Photo courtesy of Gephart Funeral Home - Bay City
Jan 8, 1994 - May 7, 2015
We have many fond memories of Katelyn and Dakota visiting and having a great time together. Katelyn touched alot of lives and she will always be remembered with a smile on her face. Our prayers go out to Dakota and Kates family to be strong thru this so very difficult time and times ahead.
We are with you D just let us know,
Aunt Niece , Uncle Terry
May 12, 2015
I miss you so much. My sweet, loving Granddaughter. My Little Star, Shine Forever. Save a spot at your side for me.
Colleen Koss
May 12, 2015 | Bay City, MI
Rebecca, Colleen, Doug and my dear son Dakota. I am at a loss for words for my heart is broken for all of you! We had Katelyn for only 6 years and those what if's will forever reside within me.
I loved Katelyn's giggle and our debates, her knowledge was vast and unending, I loved traveling with her if only in spirit with the adventures she wish to take! Katelyn was much like a feather in the wind.
Please know, if I could take only an ounce of pain from you all I would do so in a...
Loree Van Wormer Wilson
May 12, 2015 | Bentley, MI
Dakota, So sorry for your loss D. God bless you and your beautiful soul, Love Kelly Luce
Kelly Luce
May 12, 2015 | Sterling, MI
Dear Doug and Coleen and family,
We were sorry to hear about Katelyn. We are keeping you all in our prayers. We can't make the memorial service but our hearts will be there with you all. God Bless you and your family.
Love, Bob and Esther
May 12, 2015
Becca, so sorry to hear about your daughter. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time
Julia Reinhardt
May 12, 2015 | Bay City, MI
Rebecca, I am so sorry to hear about Katelyn. Sending my thoughts and prayers to you in this time of sorrow
Dawn Cepo
May 11, 2015 | Bay City, MI
Becka, I'm truly heartbroken for you. Please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss of Kate. My heart goes out to you.
Jennifer Rowell
May 10, 2015 | Bay City, MI
All the time we spent together going out and talking has been nice. I'm going to miss you so much we was so close but your in a better place now with grandma I live and miss you Katie
Ashley Payne
May 10, 2015 | Bay City, MI
Tipmore, Katelyn ElizabethEssexville, MichiganOur beloved daughter, granddaughter, sister, wife, cousin and friend left us on Thursday, May 7, 2015. Katelyn was born January 8, 1994 in Bay City, Michigan to Rebecca E. Haller and Arthur E. Pugh (now Halladay). Katelyn graduated from Garber High School in Essexville, Class of 2012, and was pursuing further education at Delta College with the intent of a career involving the environment. She married her husband Dakota L. Tipmore on October 31, 2014, she enjoyed film, music, literature, nature and animals, she will be especially missed by Namira, Little Man and Noodle. Katelyn is survived by her husband, Dakota L. Tipmore; mother, Rebecca E. Haller; brother, Silas D. Piotrowski; sister, Haley Pugh and grandparents, Colleen and Doug Koss.At the request of Katelyn cremation has taken place. A celebration of her life will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at the Gephart Funeral Home, Inc. Friends may call at the Gephart Funeral Home, Inc. on Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. and until the time of service. In lieu of flowers those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider a memorial contribution to the Bat Conservation International, P.O. Box 162603, Austin, TX 78716.We all shine on, like the moon and the stars and sun….carry on and on and on.
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