Kevin Richard Karns

Kevin Richard Karns, 39, of Bella Vista, Ark., died Monday, March 10, 2014, at Mercy Hospital in Roger, Ark. He was born on Nov. 28, 1974, in Westminster, Colo., to Richard Henry Karns and Janice Marie Preuss Karns. He grew up in Denver, Colo. He moved to Bella Vista three years ago from San Diego, Calif. He worked for Tyson Foods for over nine months as a diesel mechanic. He was an avid snow boarder, skate boarder, loved bass fishing and working on his car. He is survived by his father, Richard "Dick" Karns and wife, Karen, of Aurora, Colo.; mother and husband, Janice Karns and William "Wayne" Cloud of Bella Vista, Ark.; and his beloved dog, Kida. He will be sorely missed by family and friends. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are by the Bella Vista Funeral Home & Crematory, 2258 Forest Hills Blvd., Bella Vista, Ark. Online condolences may be made at www.funeralmation.com.