Richard-Isaacson-Obituary

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Richard W. Isaacson

Flint, Michigan

Feb 21, 1945 – Dec 9, 2019 (Age 74)

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BORN
February 21, 1945
DIED
December 9, 2019
AGE
74
LOCATION
Flint, Michigan

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Swartz Funeral Home - Flint Obituary

ISAACSON, Richard W. - Of Swartz Creek, age 74, died Monday, December 9, 2019 at Caretel Inns of Linden.


Funeral service will be held 11am Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Flint,


Pastor Larry Burk officiating.


Cremation will take place following the service.


In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to South Baptist Church.


Visitation 4-8pm Monday and 10am Tuesday until the time of the service at the funeral home.


Richard was born in Flint on February 21, 1945, the son of the late Clarence and Ethel (Vitzen) Isaacson . On August 7, 1965, he married Carol Swafford in Flint. Richard served his country in the United States Army. He retired from General Motors in 2007 with over 40 years of service. Richard was a member of South Baptist Church for 39 years where he was very active in various groups.


Surviving are sons, Timothy Isaacson and Jeffrey and wife Debby Isaacson;


grandchildren, Savannah, Kylie, Abigail, Emma, Jared and Sara;


brothers, Larry and wife Shelley Isaacson, Ron and wife Jan Isaacson, Dave and wife Lisa Isaacson;


and several nieces and nephews.


He was also preceded in death by his wife, Carol Isaacson and step-mother, Marilyn (Isaacson) Shiflett.


 


 


 


 


 

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Please accept our sincere condolences during this most difficult time. We knew Rich through SBC. He was a man of faith and was always a pleasure to talk to. He'll be missed.

My thoughts and prayers are with all of your family for your comfort and peace as Dick has joined our Lord. Teresa Kitchell Bradskey

I will never forget Dick Isaacson. We graduated High School together in 1963. Then in 1967 we met in the chow hall at Nakhon Phenom Royal Thai Air Base in Nakhon Phenom, Thailand ... 12,000 miles from home. We spent the day talking, and stood together saluting the flag at Retreat that evening. The memory is indelible in my mind. Godspeed, Brother!

He was surely a roll model for men of this generation. I've loved him since I was 3. Go be with Jesus and Carol and enjoy your rewards. You will be missed sorely, but your boys will continue to be like you, until we meet again, love you, DeeDee

Richard was my cousin Carols husband. Such a kind and caring man. He made such an impact. Prayers for the family.

So sorry. Prayers for your family

I'm so sorry about your loss. I remember baby sitting "Dickie" when he was just a baby. His mother, Ethel, was a neighborhood friend. God bless you as you grieve his absence from your lives.

Wonderful Nephew. Will be missed by all who knew him. Always ready to help anyone in need. Loved his Church and his Family. Prayers for the Family.

We send our condolences to the Isaacson family at the recent passing of their loved one, Richard. May you find peace & strength during this sad time with the prayers of many who cared about him & his family. God be with you all