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just read about your mother,you have our deepest sympathy.ron and delores wagner
February 22, 2010
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Helen L. McKinstry
Flint, Michigan
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McKINSTRY, Helen L. - Of Lapeer, age 88, died Wednesday, February 17, 2010, with her family by her side at her residence. Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, February 22, 2010 at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Pastor Larry Burk officiating. Burial in Flint Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Missionary, Ron Self c/o the South Baptist Church. Visitation 12-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Sunday and 12 noon Monday until the time of the service at the funeral home. Helen was born in Kennett, Missouri on June 29, 1921, the daughter of the late Ira and Iva (Stein) Smith. On July 8, 1938 she married Clare McKinstry in Flint and he preceded her in death on January 25, 2005. She was a member of the South Baptist Church since 1947. Mrs. McKinstry worked at Buick taking Clare's position when he left for World War II; she then worked at AC Spark Plug Division for 23 years, retiring in 1976. Surviving are children, JoAnn (Sheldon) Williams, Margaret Wallace and Ron (Linette) McKinstry; eight grandchildren; nineteen great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; brother, Richard (Sharon) Smith; dearest sister, Gloria Dugas; sister-in-law, Sarah Smith; many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by grandson, Aaron M. McKinstry; three brothers, James, Dwayne and IJ Smith. Your condolences may be shared with the family at swartzfuneralhomeinc.com
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Ron, you and your family have our deepest sympathy, may God's grace be ever abundant. Clyde and Kathy Howd
February 22, 2010
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McKinstry Family, our deepeset condolences go out to all of you. She was such a caring and sweet woman that always had a smile on her face whenever I saw her. She will be truly missed by many. Our prayers and thoughts go out to all of you.
Mitch & Joanna Lesinski
February 22, 2010 | Cumming, GA
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Although no words can really help to ease the loss you bear, just know that you are very close in every thought and prayer.
Shawna Tello
February 21, 2010 | El Cajon, CA
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JoAnn, Margaret and Ron,
One of the highlights of my missionary "furloughs" over the past few years was visiting your mom whenever I was in the Flint area. I used to see her at South Baptist, but when she could no longer be there for every service, I enjoyed many wonderful hours at her home. Her decades of teaching Children´s Church impacted many children for the glory of God. I was one of those, and I enjoyed sharing with your mom how her ministry had now extended to children...
Ronald Self
February 20, 2010 | Buenos Aires, Argentine
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Our thoughts and prayers are with you all, we will all miss Aunt Helen, she was such a kind and loving Aunt, she was special to our whole family. Rick Rochelle, Stacey, James, Vicki and Ben
Rochelle Heminger
February 19, 2010 | Rockford, MI
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JoAnn, Margeret and Ron and family,
I already miss your mom, but I will always have wonderful memories of us being together. I know she is with the Lord and one day we will have a reunion. See you Monday, Aunt Gloria
Gloria Dugas
February 19, 2010 | Rockford, MI
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Ron and Linette. So sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the whole family.
Amanda Cohoon
February 19, 2010 | Swartz Creek, MI
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JoAnn, I am so sorry to hear of your Mother's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Lonnie Layne
February 19, 2010 | Flushing, MI
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