Karen L. Holland, age 67, of Mount Vernon, was called home to the Lord on Friday, June 26, 2020 in the presence of her loving family.
Karen was born in Mount Vernon, Ohio on March 16, 1953. She was the daughter of Clifford Graham and Norma (Dah) Jeanne (Burger) Graham. In 1971, Karen graduated from Mount Vernon High school and pursued an education degree at Bowling Green State University. She married John Holland September 1, 1973 in Mount Vernon, Ohio. Their 47-year journey of love included many Disney and beach adventures, passion for animals, sporting events, and caring for their children, and grandchildren.
Karen was a proud member of First Christian Church and served as a youth pastor for many years. Karen was a lifelong learner and teacher. She worked within the Mount Vernon City School District before moving on to serve at risk students in Columbus. Her family and loved ones meant everything to her. She created magical memories with them by making every holiday and birthday special, enjoying many Disney and beach trips, attending school and sporting events, and always showing them her unconditional love and support. Her servant heart complimented her spunky never give up spirit. Her spirit will continue to shine through in her grandchildren whom she loved to the moon and back.
Karen will be greatly missed by her loving husband John of 47 years; daughters, Amy (Chris) Buttke; Jennifer (Matt) Keller; son Kurt (Allyson) Holland; grandchildren, Brittany Zymslinski, Trevor and Riley Buttke; Addie, Tayte and Palmer Keller; Jackson and Blake Holland; mother, Jeanne (Burger) Graham Spearman; a host of loving sisters in law, cousins, nieces, nephews; friends and her beloved dogs.
She was preceded in death by her father Clifford Graham, stepfather Robert Spearman, father and mother-in-law, John and Sara Holland and a niece Mindy Rostetter.
Friends may call on Thursday, July 2, 2020 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Dowds-Snyder Funeral Home, 201 Newark Road, Mount Vernon, Ohio 43050, where a funeral service will be held on Friday, July 3, 2020 beginning at 10 a.m. Burial will follow in Mound View Cemetery.
Memorial contributions in Karen’s name may be made to the Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center.
Published in Mount Vernon News (OH)
Karen was born in Mount Vernon, Ohio on March 16, 1953. She was the daughter of Clifford Graham and Norma (Dah) Jeanne (Burger) Graham. In 1971, Karen graduated from Mount Vernon High school and pursued an education degree at Bowling Green State University. She married John Holland September 1, 1973 in Mount Vernon, Ohio. Their 47-year journey of love included many Disney and beach adventures, passion for animals, sporting events, and caring for their children, and grandchildren.
Karen was a proud member of First Christian Church and served as a youth pastor for many years. Karen was a lifelong learner and teacher. She worked within the Mount Vernon City School District before moving on to serve at risk students in Columbus. Her family and loved ones meant everything to her. She created magical memories with them by making every holiday and birthday special, enjoying many Disney and beach trips, attending school and sporting events, and always showing them her unconditional love and support. Her servant heart complimented her spunky never give up spirit. Her spirit will continue to shine through in her grandchildren whom she loved to the moon and back.
Karen will be greatly missed by her loving husband John of 47 years; daughters, Amy (Chris) Buttke; Jennifer (Matt) Keller; son Kurt (Allyson) Holland; grandchildren, Brittany Zymslinski, Trevor and Riley Buttke; Addie, Tayte and Palmer Keller; Jackson and Blake Holland; mother, Jeanne (Burger) Graham Spearman; a host of loving sisters in law, cousins, nieces, nephews; friends and her beloved dogs.
She was preceded in death by her father Clifford Graham, stepfather Robert Spearman, father and mother-in-law, John and Sara Holland and a niece Mindy Rostetter.
Friends may call on Thursday, July 2, 2020 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Dowds-Snyder Funeral Home, 201 Newark Road, Mount Vernon, Ohio 43050, where a funeral service will be held on Friday, July 3, 2020 beginning at 10 a.m. Burial will follow in Mound View Cemetery.
Memorial contributions in Karen’s name may be made to the Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center.
Published in Mount Vernon News (OH)
Karen L. Holland, age 67, of Mount Vernon, was called home to the Lord on Friday, June 26, 2020 in the presence of her loving family.
Karen was born in Mount Vernon, Ohio on March 16, 1953. She was the daughter of Clifford Graham and Norma (Dah) Jeanne (Burger) Graham. In 1971, Karen graduated from Mount Vernon High school and pursued an education degree at Bowling Green State University. She married John Holland September 1, 1973 in Mount Vernon, Ohio. Their 47-year journey of love included many Disney and beach adventures, passion for animals, sporting events, and caring for their children, and grandchildren.
Karen was a proud member of First Christian Church and served as a youth pastor for many years. Karen was a lifelong learner and teacher. She worked within the Mount Vernon City School District before moving on to serve at risk students in Columbus. Her family and loved ones meant everything to her. She created magical memories with them by making every holiday and birthday special, enjoying many Disney and beach trips, attending school and sporting events, and always showing them her unconditional love and support. Her servant heart complimented her spunky never give up spirit. Her spirit will continue to shine through in her grandchildren whom she loved to the moon and back.
Karen will be greatly missed by her loving husband John of 47 years; daughters, Amy (Chris) Buttke; Jennifer (Matt) Keller; son Kurt (Allyson) Holland; grandchildren, Brittany Zymslinski, Trevor and Riley Buttke; Addie, Tayte and Palmer Keller; Jackson and Blake Holland; mother, Jeanne (Burger) Graham Spearman; a host of loving sisters in law, cousins, nieces, nephews; friends and her beloved dogs.
She was preceded in death by her father Clifford Graham, stepfather Robert Spearman, father and mother-in-law, John and Sara Holland and a niece Mindy Rostetter.
Friends may call on Thursday, July 2, 2020 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Dowds-Snyder Funeral Home, 201 Newark Road, Mount Vernon, Ohio 43050, where a funeral service will be held on Friday, July 3, 2020 beginning at 10 a.m. Burial will follow in Mound View Cemetery.
Memorial contributions in Karen’s name may be made to the Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center.
Published in Mount Vernon News (OH)
Karen was born in Mount Vernon, Ohio on March 16, 1953. She was the daughter of Clifford Graham and Norma (Dah) Jeanne (Burger) Graham. In 1971, Karen graduated from Mount Vernon High school and pursued an education degree at Bowling Green State University. She married John Holland September 1, 1973 in Mount Vernon, Ohio. Their 47-year journey of love included many Disney and beach adventures, passion for animals, sporting events, and caring for their children, and grandchildren.
Karen was a proud member of First Christian Church and served as a youth pastor for many years. Karen was a lifelong learner and teacher. She worked within the Mount Vernon City School District before moving on to serve at risk students in Columbus. Her family and loved ones meant everything to her. She created magical memories with them by making every holiday and birthday special, enjoying many Disney and beach trips, attending school and sporting events, and always showing them her unconditional love and support. Her servant heart complimented her spunky never give up spirit. Her spirit will continue to shine through in her grandchildren whom she loved to the moon and back.
Karen will be greatly missed by her loving husband John of 47 years; daughters, Amy (Chris) Buttke; Jennifer (Matt) Keller; son Kurt (Allyson) Holland; grandchildren, Brittany Zymslinski, Trevor and Riley Buttke; Addie, Tayte and Palmer Keller; Jackson and Blake Holland; mother, Jeanne (Burger) Graham Spearman; a host of loving sisters in law, cousins, nieces, nephews; friends and her beloved dogs.
She was preceded in death by her father Clifford Graham, stepfather Robert Spearman, father and mother-in-law, John and Sara Holland and a niece Mindy Rostetter.
Friends may call on Thursday, July 2, 2020 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Dowds-Snyder Funeral Home, 201 Newark Road, Mount Vernon, Ohio 43050, where a funeral service will be held on Friday, July 3, 2020 beginning at 10 a.m. Burial will follow in Mound View Cemetery.
Memorial contributions in Karen’s name may be made to the Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center.
Published in Mount Vernon News (OH)
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