Jeanine Baumstark
April 06, 1940 - December 01, 2018
Obituary
Jeanine Barbara Baumstark, age 78, passed away Saturday, December 1, 2018 at St. Francis Home of Saginaw. Jeanine was born April 6, 1940 in Washington, D.C. the daughter of Frank and Jennie Druzba. Jeanine was united in marriage to Reynold Baumstark on August 27, 1960 in Boston, MA. She was a RN and worked several places such as Brooklyn VA Hospital and as a night supervisor at Dobbs-Ferry Hospital in Dobbs-Ferry, NY. Jeanine and Reynold moved to Michigan in 1972 at which point Jeanine decided to focus completely on being a full-time mom. Jeanine traveled all over the world with her husband and friends. Her other passion was playing bridge with the gals. Jeanine volunteered at Henry Ford Hospital when her family lived in Detroit and continued to be active in various charities and organizations including St. Mary's Hospital, Saginaw Dental Wives and the Saginaw Symphony. She was a long time member of the Saginaw Country Club and St. Stephen's Church. Jeanine is survived by her loving husband of 58 years; Reynold, her three children; Jennifer (Tom) Murphy, James (Patricia) Baumstark and Eric (Heather) Baumstark, one grandchild; Sean Murphy, three sisters; Shirley Drenzek, Georgianna Childs and Edith (Phillip) Creter, three brother-in-laws; Charles (Barbara), Barry (Martha) and Anthony (Lyn) Baumstark, numerous nieces and nephews and many dear friends. Jeanine was preceded in death by her parents and two brother-in-laws; Joseph Drenzek and Harris Childs. FUNERAL: Honoring Jeanine's wishes cremation has taken place. A Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, December 15, 2018 at Noon at St. Dominic Catholic Parish, St. Stephen Campus, 1310 Malzahn. Rev. Fr. Steve Gavit to officiate. VISITATION: Family and friends will gather at Deisler Funeral Home 2233 Hemmeter Rd (off State) on Friday, December 14, 2018 from 4:00 - 8:00 PM. MEMORIALS: Those wishing to make a memorial contribution are asked to consider the Heifer Project International or the Wounded Warriors Project. Please share your thoughts and memories with the family through www.DeislerFuneralHome.com
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Jeffrey Creter
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Back in the early 1980's in Sudbury, MA, when I was an adolescent, I used to look forward to holiday visits from The Baumstarks. I always knew they'd bring the ruckus! Jennifer was a comforting presence much needed; Eric and Jimmy were hilarious; Uncle Rennie and Aunt Jeanine were the voices of savage, brutal honesty, and I loved all of it.
One Thanksgiving when Tim was quite young, he and I played a very physical game of Dungeons and Dragons with Eric and Jimmy. At one point during the skirmish, Jimmy picked Tim up and ran down the hallway, using my brother's small body as a medieval shield. Eric fired plastic arrows into him from a toy bow. While Jimmy tried get to Eric with his plastic battle axe, Jim hurled baby Tim through the hallway air where Tim's head and neck slammed into the ceiling and Tim took an eight foot fall to hit the floor, hard! Tim repeatedly screamed and cried; Jimmy hit Eric in the head, breaking the battle axe; and I was thrown face first into the wall.
My mom over-reacted because Tim really seemed to be hurt, and only our Auntie Jeanine provided what I felt were the right words for the situation: "EVERYBODY SIT DOWN AND SHUT UP! Edie, you knock it off, too. Tim will be fine. That's what boys do."
Situation neutralized.
Auntie Jeanine always brought a smile to my face; she still does, and she will be missed.
Love,
Jeff
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Bart Baumstark
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Condolences to Uncle Rennie, Jenny, Jimmy and Eric. Although we had not seen her since Luke's wedding here in STL, loved her very, very much. Great memories of your visits to Massachusetts when we were young and of course the famous trip from North Andover to Saginaw in the powder blue Lincoln. A unique and loving character. Always knew where you standed with Aunt Jeanine! See you all next week for the services.
Bart Baumstark
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Georgianna Childs
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Jeanine, my beautiful, feisty sister. I have so many memories of you I don't know where to start. I will say you proved you could tie a good knot when you tied me to our neighbors porch railing! Even though you were a little rough I grew to realize that you did love me. As sisters and friends we have laughed together and we have cried together. I am now crying over losing you. You are now flying with the angels and will always watch over us. Rest in comfort and in peace. You will live forever in my heart.
I will love you always,
Georgi
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Edith Creter
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Dearest Jeanine,
We've had so many good times and so many fights! Gatherings were always ho-hum until you showed up! We could always count on you to add the fireworks.
Your love was so complete. I know I felt it. I know our whole family felt it. We will fondly remember all the wonderful times our families spent together when we were all so young and all still full of "piss and vinegar," as Daddy would often say.
Rest in gentle peace, Jeanine, dear sister. You are safely in mommy's arms now and that is how I will think of you. xxoo Edie
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Tim Creter
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My Aunt Jeanine was lively, spirited, assertive, and dynamic. Her shadow and her sunshine were equally powerful- a true character, a true person. She also always let me know how much she loved me. I have and will always love her spirit and her soul forever.
My heart and my compassion is with her family and mine.
Love,
Tim Creter
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shirley drenzek
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Jeanine
I don't know where to start. You know we four sisters always loved each other in
spite of our differences. Being the oldest and you six years younger you were
thorn in my side---always running to our parents to tell something I should not
have been doing. But our love was always stronger than our differences. Will
love and miss you so much and forever. Now we are only three.
Shirley