MASON – Karen Sue (Gerhardstein) Pitts died May 4, 2021 at the age of 73. Born August 30, 1947, she was a lifelong resident of Mason. Karen was married for 37 years to James Pitts. The two had 8 children between them, 24 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. She had a lifelong love of bowling, having volunteered in adult and youth leagues and serving many various roles for more than 45 years. In February 2007 she was inducted into the Michigan Bowling Hall of Fame in recognition of her many decades of service.
Karen also loved to crochet and has made afghans, blankets and christening dresses for many loved ones over the years. She also enjoyed making Christmas ornaments annually for her friends and family, and made beautiful silk flower bouquets for her children's weddings. Family members have special memories of their times visiting Jim and Karen’s summer trailer at Miller Lake Campground in Hopkins, Michigan.
Karen is survived by her husband, Jim. She is also survived by her children Michelle (Ty) Grams, Melissa (Wendell) Curry, and step children Darby (Steve) Zick, Paige (Dan) Bilyeu, Stacey (Charles) Trapani, Leigh (Jeff) Damaske, Kile (Michelle) Pitts and Darrin Pitts. She is also survived by three brothers, Alan Gerhardstein,Terry (Renae) Gerhardstein , and Randy Gerhardstein . In addition to her grandchildren and great grandchildren, she is also survived by 3 nieces and 1 nephew. She was preceded in death by her parents, Leo Gerhardstein and Donna (Cochran).
Visitation will be held on May 16th from 2-4 and 6-8 at Gorsline-Runciman Funeral Home, 621 S. Jefferson St., Mason. Funeral and burial services will be held on May 17th at 11 am. at North Aurelius Cemetery, Columbia Rd. Mason.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.grbdmason.com for the Pitts family.
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