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Hanan Blizzard Obituary
Hanan Blizzard, 57, went to be with her Lord and Savior, on February 11, 2023 with her husband and daughter by her side. Hanan was born July 25, 1965, in Beit Sahour to Qustandi Khoury and the late Louisa Khoury. She married John Sean Blizzard on December 17, 2005, and they shared 18 beautiful years together.
Hanan loves God with her whole heart. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, walking, and spending time with her friends and family. Taking care of her family was one of her great passions. She tenured 15 years as a math and science teacher in the city of Saginaw. She demonstrated great passion for the care and education of her students. The name Hanan means tenderness, love and kindness in Arabic which are qualities she had.
Hanan is survived by her husband; John Sean Blizzard, children; Miriam Tawil, Shukri Elias Tawil, William Chadwick Khoury, John Qustandi Blizzard, grandson; Chase Thomas Jaenicke. She is also survived by her father Qustandi Khoury and his wife Madeline Khoury, mother and father-in-law; John and Vickie Blizzard, siblings; Sami (Odette) Khoury, Robert Khoury, Eleen (Chad) Gilkey and Aunts, Uncles, nephews and nieces.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, February 16, 2023 at Smith-Miner Funeral Home with Pastor Dean Grabill of the Christian Celebration Center. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 15th from 4-7pm at Smith-Miner Funeral Home and on Thursday from 10am until time of service. A burial will take place at Lee Township Cemetery on Friday, February 17, 2023 at 10:00 am.
Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider Bullock Creek Band, a local rehabilitation and councils or your local neurological center.
Smith-Miner Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Blizzard family; to share a special memory please visit www.smithminer.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Hanan Blizzard
Robert Khoury
July 25, 2024
Today Hanan would have been 59 years, thinking of you especially today! Love and miss you every day dear precious Sister! I know you are looking over us next to our Lord in Heaven.
Sandi Rosteutcher
April 8, 2023
I was blessed to get to know Hanan late in her life after discovering that I had known her youngest son, Chad, for many years and we both graduated from Cass City High School. Her love of God and her family were unsurpassed. Hanan had such a sweet spirit and I so enjoyed our chats. Although her earthly presence will be missed beyond measure, we can rejoice in knowing that she is now living with Jesus in her restored body and with joy beyond our wildest dreams. Fly with the angels, my friend.
Andy Wise
February 17, 2023
I'm so sorry for your loss John. Praying for comfort and peace for you and your family.
Sydra Krueger
February 16, 2023
Hanan was the sister I never had and am so thankful our Lord put us on the same path together! I know our Lord holds her safely in the palm of His mighty, loving hand. Sydra Krueger
Cathy Campbell
February 15, 2023
Having known Hanan for only a short time. I was blessed to know someone so beautiful. My heart and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow.
Justin Kehrer
February 15, 2023
I am so sorry for your loss John. Hope you are doing alright bud.
Julie Kolobaric
February 14, 2023
I had the pleasure of working with Hanan at South Middle School. Her passion for her work and love of her students was commendable. She would comment during our frequent meetings she even loved the "little stinkers". The light of her faith showed through everything she did. She was a truly kind and gentle soul. She was a shining star and now she shines in Heaven. My thoughts and prayers are with the family as you navigate this very sad and difficult time.
Stephen Klein
February 14, 2023
So very sorry for your loss. Having met Hanan several times I knew she was a sweetheart.
Casey and Trish
February 13, 2023
We´re praying for you all!
Susan Landon
February 13, 2023
It will be the little things that you will remember,
the quiet moments the smiles, the laughter.
And although it may seem hard right now,
it will be the memories of these little things
to help to push away the pain and bring the
smiles back again.
sending out prayers to you!
Susan Landon
Al Ostrowsky
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