Flint, Michigan
HANKERD, Kindell Marie - 44, died unexpectedly March 20th, 2010 with her family by her side at Hurley Hospital in Flint, MI.Funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, March 25, 2010 at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Father Paul Schwermer officiating. Per Kindell's wishes, cremation will take place following the service. Those desiring may make contributions to the family to set up a scholarship fund for her children. Kindell was born August 24, 1965 in Flint, MI to Robert and Marilyn (Williams) Ames and graduated from Swartz Creek High School in 1983. She met and married Thomas Hankerd in 1985; she followed him to Norfolk, VA while he was stationed in the Navy. After Tom's tour was complete, they returned to Lansing, MI where in 1995 they were blessed with the birth of their first child, Lauren Kelly Hankerd. In 2008, their family grew with the adoption of two sons Skylar and McKale Hankerd. Kindell's greatest joy was her family. She was immensely proud of her children and loved nothing more than being a wife and fulltime mother. Kindell was also heavily involved in the support of the Davison Area Community Schools and volunteered her time willingly. Kindell is survived by her loving husband and best friend of 25 years, Thomas, daughter Lauren (14), sons Skylar (8) and McKale (7), mother Marilyn Ames (friend Debbie), brother Michael (Kim) Ames, father and mother-in-law Pat and Mary Hankerd, brothers-in-law Tim (Gina) Hankerd, Jim (Kim) Hankerd, John (Sue) Hankerd, Jeff Hankerd, uncles William Bassett, James (Lori)Williams, David Williams, aunts Phyllis Ames, Kathie Wayland, Joanne (Al) Fountain, Carol (Dick) Corrion, Lisa (Jim) Bohmier, and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and countless friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Robert Ames, grandparents Cecil and Elsie Ames, Herb and Eunice Williams, aunts Shelva Bassett and Jenny Ames, uncles Arvid (Moose) Ames, Duane Ames, Roger Wayland and brother-in-law Ted Hankerd.
Do not stand at my grave and weep. I am not there. I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow. I am the diamond glints on snow. I am the sunlight on ripened grain. I am the gentle autumn rain. When you awaken in the morning's rush, I am the swift uplifting rush of quiet birds of circling flight. I am the soft star that shines at night. Do not stand at my grave and cry. I am not there. I did not die - Mary Elizabeth Frye
The family would like to thank the Hurley Hospital ER and ICU Staff for the wonderful and dedicated care given Kindell. Kindell touched the hearts of everyone she met. We are all better people for knowing her. Heaven has a new Angel (in charge). Your condolences may be shared with the family at swartzfuneralhomeinc.com
Prayers are with you for sweet memories, warm reminders, and decreasing heart ache. We are so sorry for the loss of a wonderful wife, mother, friend, and person. What ever we can do, please let us know.
The Biazza Family
March 25, 2010 | Davison, MI
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.We were so saddened to hear the news of her passing. Kindell has such a beautiful soul, she will be with you always.
The Tice Family
Cindy and Chelsea and family
Cindy Tice
March 25, 2010 | Lansing, MI
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Tony Mok
March 24, 2010 | Savannah, GA
I am so sorry for your loss. There are few words that can convey how saddened I was to hear about your loss except that I am so sorry. My wish for you and your family is peace. You are in my thoughts and prayers at this sad time.
Julie Moore
March 24, 2010 | Peoria, AZ
Too often we lose significant people in our lives that we have neglected to say, "thank you, you made a difference in my life." Thank you Kindell for being a REAL friend. Dave
Dave Gunnell
March 24, 2010 | Kalamazoo, MI
Tom and Family, we were completely shocked to hear of Kindell's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We wish we lived closer so we could be there. Take care.
Bill & Char Sanderson
March 24, 2010 | La Crosse, WI
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.
Karen & Kevin Dunklee
March 23, 2010 | Holly, MI
Tom, I'm so sorry for your loss. I wish I was closer and could do anything. I pray for strength and courage for you and your families. Take comfort in the knowledge that Kindell is in a better place. Your ole' Friend.
Patrick Shubel
March 23, 2010 | Eggharbor TWP., NJ
Blessed is she who rests in the arms of the Lord. I will miss you my dear friend. Tom, I hope you know how much I will miss her and how much I love both of you. My prayers are with you now.
Sheila Crafts
March 23, 2010 | Davison, MI