Kara Nicole Blatzheim, prayer warrior
Kara Nicole Blatzheim, 45, of Dagsboro has been called home to be with the Lord unexpectedly Wednesday, April 7, 2021.
She was born in Salisbury, Md., Feb. 21, 1976, daughter of Michael and Jamie (Grise) Evans. Kara graduated from Indian River High School Class of 1994. Kara’s life work was first to be an amazing mother to her three daughters. She lived a simple life. She enjoyed all of God’s creations. She particularly loved the moon and over the years had several nicknames like, “Little Flower” and “Luna Flora.” Kara enjoyed helping other people through prayer and devotions. She loved birdwatching, making beautiful pieces of jewelry and rosaries.
Kara’s mission in this world was to be a prayer warrior. She constantly prayed for others, especially the needs of children. Even if you didn’t know Kara, she prayed for you. She faithfully provided prayer intentions to her close friend Father Ed Fahey daily. Kara was self-taught in theology and Latin. Her love of religion spilled over to others as she was proud to be a religious education teacher at St. Luke’s Catholic Church and spread ministry through her Third Order of Carmelites. Kara modeled her life after Saint Therese “Little Flower” of Lisieux. One of Kara’s favorite St. Therese quotes is “What matters in life is not great deeds, but great love.” Kara’s love for everyone was her trademark.
She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, George Grise and her father-in law, Robert Blatzheim. Kara is survived by her loving husband, whom she referred to as her St. Joseph, of 20 years, William C. Blatzheim; three daughters, Alexandria Noel Tushup, Riley Anne Blatzheim and Myah Elisabeth Blatzheim; her parents Michael and Jamie Evans; maternal grandmother June Grise; two sisters, Kristen Powell and her husband Sean, and Erin Dorey and her husband Chad; her stepsisters Mindy Evans and Missy Yoder; her mother-in-law, Mary Anne Blatzheim; her “adopted daughter,” Hannah Martz; and her new puppy Benson.
A walk-through viewing will be held from 4 to 6 p.m., Thursday, April 15, at the Ocean View Chapel of Melson Funeral Services, 38040 Muddy Neck Road, Ocean View. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, April 16, at St. Luke’s Catholic Church, 9903 Coastal Hwy., Ocean City, Md. The interment will be held privately at Wilgus Family Cemetery in Roxana. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, social distancing protocols will be observed and masks must be worn by everyone participating in any aspect of the service.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions in Kara’s name to St Luke’s Catholic Church, 14401 Sinepuxent Ave., Ocean City, MD 21842.
Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.melsonfuneralservices.com
