LYON, Nancy L. – Of Flint, age 78, died Monday, February 22, 2010 at her residence. Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11am Saturday, February 27, 2010 at St. Pius X Catholic Church, G3139 Hogarth Ave., Flint Father Robert F. Copeland officiating. Burial in Evergreen Cemetery in Kingsley, Michigan. In lieu of flowers, contribution may be made to the Genesee County Humane Society. Visitation 2-8pm Friday at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Flint. Mrs. Lyon will be at the church 10:30am Saturday until the time of the Mass.        

Nancy was born in Owosso, MI on August 31, 1931, the daughter of Robert and Thelma (Turner) Schaar. Nancy was a graduate of Owosso High School. She had a passion for animals, she lived for making their lives better. She was a loving mother and grandmother.

Surviving are son, Jason and wife Kerri Lyon and their daughters, Monica and Marisa Lyon; Daughter, Susan B. Lyon and her children Jessica, Stuart, Elizabeth and Josef Lantz; daughter, Nancy A. Lyon; in-laws, Shirley and husband Mike McBride, Joyce Lyon, Dee (John) Mills; many nieces and nephews.

 She was preceded in death by brothers, Maitlin Schaar and Jack Schaar and best friend and sister, Jeri Schaar.

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