Karen Jahncke de la Houssaye's Obituary
Karen Jahncke de la Houssaye passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2020 surrounded by family at her home in Covington, LA. She was born on October 26, 1945 in New Orleans, LA to the late Walter Grant Jahncke and Betty Lorch Jahncke.
Karen was the beloved wife of retired USAF Major Jean Paul de la Houssaye, Sr. for 55 years. She was the loving mother of three boys, Jean Paul de la Houssaye, Jr., Malcolm de la Houssaye, and Michael de la Houssaye. Karen was the proud grandmother of Jeanne Lea de la Houssaye, Grant de la Houssaye, Mason de la Houssaye, Harper de la Houssaye, Chloe de la Houssaye, and Faith de la Houssaye. She was the sister of Steven Jahncke, Michelle Roth, and Lorraine Ownby. She studied at Garland University in Boston. Her greatest job was raising her three boys but in her earlier career she was a Kindergarten Teacher, A Realtor, and managed at The Royal Sonesta Hotel in New Orleans.
Through her life she touched many people who were fortunate to know her big heart. She loved to read, travel, swim, tell stories of her time living in New Orleans, Mardi Gras, and the Old West. She loved her three boys and adored her six grandchildren.
A burial and celebration of life will be scheduled later. Please Share a Memory on the Tribute Wall at www.ejfieldingfh.com.
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