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Pauline Alice Garner, 81, passed away peacefully in her sleep at the family farm on Friday, August 8, 2025. She was born on January 26, 1944, in Hazel Park, Michigan, to the late Paul and Henrietta Krosing. Pauline grew up in Fife Lake and graduated from Kalkaska High School. In 1962, she married her high school sweetheart, Murray Lee Garner, Sr., and together they made their home at the family farm gifted to them by Murray’s parents. They spent 59 loving years there, raising their two children, Murray Lee Garner, Jr., and Catrina Johnston (Michael), both of whom continue to live on the Garner homestead. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Murray, as well as her siblings Paul, Margaret, Beverly, Jack, Jim, Larry, Edna, Patricia, and Alice. She is survived by her two sisters, Betty Findley and Mickey Ubl (Mike), as well as many cherished nieces and nephews. Pauline’s greatest joy in life was being “Nana” to her two grandchildren, Sydney Roberts (Nic) and Camryn Roberts, who lives at the farm. She spoiled them endlessly—letting them play in the mud, eat ice cream for breakfast, make crafts, and filling their lives with love, laughter, and far too many photographs. She never missed an event and celebrated every moment with them. While raising her children, Pauline loved camping, traveling, attending sporting events, and opening her home to their friends—some of whom stayed for months or even years. She never knew how many people she’d be cooking for until they wandered downstairs, but she always had room at her table and love in her heart. Pauline and Murray shared countless adventures—camping, fishing, and hunting in Canada, the Upper Peninsula, and out West. Pauline love snowmobiling and NYE bonfires with the Johnston family and fall camping trips with Tony and Linda Johnston during her younger years. When not traveling with her husband, and/or family, she could often be found in Fife Lake with family, mushroom hunting, baking, painting, crafting, playing bingo with friends, enjoying campfires, or challenging someone to a game of “Sorry” or Yahtzee. She retired from the U.S. Post Office in 2009, where she was known for her friendly smile and long chats with customers. Pauline was a social butterfly who could turn a quick trip to the grocery store into a full afternoon, simply because she knew—and spoke with—everyone. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Garner Family Farm on Saturday, August 16, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Flowers, plants, or cards may be sent to 3367 Road SE, Kalkaska, MI 49646. Pauline’s love was unconditional, her kindness limitless, and her presence unforgettable. She leaves behind a legacy of warmth, generosity, and joy that will live on in the hearts of her family and friends forever.

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Pauline Alice Garner

January 26, 1944 - August 8, 2025