Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Lehman, Karen Bethel (Sawdy) December 13, 2020
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Hasting's Reminder-Sat. December 19, 2020

KAREN BETHEL LEHMAN
Karen Bethel (Sawdy) Lehman, age 63, of Hasting's entered eternity on December 
13, 2020. She was born May 19, 1957, the daughter of Fredrick Raymond and Doris 
June (Mote) Sawdy.

Karen loved and lived for her Lord each and every day. She obtained a special 
child-like faith and was never afraid to share those beliefs with everyone she 
knew. Her family was the most important thing in her life, next to her God. She 
loved supporting people that were going through challenging times, even though 
she had many of her own.

Karen always put others first, often putting her needs last. She worked as 
general Manager for Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, before retiring in 2000, due 
to health issues. She loved the Detroit Tigers and fishing.

She spent a lot of time over the years volunteering for Mackenzie's Animal 
Sanctuary and her genuine love of dogs were a big part of that. After 
retirement, she loved crafting, card making, and gardening.

Karen was loved by so many people, because she gave of her love so freely. She 
will be missed by all!!

Preceded her in death were her parents, and her father-in-law, Harold Lehman.

Karen is survived by her husband Mark Lehman; sons Daniel (Tiffany) Lehman, 
Christopher (Blythe) Lehman, RJ (Shawnee) Williams; grandsons Ethan (Susana) 
McMahon, Mathew Lehman, Jordan Shirey, great-grandson Liam McMahon; sister, 
JoAnne (Merle) Emery; brothers, David (Anne) Sawdy, Steven (Tanya) Sawdy; 
mother-in-law, Jean Lehman; brother-in-law, Jeff (Jan)Lehman. Gary Lehman, Paul 
(Katie) Lehman, many nieces and nephews, as well as several great nieces and 
nephews who were a very important part of her life.

Private interment at Campbell township Cemetery in Clarksville.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

In lieu flower, donations my be made to Mackenzie's Animal Sanctuary 8935 
Thompson Rd, Lake Odessa,MI 48849. MI 48849.

Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home. To leave an online condolence visit 
www.girrbachfuneralhome.net

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