Karen Bethel Lehman

Karen Bethel (Sawdy) Lehman, age 63 of Hastings, Michigan, entered eternity on December 13, 2020. She was born May 19, 1957, the daughter of Fredrick Raymond and Doris June (Mote) Sawdy.

Karen loved and lived for her Lord each and every day. She obtained a special childlike faith and was never afraid to share those beliefs with everyone she knew. Her family was the most important thing in her life, next to her God. She loved supporting people that were going through challenging times, even though she had many of her own. Karen always put others first, often putting her needs last. She worked as General Manager for Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, before retiring in 2000, due to health issues. She loved the Detroit Tigers and fishing. She spent a lot of time over the years volunteering for Mackenzie's Animal Sanctuary and her genuine love of dogs were a big part of that. After retirement, she loved crafting, card making, and gardening. Karen was loved by so many people, because she gave of her love so freely. She will be missed by all!!

Preceding her in death were her parents, and her father-in-law, Harold Lehman.  Karen is survived by her husband Mark Lehman; sons Daniel (Tiffany) Lehman, Christopher (Blythe) Lehman, RJ (Shawnee) Williams; grandsons Ethan (Susana) McMahon, Mathew Lehman, Jordan Shirey, great-grandson Liam McMahon; sister JoAnne (Merle) Emery, brothers David (Anne) Sawdy, Steven (Tanya) Sawdy, mother-in-law Jean Lehman, brothers-in-law Jeff (Jan) Lehman, Gary Lehman, Paul  (Kathie) Lehman, many nieces and nephews, as well as several great nieces and nephews, who were a very important part of her life.

Private Interment at Campbell Township Cemetery in Clarksville, Michigan. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. In lieu flowers, donations may be made to Mackenzie's Animal Sanctuary 8935 Thompson Rd, Lake Odessa, MI 48849.  Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home.  To leave an online condolence, visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net .