Karen Louise Goude Landoni, age 72, passed away at her home in Pasco, Washington, on February 3, 2026, after living with Lewy Body Dementia. She passed surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Colfax, Washington on November 12, 1953 to Delmer and Betty Goude, and spent her childhood on a farm in Washtucna with her two brothers and two sisters—an experience that quietly shaped her and remained meaningful to her throughout her life.

She graduated from Washtucna High School in 1972. She participated in sports, band, theatre, and 4-H. She loved her job at the drive-in, where she learned to make malted milkshakes that she continued to make throughout her life. Karen moved to the Tri-Cities in 1972. She graduated from Claire's Beauty College and went on to meet and marry her husband, Donald Charles Landoni, in 1973. They met through mutual friends at a party. After getting married, they lived in Moses Lake, Washington for four years, where they had their first child, Steven. After moving to Pasco in 1977, they continued to grow their family and went on to have two daughters, Amy and Rachael.

They spent their honeymoon on the Oregon Coast, which started a lifelong tradition. Their trips to the coast grew from the two of them to a party of 20. For her family, the coast wasn't just a destination, it was an annual highlight, the place where memories were made and love kept growing.

Karen's favorite role was being a grandma. She was blessed with 12 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. She loved and prioritized supporting her grandkids by cheering from the stands, applauding at school plays, and showing up for every game, concert, and milestone in between. She loved investing in their hobbies as well. She never arrived at any event empty-handed -- always bringing snacks for all, money for the concession stands, and a stern word for a ref or an ump. Gathering every Sunday after church for Family Dinners was one of her longest held traditions. Her motto was clear: if you left hungry, it was your own fault.

Karen was also known for her love and acceptance of other people. She didn't know a stranger. Her home was always open and her kids and their friends often gathered there. She not only kept everyone well fed but she also stayed up late playing games, listening and giving advice. Her nieces and nephews could often be found here as well. Everyone loved the Landoni House.

Karen held a variety of jobs over the years. She loved the time she spent babysitting and went above and beyond when taking care of other people's children. While working as a Hallmark Card vendor, and prior to that as a book and magazine vendor, she made friends wherever she went and always left jobs better than she found them. She joined her daughters, daughter-in-law, and other friends and family, working for many seasons at a local Halloween Store. She prided herself on her customer service and her over-the-top displays. She also worked for many years for the Pasco School District where she was deeply invested in the kids she worked with. She was passionate about education and was often involved in PTA and other school matters. Karen had a natural affinity for children and found particular joy in teaching a Sunbeam class at church, a role she loved and took seriously for many years. When she wasn't working outside the home, she spent her time and talents making and selling crafts.

Karen was a true homemaker. She loved sewing, painting, baking, scrapbooking, and gardening. Countless hours of wiffle ball, football, hide-and-seek tag and many other outside games and adventures have been played in the yard she spent years developing for her family. She was so excited the year she installed a zipline for her grandkids. Most weekends during good weather, you could find her kids and grandkids working alongside her in her yard.

Music played an important role in Karen's life, and she came from a musically gifted family. She carried that appreciation with her and valued the way music connected people across generations.

Karen had a presence that was immediately felt, and a laugh that people instantly recognized.

Though Lewy Body Dementia brought many challenges and hardships, it did not take away the things Karen was known for. She continued to love people, enjoy music, and laugh at silly moments. Even as her world became smaller, those familiar traits remained a source of comfort to those who loved her.

Karen was preceded in death by her parents, Delmer and Betty Goude; her brother Brian; and great-granddaughter Rome. She is survived by her husband, Donald Charles Landoni; her children, Steven (Lisa) Landoni, Amy (Jason) Buchanan, and Rachael (Kent) Sanders; twelve grandchildren (Easton, Graycie, Colton, Spencer, Trenton, Aubrey, Tyson, Josephine, Carson, Addison, Paisley, Tate); two great-grandchildren (Bo, Arizona); and her siblings Gerald, Patricia, and Janice.

Her Memorial Service will be held on Friday, February 13, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, located at 2004 24th Avenue, Pasco, Washington.