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Dorothy June Vanzo, age 84, of Swartz Creek, passed away, Wednesday January 2, 2013 at Avalon Hospice, Flint. A memorial service will be held 1PM Monday January 7, 2013 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Rd., Swartz Creek. Visitation will be held 12PM Monday until time of service. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Avalon Hospice. Mrs. Vanzo was born June 15, 1928 in Bannister Michigan, the daughter of the late Hugh and Doris E. (Crane) Sandford. She married Arnold Vanzo October 29, 1983 in Flint Township. Dorothy was a member of Woodman of World Society. She retired from McLaren, Flint with 25 years of service and was a private practice nurse for 15 years in the Genesee County area. Surviving are; husband Arnold of Swartz Creek; son, Terry Kirvan of TX, Step-children Ronald (Margaret) Vanzo of Dearborn Heights, John (Sherri) Vanzo of Dearborn, Linda (Charles) Marshall of Novi, Jo Prosyniuk of Dearborn; 13 grandchildren; six great- grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and many good friends. She was preceded in death also by her first husband Jack Parkhurst in 1981, son Dennis Kirvan in 1971, brother Charles Sanford and aunt Dorothy Crane. Friends may share an online tribute on the obituaries page of www.sharpfuneralhomes.com
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To Dorothy's family,
I worked with Dorothy at McLaren in the outpatient department. She was so fun to work with. A no nonsense nurse. She had a great sense of humor. And was full of plain old common sense. I learned a lot from her. The world lost a great nurse. Please accept my condolences.
Cheryl Cattane
January 8, 2013
Arnold, Terry and Family, so sorry to hear of Dorothy's passing. Now she gets to enjoy the gardens in Heaven.
Debbie Sheidler-Bentoski Richs Greenhouse & Farm Mkt.
January 6, 2013
I worked with Dorothy for many years at McLaren in the 60's and 70's. She was a good nurse with a great personalty. She made work fun. My condolances to her family.
Sandra Paraschos
January 5, 2013
Sorry to hear of Dorothy passing Arnie just remember she is in a better place and at total everlasting peace!
Bob Watters
January 4, 2013
Arni,
I am so sad to hear about Dorothy. She was so kind as you are. If you need anything call us and I will walk on over! Love, Billy and Sheryl
January 4, 2013
Dorothy will be sadly missed. She was a wonderful Nurse and a truly great lady! I have so many great memories of her.
Jacki Dye
January 3, 2013
Dear Family of Dorothy,
Please know that Dorothy, was a true to the end friend and the most generous person we ever knew. Even the world has lost a friend., indeed.!!
Lloyd & Shirley
January 3, 2013
Dorothy was a great mother-n-law. She was a very giving and fun person we had many great times together. I will miss her.
Marge Vanzo
January 3, 2013
We are saddened to hear about Grandma Dorothy's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Grandpa during this difficult time.
Love,
Sarah, Connor, Benjamin and Keegan
Sarah Rapp
January 3, 2013
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