Margaret Christine Sawyer

Margaret Christine Sawyer, age 92 of West Branch passed away April 14, 2005 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. Margaret was born on December 23, 1912 in Tennessee, the daughter of the late Frank Robert Campbell and Georgia Evelyn Osborne. Margaret married Merle Hazen Sawyer on May 29, 1931 and enjoyed 48 years of marriage. Her husband, two daughters, Linda Margaret and Sandra Louise, and two sons, Russell Gene and Merle Hazen preceded Margaret in death. Margaret is survived by her 10 children, Vernon (Loretta) Sawyer of Missouri, Betty Coleman, Kelly (Kathleen) Sawyer, Traci (Richard) Hintz all of West Branch, Jerry Sawyer of Holly, Nadene (William) Muehlmann of Midland, Gary (Deidre) Sawyer of Lake Orion, Susan Sawyer of Standish, Lonnie Zeeman of Holly, and Beth (Bryan) Carr of Midland. Also surviving is her daughter-in-law, Sumi Sawyer of Mt. Morris, son-in-law, Fred Moorehouse of Columbiaville, 33 grandchildren, many great-grandchildren and her sisters, Jean (Billy) Covarrubius and Joan Rhue. She was lovingly known as Grandma Margaret, her grandchildren brought her much joy and she will be greatly missed. Arrangements have been entrusted to Steuernol & McLaren Funeral Home of West Branch and cremation has taken place according to Margaret's wishes. A Memorial Service will be planned for family members and friends.