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Karen Zylstra

Grand Rapids, Michigan

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ZYLSTRA - Karen Rae, 70, of Hopkins, MI, died on Sunday, January 9, 2011 at Metro Hospital in Grand Rapids. She was born on July 1, 1940 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Victor and Pauline (Susemihl) Bistodeau. Karen was known as a "social butterfly" to her family and friends, she loved to be...

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Just as we began reaching out to one another again, the Lord called Karen home. It was a blessing to see Karen at mom's funeral. She and I began emailing each other and playing "catch up", making plans to get together soon. It just shows us all that we are not promised tomorrow. Karen was like a second mom to me and a good friend to my mom. God felt that mom needed a friend while in heaven, therefore, he gave her the best one. It was not too long ago that I was in your shoes so I know all...

Just as we began reaching out to one another again, the Lord called Karen home. It was wonderful to see Karen at mom's funeral and it rekindled some good memories. Karen and I started emailing each other and was playing "catch up". We had plans to get together this year and so forth. This is a true example that we are not promised tomorrow. Karen was like a second mom to me and we will not be able to finish what we started. But God wanted a GOOD friend for my mom, therefore, he gave mom...

It was nice to see Karen at mom's funeral along with Denise. She was always a good friend to the family. I enjoyed the times when they would take me to her parents house in Wayland, the farm. She was a good friend to our family. I will see her again in heaven.

Karen I have had the great pleasure of knowing you and your family for many years.We have laughed, and cried many times. and worked together. Lets not forget the many cups of coffie we have shared as well.
Although you are going to be missed so very much, I know you are in great company in heaven, with mom and Jacob along with many others, family and friendsd alike.
I will see you again, in due time.
I love and miss you, Cindi ( Miller)Meendering

It was so wonderful seeing Karen at my Mom's funeral. As sick as she was she drove herself there to say "good-by" to one of her dearest friends. She knew me right away, and said "there's Barb.
I'm so thankful she's with Mom and in the presence of our dear Lord.

To the entire family my prayers and thoughts are with you. Rejoice in the fact that if "you " know Jesus you will see Karen again. She's in a much better place, healed, and whole. God Bless you all.

Karen was always a special friend to the Stanfield family.The good'ol Donald Street days!!! I will always remember our Mom and Karen playing cards at the kitchen table and drinking coffee. She was always such a dear friend to Mom. Such a sweet person and great bread baker too!! We can rejoice in knowing that they are now in heaven together. Our prayers are with all of you as you walk through this time.

Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal. Karen we have gone many miles as cousins but many more as friends & family. You will be sadly missed,the memories will always go on. I have many of them stored in my heart. Thanks for always being there for not only me but all your friends & family. Love you much Cuz

We little knew that morning that GOD was going to call your name. In life we loved you dearly, in death we do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you, you did not go alone; for part of us went with you, ths day GOD called you home ~ You left us peaceful memories, your love is still our guide; and though we cannot see you, you are always at our side. ~ Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same; but as GOD calls us one by one, the Chain will link again...