Karen Kay Buiter, age 64, of Kentwood, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, August 9, 2019. Karen had a kind, loving heart, and a good sense of humor. She loved going to the Cherry Street Center and loved attending and being involved in Dutton United Reformed Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Evert and Dorothy;  brother, James; and brother-in-law, Randall Grooms, Sr. Karen will be lovingly remembered by her sister, Linda Grooms; brother, Alje Buiter; and family. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.