Marian "Jean" Flowers
1926 - 2012
Marian "Jean" Flowers, 85, of Sidney, OH and formerly of Findlay passed away at 11:05 a.m. on Tuesday, June 12, 2012 at the Fairhaven Nursing Home, Sidney. She was born on October 30, 1926, to the late Rolla H. and Florence M. (Wilson) Burdock in Toledo, OH. She married Carol "Bill" Flowers on March 1, 1947, and he preceded her in death in January of 1998. Marian is survived by daughter, Sharon (Bill) Abney of Sidney; brothers: Robert Burdock of Idaho and Bruce (Leona) Burdock of Findlay; sister, Jacqueline Carsey of CA; sisters-in-law: Marilyn Aurund of Wayne and Judy (Terry) Wires of TN; brother-in-law, Bill Galliher of Findlay; three grandchildren: James (Jodi) Avaritt of Toledo, Lisa (Edwin Martinez) Avaritt of CA, and Adam Avaritt of Toledo; two step-grandchildren: Crissi Allen of Sidney and Jason Cooper of Sidney; three great-grandchildren; five step-great-grandchildren; three step-great-great-grandchildren; and special family, Betty (Jim) Faykosh; She was also preceded in death by brother, Wendell Burdock and sister, Margaret Ann. Marian worked for the Soil and Water Conservation Service, the Biology Department at Bowling Green State University as a secretary, and for Marathon Special Products where she retired from. She then went to work for her husband at Azor Truck Equipment, North Baltimore. She was a member of Beta Sigma Phi, past president of B.G. Women's Club and former member of St. Paul United Methodist Church, Findlay. Marian lived with her daughter Sharon and son-in-law, Bill, prior to going into the nursing home. Funeral services will be at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, June 15, 2012 at COLDREN-CRATES FUNERAL HOME, Findlay, where visitation will from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. prior to the service on Friday. Pastor Gregory Creech will officiate and burial will follow in Wingston Cemetery, Wood County, OH. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society and/or to Life Connection of Ohio. Online condolences may be made via www.coldrencrates.com.
Service Information
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Visitation Details:
COLDREN-CRATES FUNERAL HOME [Map]
205 West Sandusky Street
Findlay, Ohio 45840
Friday, June 15th 2012 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Funeral Service:
Friday, June 15th 2012 - 12:00 PM
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Service Location:
COLDREN-CRATES FUNERAL HOME [Map]
205 West Sandusky Street
Findlay, Ohio 45840 -
Final Resting Place:
Wingston Cemetery [Map]
Wingston Road
Rudolph, Ohio 43462 -
Contributions:
American Cancer Society
2011 Relay for Life for Hancock County, Ohio
740 Commerce Drive, Suite B
Perrysburg, OH 43551
Life Connection of Ohio
3661 Briarfield Blvd.
Suite 105
Maumee, Ohio 43537
Life Connection of Ohio
40 Wyoming Street
Dayton, Ohio 45409
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Instructions:
Condolences For Marian "Jean" Flowers
| To : Sharon Bill and Family | Date :Wednesday, June 13th 2012 |
| From : Darlene Hecht | |
Sharon Bill and familyI am so sorry to hear about Jean's passing you know she was a second Mom to me and she will be missed by so many If there is anything I can do please don't hesitate to let me know Love you guys and my heart goes out to you Just know she is at peace now and with your Dad in heaven and having no more pain She and your Dad are both looking down on you now and smiling at you Love Always Darlene  |
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| To : Sharon | Date :Wednesday, June 13th 2012 |
| From : Linda Dunn | |
| Sharon and familymy sympathy to you in the passing of your mommy thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult timeGod Bless and take care |
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| To : SHARONBILL AND FAMILY | Date :Friday, June 15th 2012 |
| From : CAROL KREMER | |
| JUST REMEMBER THE GOOD TIMES OUR FAMILY HAS ANOTHER ANGEL TO WATCH OVER YOURS AND BILLS FAMILY MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU |
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| To : Sharon Bill | Date :Thursday, June 14th 2012 |
| From : Terri Frick Family Jackson Towers Friends | |
| We were saddened by the news on the loss of your mother She was a great lady and I know that she will be missed immensley My family and everyone at Jackson Towers offer our deepest sympathies May all your memories help ease your pain Love Terri |
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| To : Sharon and family | Date :Thursday, June 14th 2012 |
| From : Linda Courtney | |
| So sorry about the passing of your mother I have wonderful memories of Georgetown Drive Bowling Green Both your parents were wonderful friends of ours and were like another set of grandparents for the girls I'll never forget the fishing trips and all the other special times we had even the Blizzard of '78They were special people My thoughts and prayers are with youLinda |
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| To : Sharon Abney and Family | Date :Thursday, June 14th 2012 |
| From : Angelic De La Cruz-Thomas | |
I am so sorry to hear about your loss My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time  |
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| To : Sharon Bill | Date :Thursday, June 14th 2012 |
| From : The Chovan | |
We are so sorry for your loss Grandma Jean will be greatly missed I always enjoyed all of her art work We still have the carousel horse that she made for Alex  |
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| To : Sharon and family | Date :Thursday, June 14th 2012 |
| From : kaye Vermettrood-kline | |
| Sorry to see the passing of your mom and my sister We had so much fun with her and your dad Remember the good times your dad and her are together forever now They are waiting until the day your all together That will a wonderful day I can hear your dad and mom laughing in heaven like they did here on earth You are in my prayersI am thy sisterKaye |
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| To : Sharon and family | Date :Thursday, June 14th 2012 |
| From : Toni Roderick Wice | |
Dear Sharon please accept my sincere condolences on your mom's passing Although it's been several years since I've seen you all I can't drive out Conneaut without thinking of all the time I spent there You your mom and your dad were always so good to us and fun to be with One of my pleasant childhood memories I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers Sincerely Toni  |
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| To : Sharon and Family | Date :Thursday, June 14th 2012 |
| From : Vesta Clingo Patton | |
| Sharon so sorry to read of your Mom's passing I know you will miss her greatly You are in my thoughts and prayers I know you have had alot of heartache this week especially |
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