Carolyn D. Katanski Pinter

1935 - 2017

Carolyn D. (Henry) Katanski Pinter died unexpectedly but peacefully in Columbia, Tenn. on June 2, 2017 at the age of 81.
Carolyn is survived by her children, James Katanski of Hartwell, Ga., Raymond Katanski of South Rockwood, Mich., and Jayme (James) Couch of Thompson's Station, Tenn.; grandchildren David (Rachael) Couch of Columbia, Tenn., Kristine Couch of Spring Hill, Tenn., and Kimberly Couch of Thompson's Station, Tenn., as well as great-grandchild William Couch (by David and Rachel Couch). Carolyn is survived by her three stepchildren, Chuckie (Kim) Pinter of Crossville, Tenn., Dianna Pinter of Wyandotte, Mich., and Susan (Chuck) Gilstorff of Traverse City, Mich. Carolyn is survived by her siblings Darwin (Dottie) Henry of Continental, Ohio, Diane Stein of Temperance, Mich., Lynn Henry of The Villages, Fla., and Valerie Hogan of South Lyon, Mich.
She was preceded in death by Coral Henry (father), Marcella Henry (mother), Stanley Katanski (husband) and Charles Pinter (husband).
Carolyn was born on Nov. 19, 1935 in Defiance, Ohio to Coral and Marcella (Bibler) Henry. She graduated from Airport High School in 1954.
She married Stanley Katanski in 1960 and welcomed three children with him: Raymond Katanski, James Katanski, and Jayme Couch. After Stanley's passing, Carolyn married Charles Pinter and gained three stepchildren: Chuckie Pinter, Dianna Pinter, and Susan Gilstorff. All of Carolyn's children remember her as a kind, gentle, patient, loving mother who encouraged them to pursue their goals and help others.
Carolyn was a longtime member of the Carleton VFW Post 4093 Ladies Auxiliary and a member of the Carleton Senior Citizens as well. She was an active and dedicated member of the Thompson's Station Methodist Church in Tennessee and loved singing hymns. Carolyn also enjoyed watching sports and spending time with her family.
Carolyn was a loving person. She loved God, she loved her family, and she loved everyone she met.
A memorial service is scheduled for 11 a.m. Monday, July 3, at Michigan Memorial Funeral Home Chapel, New Boston. Pastor William Kren will officiate the ceremony. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Carolyn's life.
In lieu of flowers, please submit donations to VFW.org or ALZ.org (Alzheimer's Association).