Obituary

Remembering Dana Rae Lynn Carter

Dana Rae Lynn Carter, age 26, of Dorr, went to heaven on Sunday, March 15, 2015 due to accidental injuries.  She was born June 18, 1988.  Dana was a 2006 graduate of Grandville High School.  She attended GRCC and Aquinas College and graduated with a BSN degree in 2011.  She began her nursing career at Spectrum Health on the Neuro floor and then was able to transfer to the PICU at Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital.  It was her calling and dream to use her nursing skills to help the children and their families in their time of need. Although Dana never shared the impact she had on her patients and their families, it has been apparent that the light of Christ touched many patients, coworkers, and friends that Dana came in contact with in her 26 years.  Her favorite verse was Galatians 2:20.  Dana is survived by her husband, Jonathon Carter, who was the love of her life; parents, William and Karen Bowman; sisters Erin Bowman, and Leanne and her husband, Matt Zietlow; grandparents, Robert and Lois Bowman and George H. Karr; aunts and uncles, Robert and Crystal Bowman, Dan and Glenda Bowman, Rayanne and John Guiles, Shelia Breuckman, George Karr, and Melissa Karr; and many cousins.  Dana was preceded in death by her maternal grandmother, Barbara Karr; maternal great grandparents, Edgar and Elsie Frost, Raymond and Alice Karr; paternal great grandparents, George and Inga Bowman, George and Josephine Edsenga.  Funeral services will be held on Saturday 11 AM at Resurrection Life Church – Rez Center, 5100 Ivanrest Ave. SW, Grandville with Pastor Zach Rasmusson officiating.  Interment Rosedale Memorial Park.  Relatives and friends may meet the family Thursday from 5-8 PM and Friday from 5-8 PM at Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Drive SW.  Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital.

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March 26, 2015 10:24am

To the Bill & Karen Bowman Family, I am numb after a moment of disbelief. Say it ain't so. I cannot know the depth of your grief nor are there any words to describe what must be your unbearable sorrow. But please know that I am thinking and standing with you this hour as you shoulder the burden of losing your child, sibling, and wife. Leon Holt Leon Holt

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March 26, 2015 10:24am

Bill & Karen I watched her grow up. So sorry for your loss. Who can know the mind of God? Your family is in our prayers. May God give you grace through this difficult time. alison devries

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March 26, 2015 10:24am

So very very sorry to learn of your loss. I will continue praying for all of you to find peace Diane Richards

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March 26, 2015 10:24am

To the Carter and Bowman family. Our daughter in law worked with Dana. Even though we did not know her, we know that she and the other nurses who work with high risk children are angels on earth. Our own son and granddaughter were preemies . Our deepest condolences and prayers are with you. A donation will be made to the hospital in her memory. Julie Kent

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March 26, 2015 10:24am

Bill and Karen - I was shocked when I heard what had happened. Sometimes it is hard to understand why lives are cut so short, we just need to remember that God has a reason for it all. We will keep your family in our prayers Randy Wright

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March 26, 2015 10:24am

Karen and Bill...my thoughts are with you in this time of sorrow over the loss of Dana..from what I have been reading about her...she was a beautiful person and a very giving soul! Which I would expect no less considering who her Mom is! Hugs, kisses and prayers from me to help you both move forward! Love you, Karen! cindy st john

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March 26, 2015 10:24am

Bill and Karen, We are so sorry for your loss.We are so sorry your hearts are breaking. Dana was a beautiful, kind, compassionate and such a fine example of Christ's Love! You deserve the credit for that! Dana was always so KIND to our Hannah! Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time of sadness. Jennifer Ditmar

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March 26, 2015 10:24am

I worked with Dana for a short time at Costco. I believe the words I've heard to describe Dana are "spit fire". I am so very sorry for your loss and the heartache you are experiencing. I wish all of her family peace, God Bless! Trudy Reed

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March 26, 2015 10:24am

My deepest condolences to the Bowman family during this very difficult time. I've only met your family once but I've heard wonderful things about all of you over the years, from some very good friends of yours. I'll be praying for your family. Krystal Olmstead

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March 26, 2015 10:24am

To the family of Bowmans, my deepest condolences. I am very sorry about your loved one. I have heard some wonderful things about her through Bill. May there be peace and love. Betsy Smith

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March 26, 2015 10:24am

I am so sorry for your loss, words cannot express the sadness I feel for your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Micki Grandy

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March 26, 2015 10:24am

I can not comprehend what you are experiencing at this time but my heart is so sad for your loss. I pray for you, Bill and Karen and Dana's sisters, that you can find peace and live in the love that you have for Dana. Sheri Klassen

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March 26, 2015 10:24am

Dana took such good care of our little Kevin Joseph in the PICU, for many months. She was one of our very favorite nurses and we will always remember her. The Hargers

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March 26, 2015 10:24am

I don't understand why God chooses to take people in the prime of their life anymore than any of you do. This I do comprehend, that God's way's and thoughts are not our way's and thoughts, and I also rest in His Grace and Mercy,also looking forward to that blessed hope of His soon return. (Chorus from the Song Grave Robber by the Band Petra) "Where is the sting, tell me where is the bite When the grave robber comes like a thief in the night Where is the victory, where is the prize. When the grave robber comes And death finally dies." God be with you all. Kevin Cook

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March 26, 2015 10:24am

One of God's Angels ~ ^i^ ~ If tomorrow starts without me, And I'm not there to see, If the sun should rise and find your eyes All filled with tears for me; I wish so much you wouldn't cry The way you did today, While thinking of the many things, We didn't get to say. I know how much you love me, As much as I love you, And each time that you think of me, I know you'll miss me too; But when tomorrow starts without me, Please try to understand, That an angel came and called my name, And took me by the hand, And said my place was ready, In heaven far above, And that I'd have to leave behind All those I dearly love. But as I turned to walk away, A tear fell from my eye, For all my life, I'd always thought, I didn't want to die. I had so much to live for, So much left yet to do, It seemed almost impossible, That I was leaving you. I thought of all the yesterdays, The good ones and the bad, I thought of all that we shared, And all the fun we had. If I could relive yesterday, Just even for a while, I'd say good-bye and hug you And maybe see you smile. But then I fully realized, That this could never be, For emptiness and memories, Would take the place of me. And when I thought of worldly things I might miss some tomorrow, I thought of you, and when I did, My heart was filled with sorrow. But when I walked through heaven's gates, I felt so much at home. When God looked down and smiled at me, From His great golden throne, He said, "This is eternity, And all I've promised you. Today your life on earth is past, But here life starts anew. I promise no tomorrow, But today will always last, And since each day is the same way, There's no longing for the past. " So when tomorrow starts without me, Don't think we're far apart, For every time you think of me, I'm right there, in your heart." Angel Above

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March 26, 2015 10:24am

Bill and Karen,We are so sorry for the loss of your beautiful daughter, Dana. Our hearts ache for you.God"s Peace and Love be with you. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Jerry and Irene Talen Irene Talen

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March 26, 2015 10:24am

God used Dana while she was here on earth! She impacted so many people, and we were blessed to have known her and her family. Such a sweet, caring, young woman! Praying for peace and comfort for her husband and family. Keri Kuiper

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March 26, 2015 10:24am

It was our privilege to know Dana. She was an extra special person and will be missed by everyone who knew her. Jean Strange

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March 26, 2015 10:24am

To Jonathon: It is with such sadness I read of your wife’s accidental death and felt compelled to write to you. My son, Joshua, was admitted to HDVCH on November 12, 2014 with a traumatic brain injury due to being struck by an auto crossing the road on his way to school. He was in critical condition having undergone a craniotomy to relieve pressure on his brain, and suffering from a severely broken leg as well. Your wife, Dana, in addition to being such a beautiful young woman, was one of the nurses that stayed with him on two or three occasions during his time in intensive care or the PICU at HDVCH. She was a fantastic nurse and I often thought of her and her tenacity in caring for her patient, my son. She worked tirelessly on her twelve hour shifts and brought comfort to us by witnessing her dedication, concentration and responsiveness to Josh’s needs while he was so heavily sedated. May she rest in peace and may you be comforted by her memory as a special person and an exceptional nurse to those she cared for so much. God bless from the entire Nolan Family in Muskegon, MI Robert Nolan

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