Marian Virginia Blair, age 90, of 528 North 11th Street, passed away Wednesday morning, May 21, 2008 at the Bishop Noa Home in Escanaba where she was a resident.
Marian was born July 6, 1917 in Chicago, Illinois, daughter of Eugene and Jennie (Froberg) Metcalf. She was raised by her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Froberg of Masonville Township and attended the Rapid River School. Marian was united in marriage to Wilfred Blair on July 16, 1938 at All Saints Catholic Church in Gladstone. She was a devoted catholic and a longtime member of All Saints. Marian worked at the Buckeye Mill, the Pinehaven Nursing Home and various other jobs throughout her life. Marian was a great homemaker and enjoyed cooking and baking for family and friends. She also enjoyed flowers and gardening. She was very active in her children
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Mary Lou, Bob, John, Nancy & Jim,
What a wonderful “Buckeye” family! Our prayers are with you.
Your Mom and Dad were like second parents to me in those early formative years of growing up in the Heart of the Buckeye. It seems like all of my pre-teen memories revolve around doing things with the Blairs. Your parent’s home was always open and Mom always hosted great gatherings and Holiday get-togethers. She was the protective guide for crossing M-35 and was always in the yard as we walked the few blocks back and forth to the Buckeye School. She always had a smile. I remember that she never even scared us when she scolded us for raiding the neighbor’s garden or when she caught us “Cooning” her rubarb patch. She was and is an angel.
I can only smile thinking that Marian, Pit, Hank and Mary are together looking down on us all. God love them.
We miss being with you at this time as we are in Seattle where we spend much of the year with our children and grandchild. We are with you however, in prayer and good memories.
Doug & Bonnie Bovin
Seattle, WA
To the Blair Family.
My deepest condolences to all of you. You mom was a saint. I will never forget growing up in the Buckeye. She would always supply the salt and butter for our potato cook outs in your backyard.
She will be missed by many. God Bless you all
Jackie LaFond – Mott
Orange Park, FL
John, Nancy, MaryLou, Bob, and Jim,
We are so sad to hear about your loss. We all now know that your mom is at peace and very happy. She had a good life, great children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren! What else can we all wish for?
You are all in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless you all.
Love, Jackie and Terry Moore
Troy, MI
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Let us know if you need anything. Please give your family our best and you are in our prayers. Love, The Kennedy’s
Mike and Debbie Kennedy
Gladstone, MI