I remember meeting Karyn while singing with the Sterling Singers not long before she was diagnosed. Oh how she made me feel important to her and I instantly loved her. She is where the Lord needs her now. I am saddened to learn that she is no longer with us in this life but am happy she isn't in pain any more and look forward to the day that I will see her again. Much love to her family. Tori Seegrist.

Very few people in the world are as kind hearted and gracious as Karyn. I met her while looking for my first house.  She was so kind to my son and me, I suspect she saw a bit of herself in me; a single mom trying to raise a little boy into a great man with no money. My son called her “Karyn with the red car.” She was my champion and worked so hard to find the perfect house, she would often check on my son and me well after the sale was complete.  My condolences to her family (she spoke often of her sons, and always expressed how proud of them she was) she will be missed.

I loved that glean in Karyn's eyes when she was about to say something wise and also when she was listening. She looked at me directly each time and had a grace and beauty that was almost addicting. I am grateful for the times we laughed and served together at Landmark. Karyn will be missed. A human life is a story told by God. ~Hans Christian Andersen

Heartfelt Condolences to all of Karyn's family, thoughts and prayers for you.  I was shocked to hear of her passing. Every time I saw her at work, she was in great spirits.  She will be missed.

I met Karyn about two years ago when I moved from Michigan after I lost my stomach to stomach cancer.  First thing I did when I arrived here and got established at my daughter's house, I went to Landmark, being in the Landmark community in Detroit since 1999.
That is where I met Karyn, mainly assisting at Advance Course Registration Team, that Karyn was a Leader. It has been a pleasure to assist with Karyn, as she being efficient  in being a Leader and considereate of each of us who assisted and to all participants, being a stand for each having their lives that they loved. 
When Karyn got unable to Lead anymore, after her surgery, I took her place in Advance Course Reg Team Leader. I quickly learned that it is no easy job. 
Later on, at my third time Leading the team, Karyn came back assisting...I did not that time, that that would be my last time seeing her and be in her committed presence.  I am sad that Karyn is gone. I wonder if I could be more to her as I was.
God bless, Karyn.
Love,
Olga Schmal

Your light is so bright that it brightened the lives of all that knew you. It continues to shine in all the beautiful memories your friends have of you. You've said a momentary goodbye to your wonderful family and friends here and now are continuing to share your gifts and talents through the veil and on the Lord's errand. I learned much from you and am grateful for your influence in my life.

Bye bye friend Karyn. Thanks for the twinkle in your eye. I so enjoyed your subtle humor and grace.

Karyn made such a difference in my life and in the lives of others -what a beautiful tribute -it truly tells much of who she was-

To all of Karyn's family: Karyn and I were best friends from the 2nd grade on. We would move in and out of each others lives but always managed to pick up where we left off. Another friend - Patti Low - was the 3rd member of our group. It's so hard to believe such a sweet spirit is gone. Bill and Jane I'm so sorry for your loss - you put up with our giggling overnights more times than you should have had to! And Steve, I'm sorry I never met you - but I know how very much you were loved by Karyn. She was a proud mother, grandmother, wife, daughter, sister -- and a very very good friend. I will miss her greatly. Prayers to her family.

I will miss our visits.  She was a unique woman, I can't wait to see her again.

Karyn, you were the first kind sole to really talk to my husband and I when we moved into your ward. You continued to be kind enough to listen and laugh often. We love and miss you. We know we will see you again. As you watch over us, try not to laugh too much! =)

Although we lost your amazing presence here on earth, Heaven is overjoyed at your return. We will miss you greatly! WE love you Karyn! - Sister G

Karyn,
We love you and thank you for your friendship. We know you now reside in "beautiful Zion built above".  May peace and comfort be with all your loved ones! Until we meet again.


I have known Karyn since second grade! We were friends from then on and we have floated in and out of each other's lives since we graduated from high school. Susan Ind Warren, Karyn, and I were inseparable in grade school: Karyn being a blonde, Susan being a redhead and me being a brunette. We were quite a crew.

Karyn and Susan have not lived in Minnesota since graduation from high school but we have been able to get together several times over the years and have noted how cool it was that we could just take up with our lives where we left off. 


I am eternally grateful that I got to see Kathy, her sister and parents Bill and Jane in Rapid City, SD in 2011 then Karyn and Steve in Utah on that trip. Karyn and her sister were here in MN this summer for our all-school reunion. We visited the neighborhood were she, Kathy, and Bill grew up and the housing edition her dad built then we got to tour Excelsior, MN.  Karyn and I got to see many of our high school classmates at the reunion. 

I have to laugh because Susan and I thought EVERYONE spelled KARYN with a "Y." I also remember what a ditz she could be sometimes. We were all getting our driver's licenses and Karyn was told to turn left so she put on her right blinker and went straight! We giggled about that for years. 

She will be missed.
I love you dearly, my friend.

Dear Karyns family.....My best memory of Karyn was on a family cruise with the Lofgrens and the Amersons in 2001. It was a family cruise of 18. We set sail out of California to the Caribbean for a week. We had a blast! One night at formal dinner Karyn and her sister Kathy were dancing the Macarena all around the dinning room!  They were laughing so hard and having so much fun! I think God called her home to teach dancing classes in Heaven. Love you Karyn...You were AMAZING! Nikki Amerson

I am so sorry for Karyn's passing.  We became good friends while singing with the Sterling Singers.  We rode together to practice and she was always upbeat even to the very end.  I felt in my heart when she went back to Texas this time, it would be her last because she was so weak.  I love you Karyn, and thank you so much for your friendship.  Heaven received a wonderful angel!!!

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.  May your memories bring you comfort.

I am sorry for her passing. Everyone will miss her.  She touched so many people.  I will miss our card playing, grooving to the music, and our New Years party.  I know I have to be good now so we can play cards again. I know where she is and it is the brightest star in the heaven.  miss you Karen
Diane Chase

Dear Cousin Steven,
    My heart absolutely breaks for you and for the rest of Karyn's family.  When we spent time at our 50th reunion last year, I was so concerned about your health situation but Karyn always seemed invincible.  She was a very special woman and I admired and loved her tremendously.  She was the
kind of woman that I would have chosen to be my best friend because of her honesty, humor, intelligence, and compassion for others.  Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Much love, Kayrene Bunnell Coddington

I am grateful that because of Christ, "Death is swallowed up in victory" (1 Corinthians 15:54). "He is the light and life of the world; yea, a light that is endless, that can never be darkened; yea, and also a life which is endless, that there can be no more death" (Mosiah 16:8-9).

My life has been richly blessed knowing Karyn. One memory comes to mind when my work for missing children took me to Salt Lake. Karyn showed up at the search & immediately went to work gathering, documenting, organizing--running tirelessly to hep find this missing girl. She was literally thrown into a whirlwind of chaos, and worked without seeking recognition--simply serving! What a tremendous example. Love you! Til we meet again. Dawn & jerrycans Davis

Karyn and the Lofgrens were family friends back in Minnesota.  We spent many summers vacationing together fishing in northern Minnesota.  Karyn was always the life of the party.  We had the best time a few years back at the anniversary reunion in Rapid City.  We were lucky enough to see Kayrn this July at our all school reunion.  She was proud of her family and so full of life.  Our sympathy to her family.
Love and prayers from the Don/Ema Anthony family.

Sincere condolences to Karyn's beloved family. I am so grateful for having her in my life and I shall miss her. She left me with some wonderful memories in the last few years that I will cherish in my heart. I look forward to the day when we will meet again, love you dear friend. I know you're already busy doing good, that's just your nature!

I am so sorry for your great loss. She was the most sweet and thoughtful lady when I met her.  She will always be with you in your heart everywhere you go.  My prayers go to you all.

Dear Family and Friends... I was so sorry to hear of Karyn's passing... I sing with Kayryn in Sterling Singers.... she was so kind and pleasant.... We will miss her a lot! We will also miss her voice an dspirit with us!  (or maybe her spirit WILL be there!)... Hugs, Kaye leCheminant

I'm so glad that I was able to meet Karyn. She was always such an amazing person to my family and I. Even though she was our realtor we felt as if we gained a great friend for a lifetime. Coming to check in with us or just her other kind gestures. Karyn will be greatly missed not only by me but my family as well. Our prayers go out to karyns family and we are sorry for your loss.

I only met Karyn a few times but she was always very nice.  I was sad when I found out about her passing.

Karyn was a very special friend and I will miss her very much. I will miss her laughter and all the good times we had over the years. I know that I will see her again some day. Rick, AJ, Paul, Dan, and Stephen. I am so sorry for your loss. I know how much you all loved one another. If there is anything I can do please email. I love you all.

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Karyn Sue Bunnell

January 19, 1951 – October 31, 2014

Levy Funeral Directors

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