Spaulding Township, Michigan Aleta (Sawatzki) Girard was welcomed home by our Lord on October 27, 2005. She was born in Spaulding Township on November 19, 1921, attended St. Mary School and married Claude Girard on June 29, 1938. Aleta, along with Claude, was a charter member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church; she was active in the Altar Society and a member of the Catholic League of Women. Aleta poured her heart into homemaking -- gardening, canning, cooking, baking and especially sewing. An accomplished, self-taught seamstress, she created beautiful clothing for herself and others. She also enjoyed crocheting, embroidering and crafts.
Aleta had such a heart for giving gifts. Friends and family alike were delighted to receive her handmade treasures through the years. While she celebrated every holiday, Christmas was her favorite. She began planning what each grandchild and great grandchild would receive in August! Family was the light of her life. She spent her years caring for and bringing joy to others. By her presents and her presence, she made the world a much more beautiful place.
Aleta is survived by son Jim (Lori Lambert), two granddaughters Cheryl (Mike Crane), Nancy (Mike Jones) and five great grandchildren Joshua, Zachary and Rebekah (Crane), and Barrett and Nolan (Jones).
Friends may call at Case Funeral Home, 5700 Dixie Highway in Bridgeport on Sunday, October 30, 2005, 2PM - 8PM. Prayer service at 7:30PM. Visitation will also be at St. Anthony Church, 3680 S. Washington, in Saginaw at 10AM Monday, October 31. The funeral mass will follow at 11AM. Those planning an expression of sympathy may want to consider St. Anthony Church or St. Francis Home.
Claude Girard was welcomed home by our Lord and his loving wife of 67 years, Aleta, on February 19, 2007.
Claude was born in Spaulding Township on March 9, 1915 and attended Mahar School. He married Aleta Sawatzki on June 29, 1938.
Claude, along with Aleta, was a charter member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. He was employed at Saginaw Foundries for 32 years and retired from the Saginaw Road Commission after ten years of service. He served as Spaulding Township Constable for 27 years and also maintained the Spaulding Township Park for ten years.
Claude is survived by son Jim (Lori Lambert), two granddaughters Cheryl (Mike Crane), Nancy (Mike Jones) and five great-grandchildren, Joshua, Zachary and Rebekah (Crane), and Barrett and Nolan (Jones).
Friends may call at Case Funeral Home, 5700 Dixie Highway in Bridgeport on Friday, February 23rd from 3 PM - 8PM. A Prayer Service will be held at 7:00PM. Visitation will also be at St. Anthony Church, 3680 S. Washington, in Saginaw prior to the funeral mass at 10AM. on Saturday, February 24th.
Those planning an expression of sympathy may want to consider Cartwright Care Residence, 3443 Hospital Rd, Saginaw, MI 48601 or St. Anthony Church. The family wishes to acknowledge the exceptional care and support provided by the staff at Cartwright
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