Patricia L. G. Baehr

BAEHR, Patricia L. G. - Of Grand Blanc, age 52, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, December 29, 2004 at her home following a courageous battle with cancer. Funeral Service will be held at 1PM, Monday January 3, 2005 at Faith Lutheran Church, 12534 Holly Road, Grand Blanc, Pastor Wayne H. Wentzel officiating. Burial in Evergreen Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Michigan, The Gynecological Cancer Foundation, Chicago, Illinois (Ovarian Cancer Research) or Faith Lutheran Church, Grand Blanc Memorial fund. Visitation 2-4PM and 6-8PM Sunday at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road. Mrs. Baehr will be at the church from 12Noon Monday until the time of the service. Patricia, the daughter of Lamont and Leone Graham was born in Flint, Michigan on October 5, 1952 Upon graduation from Grand Blanc High School, she went on to earn a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology after attending Western Michigan University and The University of Michigan, Flint. On May 11, 1974, Patricia married Gregory W. Baehr at Faith Lutheran Church. She held the position of Executive Director of Planned Parenthood, of Flint, in keeping with her belief that every child should be a wanted child, up until having the privilege of becoming a stay at home mother to their two daughters, Heather and Erin Baehr. Patricia was a remarkable woman of strong Faith, extreme devotion to her family and friends; a woman who inspired others through her life led by love, compassion, selflessness, generosity and optimism, while touching many with her big heart and unwavering smile. She enjoyed a passion for cooking, music, reading and anything that was the color purple, as well as shopping for household items for her trademark Theme of the Month collections. Patricia was also an active member of Faith Lutheran Church in Grand Blanc, where she had served as chairperson of the Board of Social Ministry for several years. Patricia will be greatly missed by her husband, Gregory Baehr; daughters, Heather and Erin Baehr; mother, Leone Graham; brother, Daniel (Marilyn) Graham; in addition to aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, in-laws, and many special friends. She was joyfully reunited in Heaven with her father, Lamont Graham and childhood friend, Mick Fair. The family would like to express their appreciation to Dr. James E. Graham, Jr., MD and Doris Ethier, RN for their wonderful care and concern they gave Patricia through out her illness.