Karen Barstow Obituary

We announce the death of Karen Barstow (Turlock, California), born in Merced, California, who passed away on July 2, 2026, at the age of 83. Karen will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Dwight S. Ewing and Marie R. Ewing; and her husband Jim Barstow. She is survived by: her children, Bill Barstow, Jana, Rob Nairn, Brett and Amber Barstow; her grandchildren, Jolene (Robert Coates), Mary (James Douglas), Cheyenne (Billy Irwin), Gait Nairn, Kodi Nairn, McKel Nairn, Devrie Barstow, Raegan Barstow, Kindal Barstow and Barrett Barstow; her great grandchildren, Bryce, Brent Coates, Beckett, Maverick Douglas, Bailey, Jade and Danica Irwin; her sister Pat Ewing; and her brother-in-law Bob Hammond.