Linda Dean

January 30, 1946 - December 23, 2017

Linda Dean of Newberry, formerly of Linden and Flint, passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2017, at Cartwright Care Center. The daughter of Frederick and Mamie Kleinschrodt, Linda was born on January 30, 1946, in Flint. She married Harold (Pat) Dean and he preceded her in death in 2000. Linda began volunteering at Helen Joy Newberry Nursing Home after her husband passed and faithfully served every day for 16 years; she will be dearly missed by the staff and residents. She loved dogs and all animals, making sure all were well fed and cared for. Her family was of the utmost importance in her life. Whenever it was made known that someone was in need, Linda made sure to include them in her daily morning prayers. She will be missed by many. Linda is survived by her sister, Beverly Dillon of Grand Blanc; many nieces and nephews; stepson, David (Jena) Dean; step grandchildren, Becky, Elizabeth, and Dawson. Linda was predeceased by her parents and her sister, Mary Miller, of Grand Blanc. Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 13, 2018, from 2:00 p.m. until time of Memorial Service at 4:00 p.m. at Fischer Family Funeral Home, 504 N. Michigan Ave., Saginaw, MI 48602. Rev. Michael Ash will officiate. Memorials in Linda’s name may be made to the ASPCA, P.O. Box 96929, Washington, DC 20090 or to your local Animal Shelter or Humane Society. For information, please call (989) 755-8277. For online condolences, please visit www.fischerfuneral.com.