Karen Potter Obituary
In loving memory of Karen Potter (Wyoming, Michigan), who departed this world on January 4, 2026 at the age of 86. Karen leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her husband Gary Jay Potter; her parents, Andrew Snyder and Anna Snyder; her siblings, Russell Snyder, Arlene Hogan, Joyce Pike and Ronald Snyder; her parents-in-law, Gerrit and Winifred Potter; and her brothers-in-law, Charles Dittman and Warner Pike.
She is survived by: her children, Kimberly, Thomas VanderKlay, Victoria Potter, Darci Jaye and Ross VanderKlok; her grandchildren, Brock, CaraLynne VanderKlay, Audra, Corey Kross and Chase VanderKlay; her siblings-in-law, Linda Snyder, Robert, Hermina Potter and Linda Dittman; Kiana, Tate, Theo, Isaac, Ashlyn, Anden and Carter. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
If anyone wishes to make a contribution in her memory, Karen suggested St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (https://www.stjude.org) (Matthew 19:14 Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.").
