Photo courtesy of Swartz Funeral Home - Flint
Flint, Michigan
Sep 25, 1924 – Apr 16, 2020 (Age 95)
BACON, Geneva Evelyn - of Grand Blanc, age 95, died Thursday, April 16, 2020 at Wellbridge of Fenton as a result of the Covid Virus.
A private family service is to be held at Flint Memorial Park.
Geneva was born in Flint on September 25, 1924, the daughter of Delbert and Evelyn Nordstrom. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Bacon and brother, Louis Nordstrom.
Surviving are children, Karen McFatridge of Grand Blanc and Peggy (Bill) Simpson of Grand Blanc;
grandchildren, David McFatridge of Florida, Joseph (Kora) McFatridge of Flushing, Holly Ewing of Florida and Shannon (Greg) Stimson of Flint;
great-grandchildren, Aiden and Connor;
brother, Richard (Yvonne) Nordstrom of Clio;
step-children, Barbara Ewing (Joe) of Davison, Doug Bacon (Colleen) of Flint Township and Tina Graham (Tom) of the Upper Peninsula; Kimberly (Jeff) Wheat, Skyler Gray, Alex (Christy) Graham, Colin, Nathan Jason, Brenden, Rebecca Graham, Breona Judson, Melissa (Troy) Camphous, Taylor Graves and Ashley Graves.
nieces and nephews, Gary Nordstrom (Donna), Linda Smith (Larry), Bonnie Jones (Dan), Rick Nordstrom, Sherry Richardson (Carey) and their son, Cameron, Dennis and Edward Flesch.
Geneva resided in Grand Blanc most of her life. She spent her 35 years of retirement split between Bokeelia, Florida and Grand Blanc. Her last four years she resided at Wellbridge of Fenton where she was loved by all and given the nickname "Geneva the Diva". She will be missed by everyone that knew her, never had any enemies, was always a happy go lucky person, always busy doing something and a smile on her face.
Thank you Wellbridge Family for all of your kindness and loving care given to Geneva during her four years at Wellbridge.
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Geneva was such a loving person to care for and always so pleasant. She loved her family and daughter Karen was very devoted to her - always spending time with her. My deepest condolences to her family. May she rest in eternal peace in the arms of God.
JOANNA BROWN
April 22, 2020 | Grand Blanc, MI | Friend
Peggy, Karen and family, We are so sorry for your loss, Geneva was a classy lady that brought joy to all around her. She always had a smile and kind word for all. We looked forward to our visits at Wellbridge. She welcomed and included our mother Emily when she moved into Wellbridge and they became best friends or as they called themselves sister friends. It will not be the same without her and our mother will miss their times crafting, making jewelry and fussing over each other. She was one...
Emily, Cheri, Patti Bowles
April 22, 2020 | Fenton, MI | Friend
We are heartbroken for your loss, Geneva was a very special lady to our family especially our mother Emily. They became best friends and a impossible force at Wellbridge!
She was so loved and a class act! Always a kind word and smile. My mother and Geneva spend their days crafting and laughing. This is a heartbreaking loss for our family but my mother has lost her best friend or as they called themselves sister friends Wellbridge will have a little less sunshine without her.
Cheri, Patti and Emily Bowles
April 22, 2020 | Fenton, MI | Friend
Geneva was one of my very favorites at Wellbridge... she was everyones favorite!! She was just one of those people you couldnt help but love and everyone always wanted to sit at the table with during meals. I think about her often and wish I would have visited more. I cherish the memories of curling her hair and making pretty designs on her nails. She really was the life of the party. Rest In Peace my beautiful white haired angel
Karen, Peggy and the rest of Genevas family are in my...
Tia Schneider
April 21, 2020 | Flint, MI | Friend
Geneva was such a wonderful woman, Full of life and love. She was one of my favorite guests while I worked for Wellbridge, always there with a smile on her face and great attitude. She will be greatly missed. My sympathies go out to her family and friends in this difficult time.
Candice Estrada
April 21, 2020 | Hartland, MI | Acquaintance
Geneva was loved by many people and it's easy to see why. She was full of life and never let things get her down. She was fun and caring and always put others first. I will miss her but I will always hold her memory in my heart.
I hope Karen, Peggy, and the rest of the family can find solace in the fact that Geneva lives on in our hearts.
Shoshanna Rubin
April 20, 2020 | Grand Blanc, MI | Friend
I am so sorry to hear of Geneva's passing, my dear friend for over 50 years. She was a warm beautiful person who's radiant loving soul made life easier for those around her, truly the patriarch of her family. My heartfelt condolences to Karen and Peggy.
Ronnie Durham
April 19, 2020 | Louisville, KY
Im so sorry to hear of the passing of your sweet mother, Karen. May her memory be eternal. You and your family are in my prayers.
Alyson Wilhelm
April 18, 2020 | Gaines, MI
Such a sweet, sweet woman always in my thoughts and memories, Karen and Peggy, so sorry for your loss.
Billie Hooper
April 18, 2020 | Lennon, MI | Friend