Ms Kari Van Winkle's Obituary
Kari Van Winkle, 33, passed away on September 9, 2013 in Redlands, CA. She leaves behind to cherish her memory her partner Ryan, her daughters Brianna and Linzey. Also surviving her are her parents Micheyle and Lee, her grandparents, two brothers and one sister.
Kari was born in 1980 at Travis AFB, CA. She was always a happy and free spirited person. When Kari and Andy (1 ½ years older brother) were growing up Andy was always in trouble. Later on Mom found out that it was Kari who was the instigator!!
One year at Christmas Kari received ballet and tap shoes. She cried because she didn't know how to dance! She then took lessons for many years and loved it.
She attended Pacific High School where she made many life-long friends. On her way home from school she would stop by St. B’s cafeteria to get food.
After graduation in 1998 she attended some classes at Riverside Community College. In 2000 she met a 'hottie' named Ryan. They had two beautiful girls named Brianna and Linzey. The girls were her pride and joy.
She enjoyed cooking and baking. If you were lucky enough to get invited to dinner you may have had to wait until 9pm to eat, but it was well worth the wait.
Kari is now in a better place with Grams making crafts and watching over us.
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