Kristin Lynn Munger, age 56 of East Lansing, MI passed away on Saturday, November 27, 2021. She was born on April 23, 1965 in Lansing, MI the daughter of Dr. Kenneth K. and Norlyne B. (Niehus) Keahey.
She was a East Lansing High School graduate with the Class of 1983. Kris then graduated from Michigan State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education. As a lifelong Spartan fan, you could often find her on game days wearing green and white and cheering on the team. In high school and college, Kris spent many hours on the tennis court playing competitively and sharing her love of the sport with kids by teaching lessons. Kris spent summers in college working at Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming. The friendships and memories that Kris made while out there were some of her most cherished.
In adult life, Kris could be found spending time on MSU’s campus enjoying the botanical gardens, going to musicals and plays, and teaching English as a Second Language at Martin Luther Chapel where she was an active member. Kris had a talent for poetry and found refuge in the written word. Weeks before her passing Kris realized her dream of having a book of poetry published, Awakenings.
On the day that Kris passed away, her family and friends knew her heart was smiling. MSU won that day and it snowed - which was something that Kris loved. Quietly outside, big snowflakes fell and a red cardinal perched on the bird feeder outside her window, a sign that Kris had found peace.
To cherish her memory Kris is survived by her mother, Norlyne Keahey; sister, Lisa (Mark) Skinner; nephew, Eric (Crystal) Skinner; niece, Jessica (George) Donnelly; great-niece, Grace Donnelly. She was preceded in death by her father, Dr. Kenneth Keahey, and her sister, Kelly Jo Wyatt.
A Celebration of Kris’ Life will be held on Saturday, May 14, 2022 at Martin Luther Chapel located at 444 Abbot Road, East Lansing, MI 48823. There will be visiting with family and friends beginning at 1:00 pm followed by the Memorial Service at 2:00 pm. After the service, you are welcome to stay for light refreshments and fellowship. Those desiring to make a memorial contribution in her honor may do so to the Martin Luther Chapel 444 Abbot Road, East Lansing, MI 48823.
We welcome folks to add memories or photos to Kris' memorial page: https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/east-lansing-mi/kristin-munger-10469317. The family is being served by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes East Lansing Chapel.
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