On April 21, 2017, Kari Von Cross, went home to be with his passed away and Saviour, Jesus Christ. Kari was born June 22, 1970 in Pampa, TX. He was a youth sports coach, a scout leader and a deacon in his church. Kari was passionate about helping others. He volunteered countless hours to mission trips with his church to go into communities that had been ravaged by natural disasters, to help rebuild and spread the word of Jesus. He loved kids and was always involved as a coach and mentor. He always put others first.The one word that described Kari best was committed. No matter what he did, he was totally committed. Kari was a building engineer for Granite Properties for 17 years. He had numerous opportunities to go elsewhere, but like everything Kari did, he was committed to Granite and the people he worked with and chose to stay with them.His biggest passion was his family. He is survived by his wife, Christine Cross, 3 daughters; Alison Christine Inge Cross, Morgan Kerrie Shively and husband Stefen, and Mary Ellen Cross, 3 sons; Tanner Jacob Cross, Zachary Tyler Medlock and William Michael Cross. He is also survived by his parents Winona Jan Arbuckle, Alford Wynn Cross and Linda Karol Cross, his brothers; Joshua Arbuckle, Joshua James Christianson and wife Danielle.Donations to the family can be made through First Christian Church of Rowlett as followsChecks should be made payable to FCC Rowlett with Kari Cross Memorial Fund in the memo lineOrOnline at www.fccrowlett.org Just look for the Kari Cross Memorial Fund button.Visitation will be Tuesday, April 25, 2017 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the First Christian Church of Rowlett, 7301 Miller Road, Rowlett, Texas.Funeral services will be Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at 2:00 PM at the First Methodist Church of Rowlett, 4405 Main Street, Rowlett, Texas.In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that a donation be made to the American Cancer Society Relay for Life at https://main.acsevents.org/goto/williamstexasarmy.Please leave the family condolences and share memories on this website.