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Karina Baxter Obituary
Age 56, of Burton (formerly of Grand Blanc), died Sunday, September 23, 2012. Memorial services will be held at 3:00 P.M. Saturday, September 29, 2012 at Bristol Road Church of Christ, 1315 W. Bristol Rd, Flint, with dinner to follow. Minister Dr. Brian Stogner will officiate. Those desiring may make contributions to P.A.W.S. Rescue of Swartz Creek (www.pawsanimalrescue.org). Karina was born November 10, 1955 in Flint. She graduated from Grand Blanc High School in 1973 and was recruited to work for Chevrolet Motors shortly thereafter. She left Chevrolet to begin a family in 1981 and later earned a B.A. in Mathematics and with teaching certifications in Mathematics and Science from the University of Michigan-Flint in 2001. She loved teaching, tutoring, cars and helping those in need, whether they were human, furred or feathered. She is survived by her three children, Anita, Andrew and Brian Baxter; their father, Kenneth Baxter; her mother, Margaret Newberry; brother, Gary Michael; close friends, Cathy Hyrman and Mike Joslin; and her many beloved pets. She was preceded in death by her father, Clare Mintline and her brother, David Mintline.
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Liz Reed
October 28, 2012
I am so saddened to hear of Karin's passing. I've known her through the years but most recently chatting with her at either Indian Hill Elementary where she would sub or at McFarlen Library where she would tutor. I know she will be greatly missed. My condolences to all her family.
October 25, 2012
My deepest sympathies to your family at this difficult time. Karin and I had a lot of classes together during our school years. She was always friendly and involved in everything. It is hard to lose such a good spirit.
Love to the family,
Ellen Cooper Augustine
debi McCarthy
October 25, 2012
So sorry about the lost of a friend from high school. My heart goes out to her family at this time.May she rest in peace.
Elizabeth Davis-Petrides
October 24, 2012
My sympathies to Karen's family. I remember her as a nice girl in elementary school. What a wonderful legacy she has left as a teacher and mother!
Sandi Winton-Horner
October 24, 2012
I too had the honor of knowing Karin. We had graduated with the class of 1973 from GBHS. Later meeting up with our girls through the Girl Scout functions. We had occasions to catch up at the class reunions. Karin was a gentle and kind person with a smile big enough for everybody!! Strength to your children and may God give you rest.
Jennifer Enskat
October 24, 2012
I've only just heard of Karen's passing this morning. Such a shock. Outside of one brief moment at a reunion, I had not had the opportunity to see her since high school. I remember a bright girl; kind and always with a ready smile. I'm so sorry for her family. I'll keep you all in my thoughts.
October 23, 2012
Mrs. Baxter was a sweet loving woman. I enjoyed her as a teacher and a friend. My mom and her became good friends also. I only just now learned of her death. I'm so sad :( prayers with her family. -Sirena Collins
Beth Machielse
October 23, 2012
I am very sorry to hear of Karin's passing. She was a very kind and caring person and I will miss seeing and talking with her at the library in between tutoring math students. My deepest sympathy to the family as you mourn your loss.
Cheryl Ferguson
September 28, 2012
My dear friend Karina was a beautiful person. She was a kind and compassionate friend/teacher and those that had the good fortune of knowing her were blessed by her goodness and decency. She was a selfless giver, humble and grateful in the face of adversity; I'm a better person for having known her.
I will miss her hugs, admiring her beautiful vegetable and flower gardens, her cooking and her laughter. We shared many adventures and misadventures and I'd like to believe that she will still be riding shotgun with me signing over the radio as I journey through life without her.
I love you and will miss my Angel. I know you are at peace now. Till we meet again my friend.
My heart grieves with your family and friends. You are in my prayers.
Cheryl
Sue Suh
September 28, 2012
So sorry to hear of Karin's passing! I have very fond memories of co-leading our daughter's Girl Scout troop together and working on other "kid related" things at Indian Hill School. May you take comfort knowing she is at peace and with God now.
September 27, 2012
We are truly sorry for your loss.Karina was a wonderful person.Our thoughts and prayers are with you. The Drs. and staff at Grand Blanc Veterinary Hospital
September 26, 2012
We are truly sorry for your loss. Karin was always a kind a gentle person to us. May the Angels hold her close and watch over her family during this difficult time. Our prayers are for you. Janet, Michael Boudreau & family
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