Karen’s journey with the community and people of Johnston began in 1996, when she and her husband Peter moved here with their boys, Justin and Tristan. Karen worked as an agricultural business consultant while raising her young children. When they began school in Johnston she became actively involved, volunteering countless hours to the PTO and other community education organizations. Her commitment and enthusiasm led to her election to the Johnston school board in 2006. Karen was instrumental in the addition of all day kindergarten to the Johnston school district, but her real goal was to bring happiness and a positive experience to every student.
Karen also developed a passion for soccer through watching her boys play. This passion extended not only to her own children, but to the children of friends, and her son’s friends and teammates. She volunteered countless hours to soccer in the community, challenged thoughts and comments, and ultimately became a board member of the Johnston Soccer Club. Karen was typically one of the first to arrive at a soccer game or tournament simply because she loved being there and enjoyed watching and supporting the kids.
A love of sports led Karen to take up running and to challenge herself to compete. At first, three and five kilometer runs, the Dam to Dam, half marathons, and ultimately four marathons. Marathons encompassed all of Karen’s passions – traveling, pushing herself beyond her comfort zone, making new friends along the way, and most of all, having fun.
Karen’s journey in this world was truly unique and everyone that was included has many fond memories of the sparkle in her eyes, her hearty laugh, her love of life, and her ability to make everyone she met feel like her best friend.
The Karen Coaldrake Financial Assistance Fund provides for families in our communities who need support and assistance so their child can have the opportunity to play soccer. In Karen’s memory, please consider supporting the KCFAF and help give every child the chance to continue their life journey. Karen would and Karen did.
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Dinner Choices include Salad & Dessert - 1) Mediterranean Chicken, 2) Pork Loin, 3) Cheese Tortellini (V)
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Players:
Cody Alberts
Tristan Coaldrake
Nicole Dillenburg
Elvir Ebisevic
Whitney Franker
Any Jackson
Zach Jensen
Francis Lee
Nicole Lemon
Whitney Lewis
Haley Morris
Roderick Orellana
Elizabeth Sanders
Blake Siberz
Tyler Smaha
Ashlie Stokes
Chelsea Stokes
Rachel Vander Hart
Tayler Vestal
Ryan Waltz
Rachel Wanninger
Volunteers/Coaches:
John Breed
Karen Coaldrake
Mike Hopson
Doug Jackson
Pau Keltner
Julie Lafollette
Penny Luthers
Steve Lytle
Jeff Payne
Doug Sawyer
Doug Schreck
Jeff Smaha
Brad Wilie
Tami Vander Hart
Scheels
Banner at entrance of dining room on the night, powerpoint on loop entire evening except for Inductees pictures, Special thank you from MC 3x on the night, Signage at both our current complexes, quarterly social media and club wide email, only sponsor of spring tournament, priority in consideration for potential shirt sponsor deal in future.
Two hanging banners by speakers podium, special thank you from MC 2x on the night, signage at both current facilities, 2 social media posts and club wide emails (Spring and Fall).
Trust (serve)
Family (support)
Integrity (strive)
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