Karen Jean Galvin (Seidl)

life story

Our beloved mother passed peacefully surrounded by family and covered in love.

We are truly blessed to have had this precious time with her and to be a reflection of the love and compassion she has so freely given to all who have encountered her.

Karen was born and raised in Saint Paul, MN. She is preceded in death by her parents Thomas and Delores Seidl, siblings Gail Seidl and Patricia Maloney, ex-husband Greg Galvin and son Mark Manseau. Karen was survived by her children Greg(Donna), Pat, Mike, Dan(Renee),Brian(Jen) Galvin, and daughter Kate Oertli (JD), her 13 grandchildren, sister Denise, brother Denny and many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.

Special thanks to Allina Hospice for their tender care and support.

Her hands held me gently from the day I took my first breath.

Her hands helped to guide me as I took my first step.

Her hands held me close when the tears would start to fall.

Her hands were quick to show me that she would take care of it all.

Her hands were there to brush my hair, or straighten a wayward bow.

Her hands were often there to comfort the hurts that didn't always show.

Her hands helped hold the stars in place, and encouraged me to reach.

Her hands would clap and cheer and praise when I captured them at length.

Her hands would also push me, though not down or in harm's way.

Her hands would punctuate the words, just do what I say.

Her hands sometimes had to discipline, to help bend this young tree.

Her hands would shape and mold me into all she knew I could be.

Her hands are now twisting with age and years of work,

Her hand now needs my gentle touch to rub away the hurt.

Her hands are more beautiful than anything can be.

Her hands are the reason I am me.

memorial service

Celebration of Life

July 22, 2021

Jimmy's Event Center 3565 Labore Rd, Vadnais Heights, MN 55110, USA

Please join Karen’s family and friends in celebrating her remarkable life.

Light hors d’ oeuvre’s will be served and drinks available for purchase.

Family requests to limit traffic in and out from 7-8pm while a remembrance and eulogy is led by Pastor Ben.

Come as you are and share in the love and memory of our beautiful mother.

Karen will be laid to rest at an intimate family burial at Resurrection Cemetery in Mendota Heights on Friday July 23,2021 at 1130am.

Funeral/Cremation Provider: Crescent Tide Cremation Services