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Karis Ann Box was born 10/2/1949 in Toledo, Ohio. She passed way at home on Box Road, Grand Rapids, Ohio
after a brief illness.
Karis enjoyed getting things done. She grew up on a farm. She had many 4-H projects including sewing,
sheep and cattle.
She was first in her Grand Rapids High School graduating class and served as senior class president. She
was a Detroit Tigers fan and played softball over the years. She played with the Maumee Community Band
for several years. She was a quite person who enjoyed outings with her many friends.
Karis graduated from Bowling Green State University with a degree in Home Economics and taught food
service at a Mansfield High School and was in food service management at the University of Michigan and
at Bowling Green State University. Karis returned to school to become a dental hygienist. This led her
to become manager of the Toledo Dental Dispensary. She later completed a Masters Degree at the
University of Toledo and became an Occupational Therapist. She really enjoyed working with special needs
children.During her varied careers she worked with the Stranahan Foundation and the University of
Findlay.
Karis was preceded in death by her father, Boyd and her beloved cat Sam.
Surviving are her mother, Donna Box; her brothers, Doug(Cindy) and Joe (Becky) Box; her nephews, Geoff,
Wes, Jason and Dan; and her great-nieces, Lilian, Emma, McKinley and Madison. She enjoyed time with her
family especially her great-nieces and was looking forward to meeting Madison.
Visitation will be Sunday, August 18, 2019 from 4-8 p.m. at the Cavalry United Methodist Church in Grand
Rapids where funeral services will be held on August 19, 2019 at 11 a.m.
Any donations should be made to the choice of the donor.
