Karmen Inman

Karmen Inman, 65, was born May 13, 1953, in Iowa City, Iowa to Gladyce and Elmer Korte. She passed away at home on September 26, 2018, surrounded by the love and comfort of her family.

After college, Karmen received a teaching certificate and began her career as an educator. She was very involved with boys and girls Camp Fire youth programs, serving as District Director of Camp Hantesa.

Karmen and her husband spent many years as foster parents which led to growing their family through adoption. She was a devoted member of Epworth United Methodist Church. Karmen was active in the church choir, gracing many people with the amazing voice God gifted her with.

Karmen touched so many people’s lives and hearts. She was a magnificent wife, mother, and grandmother, and will be greatly missed by all her family and friends.

Karmen is survived by her loving husband of 38 years, Doug Inman; children, Lori Inman, Brittany (Benny) Smith, Joe (Annie) Inman, Ashley Inman, Dayvon Inman, Patrick Inman, Marcus Inman, and William Inman; 14 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren; siblings, Karla (Don), Karl (Ruth Ann), Kurt (Sue), and Kasey (Jerry); sister-in-law, Katie Korte; as well as other loving relatives and many special friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Elmer and Gladyce; infant sister, Birtha May Korte, and her brother, Keith Korte.

A celebration of life will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 29, 2018, at 510 Railroad Street, Carlisle, IA 50047.

Visitation will be held from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m., Sunday, September 30, 2018, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue in Des Moines. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m., Monday, October 1, 2018, at Epworth United Methodist Church, 412 Euclid Avenue, with burial to follow at Elm Grove Cemetery.

In loving memory of Karmen, memorial contributions may be directed to Camp Fire Heart of Iowa, 5615 Hickman Road, Des Moines, IA 50310.

Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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