We Also Lost Suzi Quist Marmorat, Dwight Coleman, and Mark Mosher...

May they rest in peace.

Karen Karkau Schmidt

Since graduating from Davis in 1970, I have attended the UW, graduating in 1974 in Anthroplogy.  I co-owned a small business in Seattle for several years, “Fritzi Ritz Vintage Clothing”.  First we were located in Fremont, and then relocated to the Pike Place Market for several years.

In 1986 I stopped being self-employed and went to work as an accountant for Nordstrom in their downtown Corporate Accounting department.  I was married in 1986, and have one son who is now 25.  He is living in Tacoma, working part time and attending Tacoma Community College.

After “retiring” from Nordstrom in 2006, I went to work at the UW where I still work full-time in Grant and Contract Accounting.  I live in the University District so work is near home. 

In my free time I enjoy belonging to a book group for over 25 years – we meet monthly to discuss a book, and I would say reading is one of my life passions.  (Thank you to my mother and to Miss Tonnemaker, 3^rd grade teacher at Roosevelt Elementary School in Yakima!)

I also enjoying antiquing and collect vintage Bauer pottery, bakelite jewelry, and antique post cards.  My other hobby is playing chess, occasionally in tournaments.

I have tons of fond memories of Davis High and Yakima, and am really looking forward to seeing everyone in July at the park!

Karen (Karkau) Schmidt