Karen Ann Bradley, 73, of Albany, Oregon, formerly of Sweet Home, passed away Saturday, October 26. She was born in International Falls, Minnesota to Charles and Alice (Bird) Peterson. She lived in International Falls until 1949, when she moved to Myrtle Point. In 1956, she moved to Sweet Home and lived there until 1999, when she moved to Albany.

Karen was a day care provider, church youth leader and was very involved in helping others. She enjoyed traveling, shopping and loved taking care of her family.

Karen is survived by her husband, William Bradley; daughters Traci and her husband, Mark Smith, Tammy and her husband, Isaac Harder, and Jenny and her husband, Duane Brown; son Michael Bradley and his fiance, Elia; brother Larry and his wife, Mary Peterson; twelve grandchildren; and eight great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by brothers Bill Peterson in 1971 and Ed Peterson in 2009; father Charles Peterson in 1986; and mother Alice Peterson in 1982.

A Celebration of Life potluck will be at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, November 2, at First Presbyterian Church (145 W. Ash Street, Lebanon, Oregon). A private family graveside service will be at Gilliland Cemetery.

Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is handling arrangements.