Karyn Marie Courter

December 9, 1962 - December 15, 2020

Karyn Marie Courter, 58, of Essexville, our generous, kind, and selfless wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend was born into eternal life on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at McLaren Bay Region. Karyn was born in Detroit on December 9, 1962, the daughter of William T. and Frances (Powers) Billings. She graduated from Central Michigan University, receiving her Bachelor's Degree in Education in 1986. Karyn briefly taught in the Bullock Creek district in Midland. While at a party, she happened to meet a young man by the name of Thomas Courter II. They instantly hit it off, dated, fell in love, and were united in marriage on December 20, 1986. Their almost 34 years of marriage was blessed with two children and countless memories. Karyn was known for her beautiful voice. She enjoyed singing in choirs throughout her life and was also a collector of elephants. Her charitable and loving ways will forever live on. Karyn leaves to cherish her memory, her husband, Tom Courter; children, Amanda (Adam) Wojasinski and Michael Courter; parents, William and Frances Billings; sister, Cheryl Askwith; in-laws, Amy (Craig) Moten, Jeannie (Ben) Haasen, Sharon Courter, and Scott Courter; nieces and nephews, Cheryl Lynn Askwith and Kyra Askwith, Laurie (Kathy) Thrush, Benjamin (Dawn) Tisron, Jr., Sherrie Mason, Amanda Mason, Amber Courter, Adam (Sandy) Courter, Scott Courter, and Kayla Courter; many great-nieces and great-nephews, along with her beloved dogs, Karma and Lady. Karyn was preceded in death by her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Tom and Nancy Courter, and her sister-in-law, Linda Courter. Karyn’s family will be present to receive visitors on Sunday, December 20, 2020 from 2:00 PM until 5:00 PM at Skorupski Family Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 821 N. Pine Rd., Essexville, MI 48732. On Monday, December 21, 2020, Karyn will be taken to Our Lady of Czestochowa Parish (St. Stanislaus Kostka Church), where visiting will continue from 9:00 AM until Karyn’s 10:00 AM Funeral Liturgy. Fr. Rick Filary will officiate with cremation to follow. The Rite of Committal and Inurnment will be held privately in St. Stanislaus Kostka Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to the wishes of the family. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family online at www.skorupskis.com.