Floyd C. Olmsted

1935 - 2018

Floyd C. Olmsted obituary, 1935-2018, Grand Blanc, MI

BORN

1935

DIED

2018

FUNERAL HOME

Brown Funeral Home-Grand Blanc Chapel

1480 East Hill Road

Grand Blanc, Michigan

Floyd Olmsted Obituary

Olmsted, Floyd C. 5/6/1935 - 7/15/2018 Floyd C. Olmsted, 83, passed away on Sunday, July 15, 2018 with his wife, sons and family by his side. He was born in Lum, Michigan and spent much of his childhood and early adult years in Owosso, Michigan. He graduated from Michigan State University and was an avid sports fan and passionate MSU Spartan. Floyd loved music and singing. He played the saxophone and was part of a jazz combo to work his way through college. He sang in the Michigan State University Glee Club, performing during the Eisenhower-Nixon inauguration and on the Ed Sullivan Show. He also sang in numerous choirs and the Flint Male Chorus. He began his professional career working as the credit manager for Woodard Furniture. In 1963, he and his wife, Elaine (Vacek), moved to Flint were he worked as an accountant for General Motors Fisher Body, The City of Flint and Hurley Medical Center, where he spent most of his career before retiring as Director of Finance in 1989. For many years he was active at Central United Methodist Church singing in the choir, leading the youth group and serving on the finance committee. Floyd is survived by his wife of 58 years, Elaine, and three sons Karl (Mark) of Fenton, Kurt (Lydia, Samuel and Eliana) of Charlotte, North Carolina, and David of Burton. He is also survived by his brother Fred (Louanne) of St. Johns; nieces Jennifer Smith and Vicki Yankee; and nephews Matt Olmsted and James Vacek. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to Hope United Methodist Church or West Flint Optimist Club. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Brown Funeral Home on Hill Road. A celebration of life service will be held on Friday at 11:00 a.m. with a visitation at 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home.


Published by Flint Journal from Jul. 16 to Jul. 17, 2018.
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We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We were friends and neighbors for many years. God Bless

Roger and Karen Crist

July 19, 2018

a loved one

July 19, 2018

Elaine and family I am so sorry to hear of floyds passing he was always so nice to me ,

jim wehrli

July 18, 2018

You could never go anywhere that Floyd didn't know someome. He was loved by so many people. Cathy and I will miss him. Our best to the family. Dan and Cathy Oskey

July 18, 2018

Floyd and Elaine have been our dear friends for 50 plus years. Floyd had such a gentle soul and was always interested in everyone's wellbeing. We loved to tease him about MSU and he always graciously took it in stride. Our Wednesday night dinners together will never be the same but we know Heaven has welcomed him home. Our thoughts and prayers are with Elaine and family.....Jim and Jean Florence

Jim and Jean Florence

July 17, 2018

Elaine and sons, I am so sorry to hear of Floyd's (my dear Frog) passing. He was very special to me. He was a valuable part of Hope's choir for many years. He will be missed.

Patti Cutter

July 17, 2018

In memory of our Owosso and Flint memories, please accept my condolences to you and yours, Elaine. A beautiful life full of joy. Thinking of you with love and prayers, Patricia Lear Gorton

Patricia Gorton

July 16, 2018

Patricia Gorton

July 16, 2018

I am very sorry that I will be out of the area this week and will miss the tribute to this special man. From the day I met him, I had a special affection for Floyd. I have missed him in Optimist meetings and activities, but the greater sorrow is that I never got to sing a duet with him (at least in this life). Your family will remain in my thoughts and prayers.

Greg Hilliker

July 16, 2018

I have known Floyd for several years and we will miss his great voice and vast knowledge on many subject.
My he rest in peace.

Lisa Mansourstange

July 16, 2018

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3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Brown Funeral Home-Grand Blanc Chapel

1480 East Hill Road, Grand Blanc, MI 48439

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1480 East Hill Road, Grand Blanc, MI 48439

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1480 East Hill Road, Grand Blanc, MI 48439

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