Karen A. Holman's Obituary
Karen A. Holman, age 55, passed away Tuesday, June 1, 2021 surrounded by her family following a brief and courageous battle with cancer. She was born on November 22, 1965 in Port Huron to Lou and Ellie (McCarvell) Kar and resided in the West Michigan area for most of her life.
Karen loved her Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, with all her heart. That love was also poured out on everyone around her. She served others by giving of her time and through her gifts of cooking and baking. All who knew her can attest; if you attended a Karen-hosted party, you left with a belly full of wonderful food, and a heart full of love. Karen was a deeply devoted wife, mother, Grammy, sister, daughter, and friend. Her legacy of servanthood, God-given wisdom, and Jesus’ love will carry on for generations. She is deeply loved and will be desperately missed.
On July 12, 1986, she married Kevin Holman and this summer would have celebrated 35 years of marriage together. SURVIVORS include her loving family including her husband, Kevin; three daughters, Sammy (Reid) Nicholson; Tori Holman; and Ellie (Jacob) Passorelli; two grandchildren, Oakland and Lyla Nicholson; her parents, Lou and Ellie Kar; in-laws, Chuck and Ann Holman; siblings, Kevin (Marie) Kar, Krista (Mike) Harmon, Kathy (Chris) Keiser, and Kelley (Bob) Osterman; along with many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by loving aunt and uncle, Jackie and Tim Ritter. A CELEBRATION OF LIFE will take place 2 PM, Saturday, June 12, 2021 at Summit Church (15020 Stanton St. West Olive, MI 49460) with Pastor Todd Hostetter officiating. VISITATION with the family will be 2 hours prior to the service at church, from 12-2 PM. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions in Karen’s name may be given to Second Chance Farm (12272 Sleeper St. Grand Haven, MI 49417). Share memories with the family online at www.sytsemafh.com. Arrangements by The Lee Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services, 6291 S. Harvey St. Norton Shores, MI 49444 (231) 798-1100.
To view Karen's Celebration of Life, you may click this livestream link just prior to her service: https://live.summitwestolive.org/
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