Kristeen Marie Roman's Obituary
Mrs. Kristeen Marie Roman, age 50, passed away Monday, May 9, 2016 in Muskegon, Michigan. She was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on June 8, 1965 to Duane and Myrna (Carey) Root and moved to Norton Shores as a child. Kristy graduated from Mona Shores High School in 1984, Western Michigan University with a BA in Elementary Education in 1988, and later received her Masters of Education from Western Michigan University. She was an educator at heart, and loved the Mona Shores School District. She adored her students and her colleagues and would often be found attending her student’s extracurricular activities. Most importantly, she loved her family and always put them first. Kristy was a member of St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church. On June 22, 1996, Kristeen married Anthony J. Roman in Norton Shores and he survives her along with their two children, Connor and Sarah; her parents, Duane and Myrna Root; father-in-law, Peter Roman; two brothers, Stephen (Susan) Root and Timothy (Eva) Root; sister, Kelly Root; many loving aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, in-laws dear friends and colleagues. She was preceded in death by her mother-in-law, Rachel Roman. MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL will be celebrated 11:00 AM Friday, May 13, 2016 at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church with Rev. Fr. Donn P. Tufts presiding. VISITATION will be from 5-8 PM Thursday, May 12, 2016 at the Walburn Chapel, 1547 W. Sherman Blvd., 231-759-8565. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Connor and Sarah’s Education Fund c/o Tony Roman.
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