Flint, Michigan
SHAHEEN, S. George - Of Flint, age 89, died Friday, September 12, 2008 at McLaren Regional Medical Center. Funeral service will be held 10AM Monday, September 15, 2008 at St. George Orthodox Church, 5191 Lennon Road, The Very Reverend Father Joseph Abud officiating. Burial in Sunset Hills Cemetery. Contributions may be directed to St. George Orthodox Church or the National Kidney Foundation. Visitation 2PM-8PM Sunday at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road with a Trisagion Service at 7PM Sunday at the funeral home. Mr. Shaheen will be at the church from 9AM Monday until the time of the service. George was born in Flint on June 13, 1919 to the late Michael and Zed Shaheen. George was a 1937 graduate of Flint Northern High School. He served in the US Army from February, 1942 until December, 1945 as Regional Exchange Accountant for seven Company Post Exchanges building the Alcan Highway in Alaska. Mr. Shaheen was sent to Army finance department for Officers Training School. He was an instructor at Fort Benjamin Harrison Army Finance Department, and an instructor for the Finance Department at Camp Atterbury Separation Center. George married Beatrice Salim on February 21, 1943. George then attended the University of Detroit Law School, graduating in June, 1948 with an LLB Degree. Mr. Shaheen worked in his father's beverage business and was an insurance agent since 1954, with Confederation Life and Canada Life. He was a member of the Million Dollar Round Table several times. He was a long time parishioner and a member of the Parrish Council of St. George Orthodox Church. He was on the building committee and served as an usher and greeter for many years. Surviving are children, Michael, Ronald and wife Kathleen Kudray, Pamela and husband Michael McCann; grandchildren, Christopher and wife Jillynne, Nicholas, Stephanie, Marissa and Sean; and great-grandson, Lukas. He was preceded in death by his wife, Beatrice in May, 2006, and son, Kenneth, in April, 1962. Special Thanks to Richard Shaheen, Lois Hodges, and McLaren/RRC Dialysis Center. Your condolences may be shared with the family at swartzfuneralhomeinc.com
Dear Family:
We are so sorry for your loss. Uncle George was such a wonderful man. I was in Georgia at the time of the funeral, and David and Ken were with dad, who is in a nursing home now. I'm so sorry we couldn't be with you. Please know you are in our hearts and prayers. Love, Karen, David, Ken & Uncle Jimmy
Karen Arthur
September 16, 2008 | Fenton, MI
Pam & Mike:
Our thoughts and prayers our with you and your family .
Mark & Delphine
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Mark & Delphine Danko/Herman
September 14, 2008 | Bradenton, FL
Pam, Michael and Ron,
I am so sorry for your loss. George was such a wonderful man. I enjoyed his hugs and stories. Your Mom and him together were a special couple. He will be greatly missed.
Love Penny
Penny Phillips
September 13, 2008 | Traverse City, MI
George has created many pleasant memories for us. Both he and Beatrice became a part of our life through marriage. Both of them were warm and gracious people, and are missed.
Richard and Loretta Michalski
September 13, 2008 | Oakland, MI
From hearing the stories of my Dad and George as classmates at Northern, to memories of growing up in the old neighborhood to seeing Geroge at the old Carmen AYSO soccer field cheering on Nick, I know you could not have loved or honored him more. He was blessed to have you in his life Ron, Kathy and Nick. You are in his thoughts and prayers.
Karen Josey
September 13, 2008 | Swartz Creek, MI
