Background
Larson, Karen Elaine was born on December 19, 1947 in Fort Worth, Texas, United States. Daughter of William Edelen and Eloise Marie (Gavin) Naylor.
Larson, Karen Elaine was born on December 19, 1947 in Fort Worth, Texas, United States. Daughter of William Edelen and Eloise Marie (Gavin) Naylor.
Bachelor of Science, Eastern Michigan University, 1972. Postgraduate, Washtenaw University, 1973.
Charge and staff therapist, St. Joseph's Mercy Hospital, Ann Arbor, Michigan, 1968-1973; instructor respiratory care, U. Detroit, 1973; assistant director respiratory care, Harper Hospital, Detroit, 1973-1975; administrative director cardiopulmonary and neurology services, Harper Hospital, Detroit, 1976-1989; director cardiopulmonary and neurology services, Riverside Hospital, Trenton, Michigan, 1975-1976; administrative director cardiopulmonary and neurology services, MediTech Association, Livonia, Michigan, since 1988; owner, Larson's Farmers Insurance Agency, Inc., Livonia, since 1989. Instructor Henry Ford Community College, Dearborn, Michigan, 1982-1983, Marygrove College, Detroit, since 1972.
Member forum on clinical specialties Joint Commission on Health Care Organization, Chicago, 1987-1989. Member American Association for Respiratory Therapy (secretary since 1974), American Society Repiratory Care Administration, American Lung Association (director 1985-1988), Metropolitan Society Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (director 1977-1980), Detroit Zoological Society, Toledo Zoological Society, Fairlane Club, Renaissance Club.
Married Keith Alan Larson, June 23, 1979. Children: Mathew David, Joshua Ryan, Brandon Eric.