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1944
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2022
Janet Basco Obituary
BASCO, Janet – Of Swartz Creek, age 78, died Thursday, August 4, 2022 at her residence.
Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, August 8, 2022 at Calvary Community Church, 1201 West 12th Street, Flint, Pastor Sarah LaRose-Nettell officiating.
Burial in Crestwood Cemetery, 2020 East Hill Road, Grand Blanc.
Those desiring may make contributions to Calvary Community Church, McLaren Hospice or charity of one’s choice.
Visitation 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Saturday, August 6, 2022 and 12 p.m. – 8 p.m. Sunday, August 7, 2022 at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road. Mrs. Basco will be at the church from 10 a.m. Monday until the time of the service.
Janet was born in Flint, Michigan on February 16, 1944, the daughter of the late John and Vera McInnes.
Her late husband Pete, children and grandchildren were the center of her life. Grandma Jan cherished spending time with all her grandchildren and prioritized never missing any of their events. She spoiled them every chance she could. Many family memories were made at Black Lake. Some of her favorite pastimes were reading, and antiquing with Pete.
In recent years, Jan enjoyed spending time helping others with her Calvary Community Church family. Jan had a kind, loving heart, and never met a stranger. She made this world a better place.
Her legacy will be carried on through her family and friends.
Janet retired from General Motors, Fisher Body Grand Blanc after 26 years of service.
Surviving are 4 children, Terry Pickard, Tracy and husband Scott Bailey, Renee and husband Patrick Phillips, Sheila and husband Ward Curtiss;
grandchildren, Logan Pickard (Katie Kurilko), Layne Pickard, Chase Bailey, Hunter Bailey and fiancee’ Maddison Charnley, Andrea Phillips and fiance Mitchell Billips, Tyler (Kelly) Phillips, Nick Rose (Kandace Hansen) and Noah Curtiss;
great-grandson, Luke Phillips;
brother, Doug (Jackie) McInnes;
sisters, Ann (Bill) Vettel and Nan McInnes;
several nieces and nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
special friends, Jeannie and late husband, Dick Garrett.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Pete and son-in-law, Dan Rose.
Special thank you to McLaren ICU Unit, especially Amy and Andrew for all their compassionate care.
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Cindy Gentilly
August 7, 2022
I am so saddened to read of Jan's passing. She was such a sweet person in every way. She will be deeply missed but she has left so many loving memories for all to cherish. Rest in Peace dear soul.
Ivan Smith
August 6, 2022
Janet was a frequent visitor to our library in Swartz Creek. She always made time to visit and had many funny stories, observations and wisdom to share with us. She absolutely made this world a better place.
Lynn Lang
August 6, 2022
Sending hugs and prayers to all of you. I loved your mom I actually spent time with her back in the day, when we were both much younger. She will be back with Pete, I hope that gives you comfort.
RIP
Laura and Grant Burnett
August 5, 2022
Thoughts and prayers to the family during this difficult time~
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Lee Cole
August 4, 2022
Well done Tracy in giving a tribute to your mom that conveys who and what she was in the world. Your expression "she made the world a better place" is so true and the epitome of what she was. In encompasses what she was but does not convey completely her influence on those she loved and showed that love to. Easy to say but not easy to do day after day making others feel better just because they are and are loved. She leaves a hole in the love universe and will be missed with the memories of those she loved and gave herself to. Here's hoping Jan you are seeing Pete, your dad and mom even the grandparents your high school buddies. Love to you cuz. You have earned all this love.
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