Photo courtesy of Swartz Funeral Home - Flint
Flint, Michigan
Oct 25, 1920 – Oct 5, 2020 (Age 99)
ANDERSON, Marion - Of Fenton, age 99, died Monday, October 5, 2020 at her residence.
Private graveside service will be held at Sunset Hills Cemetery.
Marion was born in York, Pennsylvania on October 25, 1920. She graduated from York School of Nursing and continued her education at U of M Ann Arbor. She completed her Master’s Degree and was very proud of her education. She started the first Nursing School program at Flint public schools. She enjoyed walking, especially at Genesee Valley Mall. Her greatest passion was her education. She was the first in her family to earn a college degree, became a registered nurse in 1942 at York Pennsylvania Hospital of Nursing. She later moved to Michigan to attend the University of Michigan and study communicable diseases. She put herself through school by working as a U of M dorm nurse. Above all else she loved being with her family.
Surviving are son, Charlie (Suzanne) Anderson;
daughter, Louisa Homburg;
grandchildren, Charlie (Tara), Michael and Thomas;
great-grandchild, Easton;
sister, Evelyn Bastardi; many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her adoptive parents, Fannie and Samuel Gross; biological parents, Howard and Ether March; siblings, Nelson March, Howard March Jr., Charlie March, Louise Anstine and Gladys Neiman.
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Charlie and Louisa,
So sorry your mom has passed away. Such a dear friend and neighbor for many, many years to the Salim Family on Maple Krest Dr.
Please know my love and prayers are with you and all the family.
Alberta (Salim) Issaq
Alberta
January 16, 2021 | Friend
My family is very sorry to hear of Marion's passing. She was my mother's friend and neighbor. We have many happy memories of times spent with Marion.
December 03, 2020
I remember Mrs. Anderson so well. She often came to mind over the years to both my wife Denise Staehli Nanney and myself (Stephen Nanney). We were both service students in her office at Southwestern. She was so kind and had a great sense of humor. She was truly a special lady!
Stephen Nanney
October 15, 2020 | Flint, MI | Student
Aunt Marion was the best! I have many fond memories of times I spent with her, including visits in the 1970s when I got to spend time with my cousins Louisa and Charlie, Aunt Marion, and Uncle Chuck, who was a really grate guy. Marion was an inspiration in many ways and much loved by her family in Pennsylvania.
Timothy Anstine
October 15, 2020 | New Cumberland, PA | Family
I was Marion’s housekeeper at Genesee Gardens. I enjoyed her very much especially how she loved her family.Charlie and his sons and her daughter meant everything to her.She always remembered me on my birthday and Christmas. She loved getting her hair done and her nails done. She always had a kind word for everyone. She will be truly missed❤❤❤❤
Roberta Jamison
October 12, 2020 | Flint, MI | Friend
I'm so sad to hear of Mrs. Anderson's passing. She was my school nurse at Southwestern in the 60's. Later I was able to see her quite often at Genesee Gardens where my Mom lived. Wonderful lady who will be missed a great deal.
Lynne Gearhart
October 10, 2020 | Burton, MI | Friend
Family of Mrs. Anderson....on the Southwestern High School Class of 76 Facebook page comments are beginning to flow in. I shared my special story about the day I helped her when she fell and cut her head open in the parking lot. She always reminded me of that day and how I helped her. She had great compassion for the students and staff. Always had a smile and that unique special laugh. I can hear it now. Marchelle and I send our prayers to all of you.
Timm Allen
October 09, 2020 | Swartz Creek, MI | Student
I will miss your Marion. I have so many great memories of you. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Love you Kay from Genesee Gardens
Kay Thomas
October 09, 2020 | Clio, MI | Friend
Charlie and family:. Your family is in our prayers at this time. Your mom was in our small group Bible study for many years and we always enjoyed her positive and witty presence. She was a gem. She was always very proud of her family and loved you. Sincerely
Lynn and jeanne Eastman
October 08, 2020 | Flint, MI | Friend