I am so sorry for your loss. When she came and did an externship with us years ago he was so enjoyable to have along. Always smiling and friendly. Thinking of you all.

Your daughter was such a gift to veterinary medicine. She always exhibited a spark, joy and humor when meeting with her patients…both 4-legged and their 2-legged parents. I can’t express how much my heart aches for your family she is truly gone too soon and her presence will be missed by so many. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Sending you peace and love, Heidi and Finn (4-legged patient)

We are sorry to hear. Our deepest sympathy to all.

Kari’s family, a friend told me this “a good vet becomes a great friend” and that’s how I felt about Dr. Searcy. From the moment I met her I knew this is the doctor we need for my golden Mo. He came to her with “troubles”. And she did a wonderful job with him. She also loved our second golden Molly. I always enjoyed our talks about pups and life stuff! Last time I saw her we hugged. I’m so sorry for your loss. You raised a beautiful daughter inside and out! God Bless. Lisa, Mo and Molly

My thoughts are with you all in this time of loss. There are no words to express the deep loss. She was far too young and had so much more to do and offer the world. I will miss seeing her at work and on the farm. Hugs to you all 🙁

I am so sorry for your loss!! Thoughts and Prayers with you and yours!!

I am so terribly sorry. Kari was simply wonderful, a bright, beautiful, joyful person. Such a profound loss. May God grant her family and friends and all that know her the peace and comfort that only He can provide. Heaven rejoices in her beautiful life. I am honored to have known her.

Barb, Randy and Ryan,
I knew your sweet daughter in Lakeville, where I taught at McGuire Middle School. Then, years later we met again as she became our cat, Littlefoot’s main vet. She was so sweet with him and came to the house to send him across the rainbow bridge. She was taken from all way too early, but especially from you. My thoughts
and prayers are with you.

She was our dog’s vet at River Valley. She was a wonderful advocate for our dog while we were working through his surgery and complications at the U of M, and we’re very sorry to hear about her passing. She seemed like a breath of fresh air and really cared about our mutt! Thinking of her family and friends.

I am deeply sorry for your loss. I use to work with Kari at River Valley Veterinary Service. She was a great individual and I learned a lot from her while I worked their. I offer my sincere condolences for your loss of her great life. My prays are with you.

Sorry for your loss,
Elizabeth Jacobson or Liz

I don’t even know where to start. She was the most amazing person and vet I have ever had in my dogs lives. She was the most amazing person I have ever met. I will miss her positive outlook, her perseverance, her love for my dogs forever. She was the best vet I have ever known and I am so sad that she is no longer here! She was loved by so many people and I really
Hope that in these next coming days, family gets comfort knowing how much she meant to the veterinary world.
Sending all my love and prayers to you all!

We’re so very sorry for the loss of your lovely daughter. Though we didn’t know her for a long time, she treated our cat and did so with loving kindness. May you find peace in the happy memories.

To Kari’s family… my sincere condolences on the loss of your beautiful Kari. I met Kari professionally about 6 years ago and she became a friend. Last winter I had a dinner with her and you would never have guessed the battle she was fighting based on how strong and positive she remained. Her courage was inspiring. She was a true bright light and a genuine, kind hearted person. I feel lucky to have known her. My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this time. Kari will be missed by many.

When we first met Dr Searcy at River Valley Vet, we knew she was the best Vet for our black lab Tucker. She was warm, caring, compassionate, and always had time to explain the best way we could take care of Tucker with his cancer. She was too young to leave this world, but we imagine she is now taking care of all the animals in heaven. Our hearts go out to her family.

A few years ago, I remember watching Kari ride AP up to a ditch he wasn’t too happy about. I thought that she was brave and very determined. It turns out that this was exactly how she lived her life. Kari was always So kind to so many, in love with her animals, very brave and very determined. We all will
Miss her.

So sorry to hear about Kari. She was an amazing soul. Her smile brightened every room. I’m so glad I got to know her during veterinary school. Thoughts and prayers to you all.

I am so sorry to hear of Kari’s passing. She was a wonderful kindred spirit in our horse community. Glad to have known her.

I am so sorry for the lost of your beautiful daughter. I will send prayers for you all.

I met Kari when she first got AP, but I really came to know her when my horse needed emergency colic surgery at the U. Kari was a vet student at the time and she constantly would check in me and give me updates and reassurance. She always had the biggest heart. I had so much fun with her in our riding lessons, watching her relationship with AP, and her grow into this awesome Vet and get her farm. She did accomplish so much in such a short time. She was the one I called when my family put down our dog at home. She always always was kind and really cared. She will be so incredibly missed.

I wish I could find a way to mend your broken hearts . It was just yesterday Kari was a smiling bundle of energy in the equine clinic. I am so very sorry for your loss.

I’m so sorry for your loss. My deepest condolences in this time of grief. I was one of Kari’s teacher in vet school and one of her mentors here at the U of M Equine Center. My heart feels heavy, I cannot express how sad this news has made me, and many people who got to know her. I spent a lot of time talking to her about all subjects. She was a great person and became a great veterinarian. She will be dearly missed.

I am so sorry for the loss of Kari. She was a wonderful friend and classmate. I am at a loss for words.

I am deeply saddened to hear of Kari’s passing, and my thoughts and prayers go out to her loved ones. I was one of her equine instructors and mentors at the U of M Equine Center. She was a true joy to teach and interact with on a daily basis. She became a great veterinarian but I will always remember her as a genuine, caring person.

I am so saddened by this tragic loss. I remember Kari from her time in veterinary school when I got to work with the students in my role as associate dean. Her smile and energy were infectious and she was so passionate about horses. I can only imagine how difficult this must be for you. Please accept my deepest condolences.

Kari was such a bright, bubbly energy in vet school. My condolensces to her family <3

Dr Kari was a joy to talk to, an excellent vet who LOVED animals: her animals, my animals, all animals. Whether she was examining my dog or checking on my horse, I was always happy to see her bounce into the room with that great big smile. I can’t even imagine the loss her family is feeling, but know we share your grief in some small way. She will not be forgotten.

Dear Searcy Family,

I am so terribly sorry. I went to vet school with Kari. She was so kind and her laughter and smiles were infectious. I am grateful for having known her and for the warmth and joy she brought to vet school. I wish you all peace and comfort in the knowledge that Kari made this world a better place. She is fiercely missed.

Sincerely,
Heather Cringan

Kari was one of my favorite classmates in vet school. She was always ready with a warm smile and thoughtful comment to improve my day. I will always remember my last conversation with her and my thoughts that she had become an equally warm, thoughtful and accomplished veterinary professional. Taken from us much too soon, she will truly be missed.

Dr. Kari showed up on a Friday night to help my Sister’s lab cross the Rainbow Bridge peacefully. She was an angel even then.

This is so tragic, I remember meeting her the first time, of course under “colic” circumstances and she was so excited to tell me she just bought the farm up the road…and from that day on was there for me. Probably sorry she gave me her cell phone. Her passion and caring for any animal was so unbelievable and irreplaceable. RIP Kari, you were there at my worst times as well as my friends and family that you gracefully helped …. You were an angel on earth..

I am so sorry for your tragic loss. Kari and I grew up together at St. John’s Lutheran church, junior high and high school. We lost connection when we went to college. A few years ago, my family and I moved to the Prior Lake area and we needed to find a new vet for our dog. I found Kari and immediately knew she would be the most amazing vet. It was so nice to reconnect with her in the last few years. She was so energetic and full of life and you could tell she just really loved what she did. She will will be missed! I pray that you can find peace and comfort during this difficult time.

Sincerely,
Kara (Larson) Arlt

All my love to Uncle Randy and Aunt Barb♥ I am so very sorry for your loss.
My dearest Kari, To me you will always be my very beautiful little flower girl. I still remember the huge smile that never left your face when I had you help me on my wedding day, you were so proud. You will ALWAYS have that special place in my heart♥. You will never be forgotten. I love you my little flower girl♥

Dr. Searcy helped us through the sickness and loss of our beloved dog, Coffee, just this past January. She was so incredibly kind. I am truly sorry that your family and the world has lost such a wonderful person.

Dear Randy, Barb and Ryan,

I was a classmate of Kari’s in vet school and we bonded instantly because we had the same birthday, today, July 7th. I had been thinking about Kari a lot this Spring and had planned on reaching out, so you can imagine, I was completely shocked to learn that she had passed. I am so sorry for your loss. She was such a vibrant life and I felt our stars had crossed on July 7th, 1986, leading us on to vet school and crafting a shared love of horses and all animals. Thank you for raising. and loving such a beautiful person. I feel honored to have known her and on this birthday and always, I’ll blow out a candle for her too. She is dearly missed.

Sincerely,
Kaylee Myhre Errecaborde

We were clients of Dr. Searcy’s, and are very sorry for your loss. She was so amazing and kindhearted! We brought our Atticus to the clinic from the time he was 8 weeks old, she was the first vet he had ever experienced and he was the first mastiff puppy she had encountered as well. Every time we brought Atticus to the clinic he got so excited when he heard her voice on the other side of the door. She will be greatly missed by all of us.
The Taylor family & as she called him ‘Big Lug’ Atticus

My sincere condolences to the family for the loss of Keri. We were classmates at the University of Minnesota CVM. Keri was always pleasant and great to work with in group settings. My apologies for just reading about this in JAVMA.

May her memory shine through in each of us whose lives she touched!

REST IN PARADISE, KERI!

I am heartbroken and in disbelief to hear of Kari’s passing–I recently moved and I was googling her name to see if I could bring my pets to see her and saw the news. I was a coworker of Kari’s when we were both working as vet assistants and both applying to veterinary school around 2008. I was there when she found out she was accepted to vet school–I can *still* hear her voice when she came out of the work break room exclaiming “I GOT THE CALL!!!” and we both screamed in celebration. It was such a happy moment. Life doesn’t make sense sometimes–it’s just so unfair that someone so genuinely full of joy and life can be taken so soon. I can say that my life was better by working with Kari and I regret that we lost touch. My heart goes out to her family–she was so special!

I was so sorry to hear about Dr. Searcy’s passing. I will always remember her for her kindness and gentleness. She was always reassuring and offered so much comfort when my pets were in pain. I was not fortunate enough to know her well personally, and yet feel loss at her passing. It is clear she was a wonderful person and offered so much to this world. I hope her family and friends feel comfort knowing she touched many lives with her work.

The world is better for having had her in it. She will be missed.