Photo courtesy of Swartz Funeral Home - Flint
Swartz Creek, Michigan
WOODRICH, Linda K. (Peterson) - Of Swartz Creek, age 72, died Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at her residence.
Funeral service will be held 1pm Saturday, February 27, 2016 at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Flint, Pastor Todd Meece officiating.
Burial in Sunset Hills Cemetery.
Contributions may be directed to the Special Olympics.
Visitation 11am-8pm Friday and 10am Saturday until the time of the service at the funeral home.
Linda was born in Flint on June 3, 1943, the daughter of the late Edwin and Lila Peterson. Linda graduated from Kearsley High School, Class of 1961. She was active in organizing her class reunions. She enjoyed going to the casinos, traveling and spending time with her grandchildren. Linda was a manager at Bueches Food World for several years before retiring to babysit her great-grandchildren.
Surviving are daughter Candi and husband David Buzza of Seminole, Florida;
3 grandchildren, Danielle and husband Walter Burnett of Linden, Barry and wife Jennifer Wascher of Grand Blanc and Jenna and husband Ryan Poulos of Grand Blanc;
6 great-grandchildren, Austin Wascher, Gavin Poulos, Barry Wascher, Amelia Burnett, Brendon Wascher and Aubrey Wascher;
3 step-grandchildren, Kristina Buzza, Andrea and husband Lynn Brown and Amy and husband Ben Tennant;
5 step-great-grandchildren, Elwood Tennant, Gabriel Brown, Milly, Kate, and James Tennant;
several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Woodrich, son Glen Mince, and brother Joel Peterson, step-great-grandson, Aiden Tennant.
Special thank you to her close friends for all of their care and support.
My condolences to Candi and her family for the loss of a long time very dear friend. She was a wonderful, fun loving lady who will be sadly missed. Rest in peace dear one. Phyllis Chasteen Jackle Darge
March 02, 2016
My deepest condolences to your family. Linda and cousin Sandy are together and laughing it up, no coincidence they were so close in life and now in death. I was always touched every Christmas when I received her holiday card. RIP dear cousin.
Melody Tune
February 28, 2016 | Gilbert, AZ
What a wonderful Lady. We are so sorry for your loss. May the fond/special memories you have of her, help your family during this time of mourning. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Wanda/David Gilles
February 27, 2016 | Brighton, MI
My deepest condolences to you all. She was a wonderful woman with a big heart and will be missed.
Sincerely,
Wendy Scott (Gavin Poulos grandma)
Xo
Wendy Scott
February 26, 2016 | Flint, MI
I am so sorry for your loss Candi, your Mom was a wonderful lady, always kind and treated me very well. My thoughts and prayer are with you in your time of grief.
Heidi Smith
February 26, 2016 | Birch Run, MI
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Sending hugs and love.
Frost family
February 25, 2016 | McKinney, TX
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.may GOD blanket you with HIS peace and comfort.GOD bless you.
Tina RevoirArnot
February 25, 2016 | Clio, MI
I send my deepest condolences to Candi and Linda's Grandchildren & family. Linda will be sadly missed. Take solace in the many wonderful memories.
Susan Tomalia
February 25, 2016 | Sarasota, FL
Please accept my deepest condolences and spiritual support at this time of the loss of such a wonderful person, one who will remain with love in my heart.
Larry Brown
February 25, 2016 | Honolulu, HI
