Karen Jean Blomquist

Karen Jean Blomquist 
October 17,1961 - February 19 2026
Karen J. Blomquist (Greene) lost her courageous two year hard fought battle with  cancer on February 19, 2026 at 5:30 pm. She was a remarkable woman and a quintessential Rocky Mountain girl. She was one of the prettiest and most ardent skiers on the local ski slopes. She hiked all the surrounding hiking trails with speed, stamina and a constant appreciation of nature and the outdoors.  She always cherished and enjoyed the  company of her three beloved boys Garrett, Justin and Ted and her daughter in law Chloe and her two beautiful grand daughters Maxine and Romy. Plus all the locals and acquaintances that became her friend and got to know her over the years. All of her sisters, her brother and mom, nieces and nephews in the extended and  incredible Blomquist family. And her two sisters in law and numerous nieces and nephews on the Greene side of the family. She was raised in Aspen by a wonderful local family that was always involved in some type of fun activities, skiing, hiking, Lake Powell adventures, trips to Mexico and other fun destinations, that instilled a thirst for travel and a creative and fun life style that she carried throughout her entire life.
The mountains were her cathedral and nature was her religion.
She was highly intelligent, some times a bit kooky, always game for a spontaneous adventure, funny, insightful, friendly, hard working ,attractive and athletic, she was the Aspen high school prom queen, a NAUI certified scuba diver, PSIA certified ski instructor, an awesome mother and grandmother, she spoke Spanish, was a fifth  generation western Coloradan, could throw a football with a tight spiral, could fix just about everything around her home, made great pancakes and always knew how a movie or murder mystery on tv was going to playout. She also had a large restaurant family in the valley, she worked at four iconic restaurants in the Aspen area The Copper Kettle, Syzygy, The Chart House and Il Poggio. She will be sorely missed by most everyone in the Aspen and Snowmass area.
She is survived by her husband Ted Greene and her two great sons Garrett and Justin Greene. Her mom Carol Blomquist, her brother Craig Blomquist, her sisters Linda Blomquist, Kristine Leahy, and Jenifer Pearly and lots of nieces and nephews.
Per Karen’s wishes a small private family memorial will be held in the near future.
Please feel free to donate to the Karen J.  Blomquist memorial fund care of Mary Ryerson, Alpine Bank 600 East Hopkins,Suite 101, Aspen, Colorado, 81611. Funds being given to Karen’s favorite local charities in her name.
Our entire family would like to express our appreciation and thank everyone who reached out to us, gave us support, brought us food, gave us hugs, brought good wishes and sent their love. Your kindness and friendship will not be forgotten.