Lasting Memories
Karen Lynn Grossman
Sept. 3, 1944-June 10, 2011
Los Altos, California
Submitted by Emily Grossman
Karen Lynn Grossman, age 66, passed away at home on Friday morning, June 10, 2011, after battling breast cancer.
Beloved mother to Emily and mother-in-law to Scott, friend, and sister, she had lived in Los Altos since 1976. Born in New York City on September 3, 1944, she spent her first years in Manhattan and later moved to Elmont, New York. She received a B.A. From Curry College and an. M.S from Adelphi University.
Karen worked in many fields. Most recently, she ran a professional organizing business and taught deep-water running. In the past, she had worked as a special education teacher.
Karen was an active member of many social circles. She made friends everywhere she went, including in her classes at the Y, her many knitting groups and her networking group.
Jan. 12, 2016
I'm a Japanese woman. 39years ago I stayed at Grossman's house for a month. Karen was so nice and she taught me a lot of things. I was planning to visit San Jose and I realised Los Altos was quite close. I just wanted to see Karen again and searched her name. And I just can't believe it.
June 18, 2011
My wife (Daksha Dave') met Ms. Karen Grossman at the Palo Alto Y in the Deep water running class. We valued her acquaintance. She lent us a movie, after visiting our home, http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0090570/ 84 Charing Cross Road that made a deep impression on us. We had a lifetime in common with her, but it was only through that brief acquaintance I realized we had met a true soul. We attended a play at the Palo Alto theatre works. I asked her what she read: "Neil ! I'm a writer ...I do not read!..." She was genuine. Good people are hard to find! - Neil and Daksha Dave'
June 17, 2011
Karen was a stalwart in a poetry book project I contributed to, a person to count on for her extraordinary common sense (which is in fact quite rare) and easy diplomacy. It's a great loss that she and her abilities have gone missing from the world.
June 16, 2011
Karen was a one of a kind. Always had an ear to lend and a kind word. Her knowledge was far reaching and she was always willing to share. I am sorry for the short time in which I knew her and will miss her very much.
June 16, 2011
I also only knew Karen for a short time but in that time she touched me in a way that only a small number have touched me. I am so sorry for the loss her family will experience! She will be missed dearly!