Karen Mikels-Jacobson, age 81, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, in Carlsbad, California. She was born April 5, 1943, in Honolulu, Hawaii. Karen was an avid reader, animal lover, prided herself on maintaining her beautiful garden, and most of all enjoyed caring for and being surrounded by her family and grandchildren.
Karen is survived by three children, Deren Leland Mikels, Matthew Paul Pearlmutter, and Kari Denise Mikels and is reunited with her son, Mikel Alan Pearlmutter who preceded her death, as well as seven grandchildren, Garrett Mikels, Austin Mikels, Serena Ceja, Ashley Ceja, Delilah Pearlmutter, Dylan “Lulu” Pearlmutter and Aria Mikels, sister, Patty Duffer, nephew, Scott Duffer and numerous cousins and extended family.
Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m., Monday, February 10, 2025, at Green Hills Mortuary & Memorial Chapel, 27501 S. Western Avenue, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA.