 KIRKLAND, KARIN Karin passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 23rd. She was and is much loved and will be missed by her family, husband Russ of 53 years; daughters Lee Ann and Dana; sons-in-law Patrick and John; granddaughters Holly and Hillary; and her sister, Jane and her family; as well as countless dear friends. Karin was born in Morgantown, WV. She graduated from McKeesport High School in McKeesport, and attended Grove City College, both in PA. Russ and Karin moved to Socorro in 1979 to operate the Sears catalogue store, and Karin subsequently owned and operated the JC Penney catalogue store. She was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church, and had passions for gardening, jewelry making, and animal welfare. She volunteered with APAS and worked at the Socorro city animal shelter. Services will be held Saturday, June 28th at 11:00am at the First Presbyterian Church in Socorro. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Animal Humane Society would be appreciated.
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