Kristofer Lynn Hultin
Kristofer Lynn Hultin was born September 11, 1951, in Owosso, Michigan, and passed away on December 23, 2024, in Lansing, Michigan. He was the youngest of five sons born to Arthur F. Hultin and Donna Prevey Hultin. He played tennis and was on the Owosso High School tennis team. He loved music, playing the French horn and serving as Drum Major of the high school band.
Kris grew up in Owosso and later moved to East Lansing to attend Michigan State University. He earned a B.A. in Sociology and after graduating, worked as a social worker in Flint. Later he pursued a degree in computer programming and spent 30 years as a Systems Analyst with Auto-Owners Insurance in Lansing, retiring in 2017.
In 1986, Kris met Mary Lee Lockwood, and they married in 1988. Together, they built a life filled with love and joy, welcoming their daughter Annika Kathryn Hultin in 1999. Kris excelled in his roles as a husband and father.
Known for his creative spirit, Kris enjoyed woodworking and spent countless hours crafting projects in his workshop. He also had a passion for golf and was an active member of the Auto-Owners Insurance golf league.
Kris will be greatly missed by his wife Mary Lee, daughter Annika, brothers Jerry (Jill) Hultin, Peter Hultin, Richard Hultin, Arthur (Lynne) Hultin, numerous nephews and nieces, cousins, friends and all who knew him.
The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 3, 2025, at First Presbyterian Church, 2021 N Aurelius Rd, Holt, MI. His family will receive friends at the church beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Friday.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Karmanos Cancer Center or Zero Out Prostate Cancer, First Presbyterian Church of Holt, or American Red Cross.
17 Messages to “Kristofer Lynn Hultin”
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Linda Mackay
December 26, 2024 at 1:15 pmLove you Mary Lee!! There are no words, my prayers are for you and Anika !
God Bless you!
Love, Linda and Gordie Mackay
Jeremy Hultin
December 26, 2024 at 6:42 pmWe’re thinking of you, Mary Lee and Annika, and we’re missing Kris. Thank you for this celebration of his life.
Love,
Jeremy
Peter Hultin
December 26, 2024 at 11:30 pmKris was a most kind and helpful and hopeful brother from his youngest days to his long days fighting for a full life despite so many trips to the operating room. Very early in childhood he wanted to be a missionary—and he was one.
Glad he and I had a last day on the golf course a few years back. And for the chance to help break in the cozy guest room Mary Lee and he set up to welcome visitors.
He left a chasm, but Mary Lee and Annika are a living legacy of his spirit.
I am confident the Father and Christ want to and will bring him back to the people and life he loved.
Joan Bauer
December 27, 2024 at 6:03 amMy thoughts and prayers are with you, Mary Lee and Annika, upon the loss of your husband and father. Kris was a good man and impacted the lives of so many people.
Susan Gordon
December 27, 2024 at 7:12 amDearest Mary Lee, I am thinking of you and sending my thoughts & prayers.
With love,
Susan
Jill Hultin
December 27, 2024 at 7:17 amDear Mary Lee and Annika,
You’ve both been a joy and comfort to Kris. We love you and grieve with you.
Jill
Susan Hinterman Ecker
December 27, 2024 at 9:04 amSweet MaryLee and Annika…..
I am so so sorry. I’m sending you my biggest hugs and all my love,
Susie
Sandy Lockwood
December 27, 2024 at 3:11 pmSo sad for you, Mary Lee, and Annika. It was a tough battle for Kris. We enjoyed the time we had with you—Kris was always so upbeat. I loved it when he read some of the chronicles of the Hultin family to us. You and Kris have been through so much. May God give you the strength to get through these sad holiday times. Your cousins, Jack and Sandy Lockwood
David and Anne Miranda
December 27, 2024 at 4:00 pmRemembering Kris and all the wonderful times we had together in the neighborhood. So many fun memories to be grateful for! Our prayers are with Mary Lee and Annika as they navigate this part of the journey, setting our sights on eternity and waiting for the reunion in the presence of the King of Kings!
Dulce, Aurora and Michael
December 28, 2024 at 10:34 amAlways in our hearts, remembering such a beautiful soul that we were all so lucky to have been able to meet. Kris (dad) was absolutely the best role model anyone could’ve asked for. My love and prayers go out to Mary and Annika, along with the rest of their family. May he rest peacefully in heaven.
Linda Moore
December 29, 2024 at 11:15 amWe are so so sorry to hear of Chris”s passing. He fought so hard and we could see his determination on his face every time he had a setback. Prayer go out to you and Annika and your families.
Karmela Thompson
January 1, 2025 at 1:31 pmI’m so so sorry for your guys loss prayers to marry Lee Annika and the family he will be greatly missed love you all!
Deborah Reid
January 3, 2025 at 1:03 pmDear Mary Lee and Annika,
Thank you for sharing your husband’s and father’s joy and talents with the parishioners of 1st Pres. Holt. Kris was always a delight to see and so helpful, He leaves a “ hole” in the many hearts he has touched. Knowing Kris is “whole” again will hopefully make the memories of good times start your hearts healing. May you feel the loving arms of GOD, family, and friends supporting you. Much love to you both.
I’m so sorry I missed the service as I was having a window replaced during the same time slot. Hope to see you soon,
BrightHeart Headrick & Lynda Bidlake
January 3, 2025 at 7:24 pmDear Mary Lee and Annika,
Although we only met Kris once, we are grateful to have had a chance to know him. We felt welcome in your home. We know the last several years have been very difficult, and we pray for your ease and comfort.
Love,
BrightHeart and Lynda
Susan Celsor’White
January 3, 2025 at 8:37 pmDear MaryLee ,
I wanted to write a few words to you. I would have been there but with my ability to walk due to surgery. Please know your in my heart, my prayers, and healing for your daughter and family.He was strong, and didn’t give up easy that was what I remember about him. I hope my cards help some part of his days to be abit brighter. Holding you close for clearer days of healing.
With Kindness and Love, Susan Celsor’White
Kathy & Mark Erickson
January 4, 2025 at 7:47 amThe celebration of life for Kris yesterday was perfect and we were so glad that we were able to be there. The pastor did an amazing job and the number of people there were a testament to their love and support for Kris, Mary Lee and Annika. May the love of the Father be with you Mary Lee and Annika to carry on the positive spirit that Kris possessed.
Jami Oesch
January 7, 2025 at 4:03 pmMary Lee and Annika – You don’t know me, but I had the pleasure of working with Kris at A -O for about 8 years before he retired. Even today I talk with my IT friends about this thing or that thing that I learned from Kris (and Jim R). As a business user who wanted to learn all of the things, Kris never acted impatient with me and answered my endless amount of questions. He left a lasting impression in my life and I can only hope that the people I train and teach look at my teaching of them as the same. I am truly so very sorry for your loss. He was a wonderful man.