Karen Riley

[Ben Ruset]

Folks,

I just got news that Karen Riley, author of Whispers in the Pines: The Secrets of Colliers Mills, Voices in the Pines, and the Pine Barrens of New Jersey Arcadia book passed away yesterday. This is the email that I received:

Hello friends,
Our dear friend Karen Riley went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 20th around 7:30am. Thank you all for your continued prayers for her family during this time.
Those of us who had the pleasure of knowing Karen can attest to the fact that she was an incredible individual and friend, filled with the joy of the Lord and a true example of how we should love others as Jesus did. May her life and testimony continue to be an encouragement to us all that God redeems, restores and transforms lives.

Her funeral service will be this Tuesday, the 23rd for those of you who would like to attend. A memorial service will be held at the beach in Ocean Grove in early May.

The fundraiser will be held this coming Saturday night. Come find out what Karen's ministry is all about and how you can help to continue her legacy. Thank you to those of you who expressed interest in donating towards the cause. I will be in contact with each of you on the arrangements of how to pick up or drop off those donations.

Funeral ServiceWill take place this Tuesday, April 23rd at 11am-12pm at Holy Cross Crematory 842 Cranbury Rd, East Brunswick, NJ

Fund Raiser for Karen's Ministry
Will take place, as scheduled, on April 27th at Saturday, April 27th at Cornerstone Chapel Calvary from 7pm to 9pm.

Memorial ServiceWill be held in May - details to follow.

 

[Ben Ruset]

I met Karen after I did a review of Whispers in the Pines for this site. She has been a supporter of NJPineBarrens.com as well as a supporter of my own writing and a good friend. I will really miss her.

 

[GermanG]

I've had several long, enjoyable phone conversations with Karen in recent months and she visited our office barely a month ago. It was a shock to learn of her illness and now such sad news she is gone. The Pine Barrens has certainly lost a true friend.

 

[Teegate]

I for the first time had a flurry of email conversations with her in recent months. She was exceptionally nice.

Guy

 

[NJChileHead]

I'm very sorry to hear the news.

 

[Spung-Man]

Karen will be missed. She provided refreshing new ways to look at the Pine Barrens, its inhabitants, and its advocates. Too bad she never got to see the completion of the latest project, Legendary Locals of the New Jersey Pine Barrens, which had a combination of contemporary and historical characters. To her credit, she recognized that the Pine Barrens continued south of the Mullica despite her northern base. There were so many good candidates for the latest book that a sequel was planned. I hope Andrew, her business partner, is able to carry the torch.

S-M

 

[turtle]

I had recently spent a most lovely afternoon with Karen. She had just learned of the progression of her illness. I will miss her sparkling personality and devotion to the area. She promoted the Pines with love and introduced many people to its unique nature. Peace to her family and friends.
Terry

 

[bobpbx]

Here is a nice bit of information on Karen:

http://www.oceancountysignal.com/20...chronicles-pine-barren-history-in-books/7936/

 

[Teegate]

Here is an update on Karen Riley's book.

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New Local Book: Legendary Local of the Pine Barrens of New Jersey

Arcadia Publishing is pleased to announce your area is the focus of Legendary Locals of the Pine Barrens of New Jersey by local authors Karen F. Riley and Andrew Gioulis. Releasing on October,21 2013, this new title contains vintage images coupled with facts and anecdotes revealing the character of the people who make up the fabric of the communities of the Pine Barrens. While famous personalities are included, this book also highlights the unsung heroes and stories of humanity that have shaped the area.

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[Jerseyman]

Guy:

I made final edits to the book in two sessions a couple of weeks ago for Andrew, so the publisher is moving quickly to place the finished work on the market.

Best regards,
Jerseyman

 

[Teegate]

Thanks Jerseyman!

 

[Teegate]

You can preorder.

http://www.amazon.com/Legendary-Locals-Pine-Barrens-Jersey/dp/1467100811

 

[Ben Ruset]

Jerseyman,

Thanks for stepping in to see the book to completion. I know Karen was really proud of the work that she did on it.