudolph Perz Pettit, and Betsey Ann Pettitt.Her family was her life - she had them involved in church and sports programs like hockey, soccer, lacrosse, Nordic skiing, field hockey, cycling, crew and golf. Karen seldom missed an opportunity to be at a contest to cheer on their teams.One of her favorite events each year was the Prouty Day in Hanover, NH, a walk/run or ride by individuals and teams like the Holderness Bull Riders, which she captained in recent years, to raise money for cancer research at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center - it was "her special day" because it meant that cures for cancer like hers might be found sooner.Her diagnosis with ovarian cancer in 2002 began the seven-year fight she waged to beat the disease. That battle was conducted with a clear resolve and a cheery outlook. She died on Saturday, August 15, the seventeenth anniversary of her marriage to husband, Reggie.Karen is predecased by her mom, Phyllis Pearson Robertson and her first husband Robert Rudolph Perz, MD.Memorials:In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Karen's name to "The Prouty Day", FNCCC, One Medical Center Drive, Lebanon, NH 03756.Service:An outdoor memorial service will be conducted on Friday, August 21, 2009 at 10:15 am in Hebron, NH at the Meadow Wind Bed and Breakfast near the town common. Parking will be available at The Audobon Society across the street. Attendees are encouraged to celebrate her life with personal stories at a gathering on site following the service.Cemetery:Interment will be private.