Karen Diane Fleagle

Karen Diane Fleagle (69) of Gilbert, Arizona peacefully entered into the arms of our Lord to have eternal rest in Heaven on March 13, 2026.

Karen was born on June 15,1956 in Detroit, Michigan to Dorothy Joan (Rogers) and Lowell Davis Thomas, who preceded her in death as well as a Brother-in-law; Dennis Fleagle, Father-in-law; Richard Fleagle, and Mother-in-law; Marydel Fleagle.

Karen’s family moved to Arizona in 1970 and operated the Tastee Freeze restaurant at Horne and Broadway in Mesa for many years. She married the love of her life, Duane, on July 22, 1978. She worked in microelectronics for several years as well as with her husband in the family plumbing business.

Karen had a witty sense of humor and was an avid homesteader and a very successful homemaker. She loved to be productive and her work ethic was beyond most. Her many interests were riding horses, reading, gardening, landscaping, preserving food, off-road riding with her family, hunting, fishing, crocheting, sewing, and farming but above all, spending time with her family. She was passionate about being the best Grandma to her grandchildren and a caretaker to all.

Karen was the eldest of 6 children who she helped raise as well as her 3 sons, 6 grandchildren, and many nephews and nieces. She was loving and kind to all things, including many dogs, and was completely devoted to her husband and family. She was our matriarch in all ways. She also had great joy in her escapes to the mountain retreat of Tonto Village where she had a family cabin. She called that her “Happy Place.”

Karen is survived by her Husband, Duane, and Sons;

Dallas (Niccole); Grandkids; Cloey and Saydi, Reed (Sherré); Grandkids; Maverick and Caley, Jake (Daisy); Grandkids; Wyatt, Devany, Tomas, and Jayka,

Siblings; David Thomas, Kathy Akins (John), Kim Palmer, Mary Beth Schmidt (Jim), and Mark Thomas (Jaynann),

Brother-in-law; Alan Fleagle (DiAnna).

You will leave an irreparable hole in our hearts and endless memories.

We love you, Dear.

Arrangements by Bunker’s University Chapel, www.bunkerfuneral.com. Should this obituary appear anywhere but bunkerfuneral.com, please check our website for accurate details and service information.