Flint, Michigan
SWARTZ, Harry C. - Of Grand Blanc, age 66, passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2009. Funeral service will be held at 3PM Saturday, January 17, 2009 at St. Christopher's Episcopal Church, 9020 South Saginaw Street, Grand Blanc, The Reverend George L. Cleaves, Jr. officiating. Those desiring may make contributions to St. Christopher's Episcopal Church or charity of one's choice. Visitation 1-4 and 6-8PM Friday at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road. Mr. Swartz will be at the church from 2PM Saturday until the time of the service. He graduated from Davison High School in 1961; Flint Community College in 1964 and Wayne State University in 1965, with a Degree in Mortuary Science. Harry currently owned and operated Swartz Ambulance Company since 1975. He was founder and past owner of the Swartz Funeral Home. He was a member of the Michigan Funeral Directors Association, National Funeral Directors Association, Flint Kiwanis Club and Warwick Hills Golf Club. Harry was a past member of the Davison Rotary, Jaycees and Board of Directors of the late Wheelock Hospital. He was very involved with many civic activities. Among his passions were boating and classic cars; he became an avid collector of both. Boating on Lake Charlevoix always brought him peace and joy. Beloved husband of wife, Sally Swartz; mother, Ruth Swartz of Grand Blanc; children, Jodie and husband Dino Masella, Brady and wife Robin Swartz, Robert Swartz, Richard Kuehnle, Jennifer Kuehnle and husband Phil Whitmore; 13 grandchildren; brother, Alan and wife Judy Swartz; nephews; mother-in-law, Sarah Harper. Harry loved and was loved by a host of friends, including special friends, Rick Lamb and family, Jim Sitko, Norman and Barb Thrasher, Bob and Myra Anderson, Wendy and Hank Mozingo, R.J. Button and Sandi, Larry and Linda Smith and George Cleaves, Jr. He was preceded in death by his father, Harry J., on December 23, 1999. Your condolences may be shared with the family at swartzfuneralhomeinc.com
To say the least I am stunned and deeply saddened by the news of Harry's death. I will always remember him as a true gentleman and gracious host. During my time of service at St. Nicholas Orthodox Church in Flint, Harry was always a joy to be with and a true light to the community. He will always be in my prayers.
Father David A. Lis
February 07, 2009 | Marblehead, OH
I am echoing so many of the other people who have written here & that is quite a testament to Harry Swartz & his family. His kindness & caring for our family when my father passed away suddenly in early January 1995 helped us in so many ways, it is hard to convey. I'll just take this opportunity to say "thank you" once again. We were deeply saddened to hear of his passing. The community has lost a great contributor. To the Swartz family, please accept the heart felt condolences of the Robert...
Alex Green
February 02, 2009 | Flint/Columbus, Ohio
We will never forget the kindness and sensitivity shown us by Harry while we were planning the funeral of our sixteen year old daughter. Our hearts go out to the Swartz family.
Family of Sara Emerson
January 29, 2009 | Clermont, FL
To the family of Harry Swartz:
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
(My son, Morgan used to work at the funeral home).
shirley kozloski
January 29, 2009 | Burton, MI
You will be sadly missed Harry. Our prayers to your family.
Lauriejane C. Smith
January 23, 2009 | Davison, MI
Harry..You touched not only a few people but MANY like in thousands with your kindness and generous soul. We will all miss, but remember you for the longest of time. If only we could have another day or hour with you, Thanks for entering our lives such as you did.
Steven Johnson
January 21, 2009 | Burton, MI
To your Famliy you were there for every one you have serviced our family way back when your father had the funeral home in the brick house in Davison to the one on hill road.you were a class mate of mine when we were in the seventh grade.You never forgot any of us.God be with your family as they go through this very hard time.
sincerly Janet Sanford,Smith, Passmore.you will be so missed
Janet Passmore
January 21, 2009 | Oscoda, MI
What a loss to the family and the community.Harry was such an outstanding man.He was so helpful when a few of my family members used Swartz for our needs..I told him once "it is not a good sign when we know everyone at Swartz on a first name basis" He just laughed and made us all feel at ease..God Bless you Harry and your entire family.
Phyllis Curry
January 19, 2009 | East Tawas, MI
We offer, to the family, our smpathy during this difficult time.
Mr. Swartz served for many years on the Board of Directors for the Visually Impaired Center, during the eighties. He was very helpful and encouraging to all those who needed assistance, especially myself.
In 1996, he cared for our family when my father passed away. We were shocked by his sudden death but Harry offered warmth and assistance during this difficult time. As we were leaving/closing the first...
Cheryl LaRocque
January 18, 2009 | Fenton, MI
