Elaine Fobear
September 11, 1937 - November 14, 2020
Obituary
Wonderful mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend passed away after a short illness on November 14, 2020. Elaine was born to Harold and Martha (Blumke) Marti on September 11, 1937. She was a member of Christ the Good Shepard Church. She worked for the Saginaw Public Schools for 33 years, retiring in 2002. She was an avid reader and card player. She loved to do word searches and most of all spending time with her family. She married David Fobear August 7, 1965. He predeceased her in 1981. She was also predeceased by her sister Patricia Race and a grandson, Anthony Zolinski, Jr. She is survived by four children and four grandchildren: Kimberly Fobear, Christine (Tony) Zolinski, Andrew Fobear II, Kathleen Fobear, David Zolinski, Clarissa Zolinski, Andrew Fobear III, and Amaya Fobear. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews. She will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved her. FUNERAL SERVICE: In keeping with Elaine's wishes cremation has taken place. A Funeral Liturgy will take place at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at Christ the Good Shepard Parish, St. Helen Site, 2445 N. Charles St., Saginaw, Michigan. Rev. Fr. William Rutkowski will officiate. VISITATION: Family and friends will gather at the Deisler Funeral Home, 2233 Hemmeter Rd. (off State) on Monday, November 16, 2020 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Visitation will continue at the church on Tuesday from 12:00 p.m. until the time of Mass at 1:00 p.m. In keeping with mandated ordinances and for the safety of the community, face masks are required and social distancing will be observed. MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland. Deisler Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Fobear family; condolences may be expressed to the family at the funeral home, church or by visiting www.DeislerFuneralHome.com
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Christine Zolinski
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Mom was a terrific role model for her 4 smartass kids. She loved us unconditionally. Her grandchildren were her pride and joy. Mom, may you find comfort in your new resting place. Give a big hug and kiss for me to Tony, Jr. I love you so much,:heart::pray:
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Sheila Krawczyk
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Dear Elaine,
It has been lovely getting to know you and your family.
You raised 4 great, honest, responsible, and very loving children! I am glad that my nephew Tony met, knew, and married one of them— Chris Zolinski. My nephew Tony is a lucky :four_leaf_clover: guy!
Chris and Tony always tried to be there for my own parents. It is hard to say goodbye to a mother, no matter the age and circumstances.
So I send my love :heart::heart: to your family at this difficult time. May your memory bring a smile :blush: to their faces, not only tears :sob: :cry: in their eyes!
You were loved :two_hearts: and you will be missed. So until we all eat together (How about some baked beans? ) and see each other again, I send all of my love :gift_heart:to you!
Sheila Krawczyk
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Michael Krawczyk Barwood
Bakersfield, California
(Tony Zolinski's Aunt, Diane Zolinski's youngest sister)
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Randell Caszatt
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I met your mother only once or twice, but she was very kind to me and from what I have read or heard from other family members she was a good, and kind hearted person. David was my second cousin and of course I remember him the most. Aunt Neva's kids and spouses are all gone now, sad. I visited her home many times when I was a youngster. So sorry for your loss of Elaine's passing.
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Effie Scanlon
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I have a memory of Elaine through my cousin, Bardy (Barbara)Fobear. How lovingly Bardy spoke of Elaine. Elain took Bardy to Mass every Sunday for years, Bardy loved Elaine and was blessed to have her in her life after David passed.