Photo courtesy of Swartz Funeral Home - Flint
Flint, Michigan
Dec 18, 1943 – Jan 5, 2020 (Age 76)
LAZAR (nee CARPENTER), Linda Fay - Of Grand Blanc, age 76, went to be with Jesus on Sunday, January 5, 2020 at her residence.
Funeral service will be held at 12 noon Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at New Life Christian Fellowship Church 2237 Reid Road, Grand Blanc, Reverend Bob Roberts officiating.
Burial in Evergreen Cemetery.
Visitation 1-8 p.m. Tuesday at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road.
Linda will be at the church from 11 a.m. Wednesday until the time of the service.
Linda was born in Newbern, TN on December 18, 1943, the daughter of the late John Carpenter and Jean (Carpenter) Sembler.
She graduated from Flint Southwestern High School in 1961 and Mott Community College in 1988 as a Registered Nurse.
On November 11, 1967 she married Gene Lazar at the Assyrian Presbyterian Church in Flint.
Linda was secretary for the Assyrian American National Federation. She was the recipient of the Golden Apple Award and was a member of the 100 Club.
She was in the choir at Riverside Tabernacle. She loved cooking and entertaining.
Linda was generous; showed her love by feeding so many and graciously hosted friends, family and church youth groups.
She most enjoyed spending time with family, traveling, and had a flair for fashion.
She had a strong faith in Jesus and was a former member of Riverside Tabernacle and Trinity Assembly of God and was a current member of New Life Christian Fellowship Church.
Linda was employed by Hurley Medical Center in Flint, where she was an RN in Pediatrics, Adolescents, and Chemo, and was in home health care.
Surviving are loving and beloved husband of 52 years, Gene Lazar;
children, Megan Lazar and Jonathan (Kari) Lazar;
grandchildren, Tarrin and Sadie Lazar, Nolan and Sawyer Loll, Jaden, Josiah and Noah Lazar;
sister, Norma (Rick) Burchell;
step-brother, Jesse (Debbie) Sembler;
many nieces, nephews and special friends.
She was preceded in death by her son, Douglas Lazar; parents, father John B. Carpenter; mother, Jean (Carpenter) Sembler; step-father, Jess Sembler and mother-in-law, Julia Lazar.
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Sending our prayers to you and your family for everything you have need of.
Dan and Tanya Wheeler
January 11, 2020 | Grand Blanc, MI | Family
Prayers and hugs to all the family . She will be remembered for the great women she was . She was a blessing to so many .Dave and Linda
Linda Kilbourne
January 09, 2020 | Petoskey
Gene:
You have our deepest sympathy on the loss of Linda. We only wish we had gotten to know her longer.
We are in Florida and are sorry we are unable to come to the service.
Dick & Judy Cramer
January 08, 2020 | Fenton, MI | Friend
Linda and Gene, and their family, were such a HUGE part of our lives while we were in Flint. She was always filled with the love of the Lord and shared everything she had with whomever was in need. The Lord has called a choice saint to himself. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May the love of family and friends, the peace of the Lord and His grace help the hole in your hearts to heal. Doug, Donna, Douglas and Genevieve Chapman
Donna Chapman
January 08, 2020 | Montclair, VA | Friend
I am so very sorry for the loss of a beautiful woman. Gene, you and your family will be in my prayers.
Sheila Hodge
January 07, 2020 | Fenton, MI | Acquaintance
My thoughts and prayers are with you, Gene, as well as Megan and Jonathan. Linda was a wonderful gal, and an outstanding nurse.
Bethany Sanders
January 07, 2020 | Oklahoma City, OK | Friend
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January 07, 2020 | Oklahoma City, OK | Friend
We are deeply sorry for your loss. Lifting you and your family up in our thoughts for your healing, strength and peace during this difficult time. Mark and Jennifer Baker~Flint Golf Club
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