Karen Clinger Maestas
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Karen Clinger Maestas

  • September 8, 1940 - May 10, 2011
  • Payson, Utah
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“I was saddened to belatedly hear of Karen's passing. During my first 20 years at Mountain View Hospital, she was a terrific asset to Labor and...Read More » ”
1 of 18 | Posted by: Dr. Robert Clark - Salem, UT

“My condolences to your extended family. I was a Payson High School class mate with sisters Colette and Ardella (Gwen). I just learned Colette lives...Read More » ”
2 of 18 | Posted by: Ross P. Wilson - St. George, UT

“Stephanie & Greg We are so sorry to hear of you moms passing. Are thoughts and prayers are with you. ”
3 of 18 | Posted by: Brad & Traci Gull - Friends

“I have been out of town this week and just got home and read Karen's obituary. I was sad. What a great fighter she was. I loved to take care of...Read More » ”
4 of 18 | Posted by: Cindy Ford - Elberta, UT - Friend

“I met you back in the 60's I was a friend of Sharon's and Dennis, but I new of you over the years working in the payson Hosptial. We send our...Read More » ”
5 of 18 | Posted by: Mike & Gayle Valdez - UT

“Paul and family I am so sorry for your lose. Karen was such a sweet person and we share many memories. May her sole be at peace and the love of...Read More » ”
6 of 18 | Posted by: Suzanne Vasquez - Santaquin, UT

“We were so sorry to hear about Karen's passing. She was such a good person. We love when we were in the same ward. Our thoughts and prayers are...Read More » ”
7 of 18 | Posted by: Kathy Taylor - Payson, UT

“Pauline and Family: With Sympathy at the loss of Your Mother: It is with a very heavy heart that we send you this note. The sadness of the passing...Read More » ”
8 of 18 | Posted by: Darlene Anderson - Paysob , UT

“Dear Maestas Family: May I express my sincere condolences at the passing of Karen. She is a very classy women who had intense suffering but endured...Read More » ”
9 of 18 | Posted by: Dr. Niles W. Herrod - Provo, UT

“Dear Maestas Family: May I express my sincere condolences at Karen's passing. I had the pleasure of knowing her on a professional level. She was...Read More » ”
10 of 18 | Posted by: Dr. Niles W. Herrod - Provo, UT

“Karen affected and made better the lives of so many people. As friends and family, we will cherish the memories and times we could spend together. ...Read More » ”
11 of 18 | Posted by: Craig Jones - Salt Lake City, UT

“I enjoyed my friendship with Karen. She was always upbeat and helping others when she could. Her love of nursing showed in her compassion and empathy...Read More » ”
12 of 18 | Posted by: Karolyn King Thielman - UT

“Stephanie, we are so sorry to hear about your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and in our prayers. We love you. Anna and Herb ”
13 of 18 | Posted by: Anna and Herb Miner

“I am so sorry for your loss..Such a sweet person,so glad I was able to know her and her family...Prayers are with all of you. ”
14 of 18 | Posted by: Judy Davis - Spanish fork, UT

“Annette, I am so sorry to hear about your mother. She was a wonderful nurse who actually delivered my third son back in 1982. She was a part of all...Read More » ”
15 of 18 | Posted by: Melanie Jensen - Benjamin, UT

“I am so sorry to hear of your mothera passing, wish I was closer so I could put my arms around. Paulin , and Jack but I send my love to you at this...Read More » ”
16 of 18 | Posted by: marie brewer - delta , CO

“We offer our sincere condolances to the entire family in your lose. From Barry to Paul, who he has known and worked with for many years; from Vickie...Read More » ”
17 of 18 | Posted by: Barry & Vickie Nielsen

“Our condolences to the family of Karen. We will miss her. She was always so nice to us as well as was Paul. We know how the loss of a loved one...Read More » ”
18 of 18 | Posted by: Ray & Rusti Hallam - Benjamin, UT


Karen Clinger Maestas, age 70 of Payson, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2011 surrounded by her family.

She was born on September 8, 1940 in Mapleton, Utah, to Donald and Virginia Collins Clinger.

She married Paul Joe Maestas on October 16, 1957 in Elko, Nevada.

She is survived by her husband and five children: Pauline (Jack) Bryant, Ron (Karen) Maestas, Annette (Kevin) Anderson, Stephanie (Greg) Kramer, Stephen (Stacy) Maestas, 16 grandchildren, 1 brother Kenneth (JoAnn) Clinger and 5 sisters: Colette Shuler, Ardella (Gwen) Clinger, Anne (Marv) Holmes, Mary Jo (Paul) Naylor, Peggy (Cary) Zobell.

She was raised in Payson where she met and married her sweetheart. She went back to school after having her children and graduated from Weber State Nursing Program. She loved being a Labor and Delivery Nurse for 35 years. In 1997 she received a national award for Nursing Excellence and she will always be remembered for her kindness and compassion that she showed her patients.

She assisted in the birth of 15 of her 16 grandchildren and they were the light of her life. She loved supporting them in all of their activities. Most of her life revolved around family and family activities

She was a dedicated member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in various organizations within the church

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 14, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. in the Payson 14th Ward Chapel, 110 South 300 West, Payson, UT. Family and friends may call at the Walker Mortuary, 587 South 100 West, Payson, Friday, 6-8:00 p.m. or at the church Saturday, 8:45-9:45 a.m. Interment will take place in Payson City Cemetery.