HEADSTONE with Thomas Weisend.
ONLINE OBITUARY www.skradskifuneralhomes.com
RAPID RIVER- Georgianna "Georgie" Mae (Chisholm) Safford, 87, was born on February 28th, 1929, in Saginaw, Michigan, and died peacefully November 1, 2016, at her farm home in Rapid River in the presence of loving family.
Georgie is the daughter of Stanley Chisholm and Hazel (Roux) Chisholm, both of Saginaw and both deceased.
Preceding her in death were her husband, Thomas Safford (son of Elmer and Winifred Safford of Saginaw, MI and sisters Helen Myers of Wilton, Iowa and Jane Nankee of Midland, MI all of which preceded him in death), sons, Tom Safford II, Klint Safford and Daniel "Duke" Safford. One granddaughter, Angela Mae Safford, Carney as well as her brother Dwight and Edward Chisholm of Saginaw, MI and sisters Oneita Hammell of Jackson, MI and Judy Marti of Saginaw, MI.
She is survived by her daughter, Cindy Brock (Pete) of Rapid River; daughter, Jenny Safford of Edgewood, Maryland; daughter, Rev. Susan (Mike) Safford-Gaul, Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin; son, Sim Safford, Sheboygan, Wisconsin; daughters-in-law Alice Safford Samuel, Davisburg, Dale Safford, Iron River and Kris Safford, Mullet Lake, Michigan. Sixteen grandchildren, Amy (Gary) Bridges, Desert Hot Springs, CA; Greta Brock, Boyne City; Liz (Darryl) Hansen, Waverly, OH; Jill Latta, Jacksonville, FL; Sara (Adam) Leigh-Manuell, Cincinnati, OH; Meggie Safford, Sacremento, CA; Sandy Safford, Cheboygan; Jackie Safford, Iron River; Holly (Eric) Sargent, Tapiola, MI; Sam Safford, Holt; Luke Safford, Mass City, MI; Erich Gaul, Jason Gaul, Annette (Georgie) (Adam) Koepke of Appleton, WI; Rachel and Maria Safford, Kohler, WI; sister Hazel Schwarck and several great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Georgie was born and raised in Saginaw, MI and after graduation from Arthur Hill High School in 1947, she married her high school sweetheart Tom Safford. Georgie and Tom were married and celebrated each one of their sixty-one years.
Georgie's whole life was an adventure with one of her biggest adventures being her move to the U.P. with Tom in 1956, buying a home, raising a family and starting her career.
Her outside interests were Church, Women's Fellowship, being a 4-H leader for 35 years as well as 15 years as a member of the Town and Country Study group. From 1978 to 1985, Georgie became the first Foster Grandparent Program Director for the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. During her work as Program Director, she fulfilled a life-long dream when she became a licensed Social Worker with the State of Michigan. She then took great pride in establishing the Foster Grandparent Program Foundation in 1982 and continued her association after her retirement from the program in September, 1985. The FGP Foundation provides support to maintain the program within her much loved community.
Funeral visitation will be held at the Skradski Funeral Home, Gladstone, on Sunday, November 6 from 4-7 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Monday, November 7 with a 9:30-11 a.m. visitation followed by the 11 a.m. service conducted by Pastor Bill Rafuse at the Rapid River Congregational Church. Sharing in the service will be members of Georgie's family. Following will be a Committal Service at the Rapid River Cemetery.
Memorials may be designated to the Upper Peninsula Foster Grandparent Program Foundation, P.O. Box 194, Rapid River, MI. 49878 or Congregational Church, P.O. Box 369, Rapid River, MI., 49878.
When Georgie was asked, "What would you do differently in life if you could?"
She responded, "I have no regrets nor need any do-overs. I have lived a very fulfilled life!"
MEMORIAL POEM written by granddaughter Sandy Safford Nov 8 2016
"The Road Between Here and There"
Inspired by Galway Kinnell’s piece
Here my small hand was guided by a smooth, larger hand as I worked in the garden.
Here I grabbed an Oreo before heading out the door to go skating at the roller rink for a Foster Grandparents fundraiser, white skates with hot pink wheels in hand.
Here I watched out the picture window for chickadees, hummingbirds, turkeys, and deer in spring, summer, fall, and winter.
Here I sat nervously in my first pants suit on the way to my interview for the job I still hold today. “You’ll do great, Sandy,” Grandma said, as Grandpa smoked his pipe in the living room, reading a Harlequin.
Here I walked through an orchard looking for apples that had fallen to the ground, ripe for the eating.
Here I learned that kids can be kids and jump on beds over and over again as long as the 45s played “Funky Town” and “Popcorn” too loud to be heard.
Here I watched as graduation afghans, booties, and wedding blankets were knit.
Here I learned that it was not ok to fight with my sisters and that I should be proud to be a Safford.
Here I learned it is important to “wash your parts”, “that’s naughty talk”, and that gross things were “cockapoosh.”
Here I heard the train in the distance and listened to the sweet melody of a Tigers’ game on the TV in the living room.
Here I ate goulash, rhubarb pie, and snuck dried apples while the aunts and uncles exchanged Christmas gifts in the living room.
Here I walked through the arbor, looking for grapes left over in the sun.
Here a phone rang with a granddaughter asking for advice about what to do with her future, should she stay where she was or take a risk with a job that offered no promises?
Here I sat on a wooden bench, coming in from the cold, being asked if I was hungry, “Yes,” I replied. “How about a ham sandwich and a cup of coffee?” my Grandma would ask moving to the refrigerator, covered with the faces of family. I watched as her knotted hands smoothly knifed butter on bread.
Here I made the final turn down Safford Lane in the fresh, white snowy darkness, my weary soul renewed there.
ONLINE OBITUARY www.skradskifuneralhomes.com
RAPID RIVER- Georgianna "Georgie" Mae (Chisholm) Safford, 87, was born on February 28th, 1929, in Saginaw, Michigan, and died peacefully November 1, 2016, at her farm home in Rapid River in the presence of loving family.
Georgie is the daughter of Stanley Chisholm and Hazel (Roux) Chisholm, both of Saginaw and both deceased.
Preceding her in death were her husband, Thomas Safford (son of Elmer and Winifred Safford of Saginaw, MI and sisters Helen Myers of Wilton, Iowa and Jane Nankee of Midland, MI all of which preceded him in death), sons, Tom Safford II, Klint Safford and Daniel "Duke" Safford. One granddaughter, Angela Mae Safford, Carney as well as her brother Dwight and Edward Chisholm of Saginaw, MI and sisters Oneita Hammell of Jackson, MI and Judy Marti of Saginaw, MI.
She is survived by her daughter, Cindy Brock (Pete) of Rapid River; daughter, Jenny Safford of Edgewood, Maryland; daughter, Rev. Susan (Mike) Safford-Gaul, Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin; son, Sim Safford, Sheboygan, Wisconsin; daughters-in-law Alice Safford Samuel, Davisburg, Dale Safford, Iron River and Kris Safford, Mullet Lake, Michigan. Sixteen grandchildren, Amy (Gary) Bridges, Desert Hot Springs, CA; Greta Brock, Boyne City; Liz (Darryl) Hansen, Waverly, OH; Jill Latta, Jacksonville, FL; Sara (Adam) Leigh-Manuell, Cincinnati, OH; Meggie Safford, Sacremento, CA; Sandy Safford, Cheboygan; Jackie Safford, Iron River; Holly (Eric) Sargent, Tapiola, MI; Sam Safford, Holt; Luke Safford, Mass City, MI; Erich Gaul, Jason Gaul, Annette (Georgie) (Adam) Koepke of Appleton, WI; Rachel and Maria Safford, Kohler, WI; sister Hazel Schwarck and several great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Georgie was born and raised in Saginaw, MI and after graduation from Arthur Hill High School in 1947, she married her high school sweetheart Tom Safford. Georgie and Tom were married and celebrated each one of their sixty-one years.
Georgie's whole life was an adventure with one of her biggest adventures being her move to the U.P. with Tom in 1956, buying a home, raising a family and starting her career.
Her outside interests were Church, Women's Fellowship, being a 4-H leader for 35 years as well as 15 years as a member of the Town and Country Study group. From 1978 to 1985, Georgie became the first Foster Grandparent Program Director for the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. During her work as Program Director, she fulfilled a life-long dream when she became a licensed Social Worker with the State of Michigan. She then took great pride in establishing the Foster Grandparent Program Foundation in 1982 and continued her association after her retirement from the program in September, 1985. The FGP Foundation provides support to maintain the program within her much loved community.
Funeral visitation will be held at the Skradski Funeral Home, Gladstone, on Sunday, November 6 from 4-7 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Monday, November 7 with a 9:30-11 a.m. visitation followed by the 11 a.m. service conducted by Pastor Bill Rafuse at the Rapid River Congregational Church. Sharing in the service will be members of Georgie's family. Following will be a Committal Service at the Rapid River Cemetery.
Memorials may be designated to the Upper Peninsula Foster Grandparent Program Foundation, P.O. Box 194, Rapid River, MI. 49878 or Congregational Church, P.O. Box 369, Rapid River, MI., 49878.
When Georgie was asked, "What would you do differently in life if you could?"
She responded, "I have no regrets nor need any do-overs. I have lived a very fulfilled life!"
MEMORIAL POEM written by granddaughter Sandy Safford Nov 8 2016
"The Road Between Here and There"
Inspired by Galway Kinnell’s piece
Here my small hand was guided by a smooth, larger hand as I worked in the garden.
Here I grabbed an Oreo before heading out the door to go skating at the roller rink for a Foster Grandparents fundraiser, white skates with hot pink wheels in hand.
Here I watched out the picture window for chickadees, hummingbirds, turkeys, and deer in spring, summer, fall, and winter.
Here I sat nervously in my first pants suit on the way to my interview for the job I still hold today. “You’ll do great, Sandy,” Grandma said, as Grandpa smoked his pipe in the living room, reading a Harlequin.
Here I walked through an orchard looking for apples that had fallen to the ground, ripe for the eating.
Here I learned that kids can be kids and jump on beds over and over again as long as the 45s played “Funky Town” and “Popcorn” too loud to be heard.
Here I watched as graduation afghans, booties, and wedding blankets were knit.
Here I learned that it was not ok to fight with my sisters and that I should be proud to be a Safford.
Here I learned it is important to “wash your parts”, “that’s naughty talk”, and that gross things were “cockapoosh.”
Here I heard the train in the distance and listened to the sweet melody of a Tigers’ game on the TV in the living room.
Here I ate goulash, rhubarb pie, and snuck dried apples while the aunts and uncles exchanged Christmas gifts in the living room.
Here I walked through the arbor, looking for grapes left over in the sun.
Here a phone rang with a granddaughter asking for advice about what to do with her future, should she stay where she was or take a risk with a job that offered no promises?
Here I sat on a wooden bench, coming in from the cold, being asked if I was hungry, “Yes,” I replied. “How about a ham sandwich and a cup of coffee?” my Grandma would ask moving to the refrigerator, covered with the faces of family. I watched as her knotted hands smoothly knifed butter on bread.
Here I made the final turn down Safford Lane in the fresh, white snowy darkness, my weary soul renewed there.
HEADSTONE with Thomas Weisend.
ONLINE OBITUARY www.skradskifuneralhomes.com
RAPID RIVER- Georgianna "Georgie" Mae (Chisholm) Safford, 87, was born on February 28th, 1929, in Saginaw, Michigan, and died peacefully November 1, 2016, at her farm home in Rapid River in the presence of loving family.
Georgie is the daughter of Stanley Chisholm and Hazel (Roux) Chisholm, both of Saginaw and both deceased.
Preceding her in death were her husband, Thomas Safford (son of Elmer and Winifred Safford of Saginaw, MI and sisters Helen Myers of Wilton, Iowa and Jane Nankee of Midland, MI all of which preceded him in death), sons, Tom Safford II, Klint Safford and Daniel "Duke" Safford. One granddaughter, Angela Mae Safford, Carney as well as her brother Dwight and Edward Chisholm of Saginaw, MI and sisters Oneita Hammell of Jackson, MI and Judy Marti of Saginaw, MI.
She is survived by her daughter, Cindy Brock (Pete) of Rapid River; daughter, Jenny Safford of Edgewood, Maryland; daughter, Rev. Susan (Mike) Safford-Gaul, Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin; son, Sim Safford, Sheboygan, Wisconsin; daughters-in-law Alice Safford Samuel, Davisburg, Dale Safford, Iron River and Kris Safford, Mullet Lake, Michigan. Sixteen grandchildren, Amy (Gary) Bridges, Desert Hot Springs, CA; Greta Brock, Boyne City; Liz (Darryl) Hansen, Waverly, OH; Jill Latta, Jacksonville, FL; Sara (Adam) Leigh-Manuell, Cincinnati, OH; Meggie Safford, Sacremento, CA; Sandy Safford, Cheboygan; Jackie Safford, Iron River; Holly (Eric) Sargent, Tapiola, MI; Sam Safford, Holt; Luke Safford, Mass City, MI; Erich Gaul, Jason Gaul, Annette (Georgie) (Adam) Koepke of Appleton, WI; Rachel and Maria Safford, Kohler, WI; sister Hazel Schwarck and several great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Georgie was born and raised in Saginaw, MI and after graduation from Arthur Hill High School in 1947, she married her high school sweetheart Tom Safford. Georgie and Tom were married and celebrated each one of their sixty-one years.
Georgie's whole life was an adventure with one of her biggest adventures being her move to the U.P. with Tom in 1956, buying a home, raising a family and starting her career.
Her outside interests were Church, Women's Fellowship, being a 4-H leader for 35 years as well as 15 years as a member of the Town and Country Study group. From 1978 to 1985, Georgie became the first Foster Grandparent Program Director for the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. During her work as Program Director, she fulfilled a life-long dream when she became a licensed Social Worker with the State of Michigan. She then took great pride in establishing the Foster Grandparent Program Foundation in 1982 and continued her association after her retirement from the program in September, 1985. The FGP Foundation provides support to maintain the program within her much loved community.
Funeral visitation will be held at the Skradski Funeral Home, Gladstone, on Sunday, November 6 from 4-7 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Monday, November 7 with a 9:30-11 a.m. visitation followed by the 11 a.m. service conducted by Pastor Bill Rafuse at the Rapid River Congregational Church. Sharing in the service will be members of Georgie's family. Following will be a Committal Service at the Rapid River Cemetery.
Memorials may be designated to the Upper Peninsula Foster Grandparent Program Foundation, P.O. Box 194, Rapid River, MI. 49878 or Congregational Church, P.O. Box 369, Rapid River, MI., 49878.
When Georgie was asked, "What would you do differently in life if you could?"
She responded, "I have no regrets nor need any do-overs. I have lived a very fulfilled life!"
MEMORIAL POEM written by granddaughter Sandy Safford Nov 8 2016
"The Road Between Here and There"
Inspired by Galway Kinnell’s piece
Here my small hand was guided by a smooth, larger hand as I worked in the garden.
Here I grabbed an Oreo before heading out the door to go skating at the roller rink for a Foster Grandparents fundraiser, white skates with hot pink wheels in hand.
Here I watched out the picture window for chickadees, hummingbirds, turkeys, and deer in spring, summer, fall, and winter.
Here I sat nervously in my first pants suit on the way to my interview for the job I still hold today. “You’ll do great, Sandy,” Grandma said, as Grandpa smoked his pipe in the living room, reading a Harlequin.
Here I walked through an orchard looking for apples that had fallen to the ground, ripe for the eating.
Here I learned that kids can be kids and jump on beds over and over again as long as the 45s played “Funky Town” and “Popcorn” too loud to be heard.
Here I watched as graduation afghans, booties, and wedding blankets were knit.
Here I learned that it was not ok to fight with my sisters and that I should be proud to be a Safford.
Here I learned it is important to “wash your parts”, “that’s naughty talk”, and that gross things were “cockapoosh.”
Here I heard the train in the distance and listened to the sweet melody of a Tigers’ game on the TV in the living room.
Here I ate goulash, rhubarb pie, and snuck dried apples while the aunts and uncles exchanged Christmas gifts in the living room.
Here I walked through the arbor, looking for grapes left over in the sun.
Here a phone rang with a granddaughter asking for advice about what to do with her future, should she stay where she was or take a risk with a job that offered no promises?
Here I sat on a wooden bench, coming in from the cold, being asked if I was hungry, “Yes,” I replied. “How about a ham sandwich and a cup of coffee?” my Grandma would ask moving to the refrigerator, covered with the faces of family. I watched as her knotted hands smoothly knifed butter on bread.
Here I made the final turn down Safford Lane in the fresh, white snowy darkness, my weary soul renewed there.
ONLINE OBITUARY www.skradskifuneralhomes.com
RAPID RIVER- Georgianna "Georgie" Mae (Chisholm) Safford, 87, was born on February 28th, 1929, in Saginaw, Michigan, and died peacefully November 1, 2016, at her farm home in Rapid River in the presence of loving family.
Georgie is the daughter of Stanley Chisholm and Hazel (Roux) Chisholm, both of Saginaw and both deceased.
Preceding her in death were her husband, Thomas Safford (son of Elmer and Winifred Safford of Saginaw, MI and sisters Helen Myers of Wilton, Iowa and Jane Nankee of Midland, MI all of which preceded him in death), sons, Tom Safford II, Klint Safford and Daniel "Duke" Safford. One granddaughter, Angela Mae Safford, Carney as well as her brother Dwight and Edward Chisholm of Saginaw, MI and sisters Oneita Hammell of Jackson, MI and Judy Marti of Saginaw, MI.
She is survived by her daughter, Cindy Brock (Pete) of Rapid River; daughter, Jenny Safford of Edgewood, Maryland; daughter, Rev. Susan (Mike) Safford-Gaul, Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin; son, Sim Safford, Sheboygan, Wisconsin; daughters-in-law Alice Safford Samuel, Davisburg, Dale Safford, Iron River and Kris Safford, Mullet Lake, Michigan. Sixteen grandchildren, Amy (Gary) Bridges, Desert Hot Springs, CA; Greta Brock, Boyne City; Liz (Darryl) Hansen, Waverly, OH; Jill Latta, Jacksonville, FL; Sara (Adam) Leigh-Manuell, Cincinnati, OH; Meggie Safford, Sacremento, CA; Sandy Safford, Cheboygan; Jackie Safford, Iron River; Holly (Eric) Sargent, Tapiola, MI; Sam Safford, Holt; Luke Safford, Mass City, MI; Erich Gaul, Jason Gaul, Annette (Georgie) (Adam) Koepke of Appleton, WI; Rachel and Maria Safford, Kohler, WI; sister Hazel Schwarck and several great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Georgie was born and raised in Saginaw, MI and after graduation from Arthur Hill High School in 1947, she married her high school sweetheart Tom Safford. Georgie and Tom were married and celebrated each one of their sixty-one years.
Georgie's whole life was an adventure with one of her biggest adventures being her move to the U.P. with Tom in 1956, buying a home, raising a family and starting her career.
Her outside interests were Church, Women's Fellowship, being a 4-H leader for 35 years as well as 15 years as a member of the Town and Country Study group. From 1978 to 1985, Georgie became the first Foster Grandparent Program Director for the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. During her work as Program Director, she fulfilled a life-long dream when she became a licensed Social Worker with the State of Michigan. She then took great pride in establishing the Foster Grandparent Program Foundation in 1982 and continued her association after her retirement from the program in September, 1985. The FGP Foundation provides support to maintain the program within her much loved community.
Funeral visitation will be held at the Skradski Funeral Home, Gladstone, on Sunday, November 6 from 4-7 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Monday, November 7 with a 9:30-11 a.m. visitation followed by the 11 a.m. service conducted by Pastor Bill Rafuse at the Rapid River Congregational Church. Sharing in the service will be members of Georgie's family. Following will be a Committal Service at the Rapid River Cemetery.
Memorials may be designated to the Upper Peninsula Foster Grandparent Program Foundation, P.O. Box 194, Rapid River, MI. 49878 or Congregational Church, P.O. Box 369, Rapid River, MI., 49878.
When Georgie was asked, "What would you do differently in life if you could?"
She responded, "I have no regrets nor need any do-overs. I have lived a very fulfilled life!"
MEMORIAL POEM written by granddaughter Sandy Safford Nov 8 2016
"The Road Between Here and There"
Inspired by Galway Kinnell’s piece
Here my small hand was guided by a smooth, larger hand as I worked in the garden.
Here I grabbed an Oreo before heading out the door to go skating at the roller rink for a Foster Grandparents fundraiser, white skates with hot pink wheels in hand.
Here I watched out the picture window for chickadees, hummingbirds, turkeys, and deer in spring, summer, fall, and winter.
Here I sat nervously in my first pants suit on the way to my interview for the job I still hold today. “You’ll do great, Sandy,” Grandma said, as Grandpa smoked his pipe in the living room, reading a Harlequin.
Here I walked through an orchard looking for apples that had fallen to the ground, ripe for the eating.
Here I learned that kids can be kids and jump on beds over and over again as long as the 45s played “Funky Town” and “Popcorn” too loud to be heard.
Here I watched as graduation afghans, booties, and wedding blankets were knit.
Here I learned that it was not ok to fight with my sisters and that I should be proud to be a Safford.
Here I learned it is important to “wash your parts”, “that’s naughty talk”, and that gross things were “cockapoosh.”
Here I heard the train in the distance and listened to the sweet melody of a Tigers’ game on the TV in the living room.
Here I ate goulash, rhubarb pie, and snuck dried apples while the aunts and uncles exchanged Christmas gifts in the living room.
Here I walked through the arbor, looking for grapes left over in the sun.
Here a phone rang with a granddaughter asking for advice about what to do with her future, should she stay where she was or take a risk with a job that offered no promises?
Here I sat on a wooden bench, coming in from the cold, being asked if I was hungry, “Yes,” I replied. “How about a ham sandwich and a cup of coffee?” my Grandma would ask moving to the refrigerator, covered with the faces of family. I watched as her knotted hands smoothly knifed butter on bread.
Here I made the final turn down Safford Lane in the fresh, white snowy darkness, my weary soul renewed there.
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