Katherine Marie “Katie” Fairchild

FAIRCHILD – Katherine Marie “Katie” Fairchild, aged 16 of Alto, slipped away peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, May 3, 2015. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Dennis A. Miller. She is survived by her parents, David and Kristina Fairchild; sister and best friend, Ellee; grandparents, Barbara J. Miller of Zeeland, Donna and John Kustron of Missouri, Ed and Leanne Fairchild of Holland; aunts and uncles, Michael and Melissa Fairchild, Andrew Beckman, Phillip and Kelly Beckman, Melissa Huizenga, Rebecca and Daniel Royce, Angela and Jonathon Wolters; and many beloved cousins. From the time she was little she wanted to be a veterinarian.  Her love of animals spilled over into many facets of her life.  She loved school and all that it encompassed - her friends, FFA and was even recently inducted in National Honors Society.  Her talent didn't stop there though.  She learned the art of TaeKwonDo at a young age and became incredibly skilled. She was currently attending Big Dog TaeKwonDo.  She volunteered with animals and at her church.  She loved her friends, kids she babysat and her family. Katie Marie loved God most of all. Memorial services for Katie will be held Thursday at 11:00 am at Holy Family Catholic Church, 9669 Kraft with Fr. Loc Trinh and Fr. Mark Bauer, cocelebrants. Inurnment in St. Mary’s Cemetery. Members of the family will receive relatives and friends at the church on Wednesday from 2-4 and 6-8 pm with a Rosary Service at 7 pm.   The family requests that memorial contributions be given to a memorial fund for Katie Fairchild at 5/3 Bank.