Karen Lee (Kiwi Bird) Christiansen-Schleiger, 71, passed on June 8, 2025 at 10:20 p.m. Her birthday was October 20, 1953 which speaks to her lovely and clever sense of humor. She is survived by her beloved children, Ahndine Tobi Mason and Chris Schleiger (both of Portland, Oregon) and Rose West and beloved grandchildren, Gabe, Nathan, and David of (Concord, CA). Kiwi was born and raised in Newport, OR with her sister, Sue Christiansen-Capri (her beloved home of mama ocean). She lived in Tigard, OR during her last years at Avamere Park Place, and was thriving in her studio apartment home for 15 months, where she was scooped up immediately by the “Cool Club” because she was so fun to be around. She has many lifelong friends (The Girls) who live in the Newport area, and was known for her interior decorating passion. She was married to her beloved husband, Ron Schleiger for 42 years, and retired from her nursing career of 40 years. Her memorial will be at the Hallmark Resort at 1:00 p.m. in Newport on September 7, 2025. She will be missed by many. Any donations can be made to the American Heart Association.