Jean C. Karell

Birth date: Jun 10, 1919 Death date: Apr 11, 2007

Jean C. Karell, age 87, of Grand Haven passed away Wednesday, April 11, 2007, at a Muskegon hospital. She was born June 10, 1919, in Robinson Township to John and Laura (Prentice) Cameron, and she married Stephen Karell on June 20 Read Obituary

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Anonymous

966w ago

Jean Karell was my Grandmother. My childhood memories are full of good times together. Along with many others in Grand Haven, she taught me how to swim, sail, and love the water. I remember her taking me camping at the state park, sleep overs where we would roast hot dogs and marshmallows in her fireplace, singing songs, picking raspberries along the side of her house, putting up her Christmas tree every year with my cousins, Christmas morning at her house, trick-or-treating in her neighborhood every year with my Dad, open swim at the high school once a week in elementary school, playing Old Maid card games, helping her cook dinner using my very own apron she kept in her kitchen for me, parking in her driveway every day during high school,and many more. As a child I was always greeted at her door with open arms and big hug.##imported-begin##Lisa Nowlen##imported-end##

Anonymous

967w ago

My heartfelt condolences to the Karell family:
Jean was the last of my "Cameron" cousins. As children we had some wonderful times at our Ravenna farm.In about l925, we spent many Sundays with
our family picnics and playing in the creek. My parents were Roy and Maude
Millard. Ruth Balcom 3495 Harding St. Conklin,MI I am 87 yrs. old.##imported-begin##Ruth Millard Balcom##imported-end##

Anonymous

967w ago

Dear Friends:

I was sad to read that Jean Karell had passed on. As a fellow swimming instructor, she was very helpful and encouraging when I was learning how to teach young children.

There must be thousands of accomplished swimmers who can attribute their acquirement of skills to her methods and patience.

Thanks, Jean, for making the world a better and safer place.

Richard Becker
Kobe, Japan##imported-begin##Richard Becker##imported-end##

Anonymous

967w ago

Sorry to hear of Jeans passing. She was a great friend to our family for decades and I know you'll all miss her.

Bruce Bethke (Ella's son)##imported-begin##Bruce Bethke##imported-end##

Anonymous

967w ago

Mrs Karell taught me to swim way back in the late 50's and into junior high (class of '67 with Jean)... She was one of the most positive people to be around... school, church or community. Fond memories.. Ruth Achterhof##imported-begin##Ruth Achterhof##imported-end##

Anonymous

967w ago

To the Karell Family - I have great memories of your parents and mine(Carl & Dort Braun) and the great times we had at family gatherings. We will continue to keep your family in our thoughts.##imported-begin##Craig Braun##imported-end##

Anonymous

967w ago

Dear Karell Family,

My prayers and condolences to your family. I have thoroughly enjoyed knowing Jean for many years in the Mary Circle at the Church of the Dunes. I admired her in many ways and will surely miss her.##imported-begin##Connie Curtis##imported-end##

Anonymous

967w ago

From San Diego - Condolences on your family's loss. I had the privilege of working with Jean when I was a 6th grade teacher, bringing 27+ students to her swimming classes once a week. She was marvelous! All those 11-year olds, in water, varying skills in swimming {including none} and she made it all work - an amazing woman. Her smiles and humor came only at the end of each session, when she knew that all her students were safe and had helped improve their swimming skills. Yeah, she sure was good at it!
- Craig Powers -##imported-begin##Craig Powers##imported-end##

Anonymous

967w ago

Steve & Jean,

Thinking of you during this difficult time. Our thoughts & prayers are with you.

Marcia & Tim##imported-begin##Marcia & Tim Bottje##imported-end##

Anonymous

967w ago

Dear Steve, Jean, Randy & Lisa,

My sympathy and prayers are with you in the loss of your mother & grandmother. She was a stern swimming teacher but I thank her for teaching me how to swim. I remember parking at her house during High School and how nice she was to me. Take care and God bless you all.

Amy##imported-begin##Amy (Bice) Schmidt##imported-end##

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