SZUMLAK July 1955 - Oct. 2012. On October 24th, 2012 Karen Szumlak, beloved daughter, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, passed away unexpectedly at St. Paul's Hospital in Saskatoon, SK. She was predeceased by her grandma Michaud; grandma and grandpa McCormick; as well as her soul mate, Rod Foreman. Karen is survived by her parents, Dick and Anne Larkin; her children, Dawn Szumlak and Des (Amanda) Szumlak; their father, Matt Szumlak; brother, Guy (Nancy) Larkin; sisters, Shelley (Lyalle) Davis, and Susan(Jim) Elder; grandchildren, Jordyn and Justin Maclean; as well as many nieces and nephews. A special thank you to all of the staff at St. Paul's Hospital in Saskatoon. A celebration of Karen's life will be held on Saturday, November 10th, 2012 from noon until 3pm at the 14th Ave Pub located at 32516 14th Ave., Mission, BC.