Karen Yeager

From Turtledove

Karen Yeager (nee Culpepper) was married to Jonathan Yeager. The two began to date in high school, but nearly broke up after Jonathan went into orbit and had a fling with Kassquit. After the death of Jonathan's mother and the entry into cold sleep of his father, Karen and Jonathan took over the care of Donald and Mickey. Eventually, they had two sons, Richard and Bruce. She and Jonathan were both on board the Admiral Peary when it left for Home.