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1933

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2018

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Betty Scanlon Obituary

Scanlon, Betty Jean Swartz Creek Age 84, died June 7, 2018. Funeral mass will celebrated 12 PM Tuesday, June 12 at St. Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church, Swartz Creek, Fr. Louis Ekka celebrant. Interment in St. Mary Cemetery, Swartz Creek. Visitation will be held 5-9 PM Monday with a 7 PM Rosary at Sharp Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 6063 Fenton Road, Flint. Visitation will also be 11 AM - 12 PM at the church on Tuesday. In lieu of flowers those desiring may make contributions to S.A.D. ( Shelter Animal Donations) 8075 Linden Rd., Fenton MI 48430 or the American Heart Association. Betty married George on November 10, 1951. She is survived by her children, Donald Scanlon of Tukwila, WA, Diane (Eric) Kuuttila of Farmington Hills, Doreen Scanlon of Flushing. She was the beloved granny of Amanda and Alex Scanlon of CO, Nicholas (Emily) of CA, Kari, Wesley, and Robert Kuuttila of Farmington Hills. She is also survived by her siblings Robert Donaski, Genevieve Houston, Elaine Ransom and Alexander Donaski; and aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins who she dearly loved. She was preceded in death by her husband George; her son Douglas and parents Alex and Virginia (Karkoski) Donaski. She loved spending time with her family especially on summer vacations on the Great Lakes. In addition she enjoyed working in her flower beds growing spectacular iris's. She also had a passion for bingo which she often referred to as her job! The family would also like to thank the staff of Western Hills Living, Beacon Square, and Heartland Hospice. Tributes may be shared on the obituaries page of www.sharpfuneralhomes.com.

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Published by Flint Journal from Jun. 7 to Jun. 12, 2018.

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American Heart Association

June 11, 2018

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

Pam Fraim

June 11, 2018

Doreen, I want to offer my condolences on the passing of you Mom, sending prayers to all. I did not know your Mom but if she was anything like you she was a true gem who will be missed dearly! hugs!
Pam Fraim

Lora Pippin

June 10, 2018

Betty......you and Lois (my mom) are going to be cheering the Tigers into second place this season I can feel it!Love, Lora

Krissy Poglese

June 9, 2018

Betty you were a beautiful lady that will be deeply missed heaven truly got them an angel .I loved doing your hair and the chats we would have about them tigers I know your in heaven coaching them now. Love you.
Krissy

Richard Sparkes

June 7, 2018

Don, Diane, Doreen, I'm sorry to hear the news about your Mom. She was a one of a kind neighbor with a great sense of humor. We'll all miss her! Let me know if I can do anything for you.

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Memorial Events
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Jun

11

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Sharp Funeral Home and Cremation Center

6063 Fenton Road, Flint, MI

Jun

12

Visitation

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

St. Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church

Swartz Creek, MI

Jun

12

Funeral Mass

12:00 p.m.

St. Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church

Swartz Creek, MI

Funeral services provided by:

Sharp Funeral Home & Cremation Center - Grand Blanc

6063 Fenton Road, Flint, MI 48507

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