BARD, Pauline Lora – age 86, of Flint, died February 21, 2011 at Maple Wood Manor of Clio. Services will be held 2pm Saturday February 26, at West Congregation Kingdom Hall of Jahovah’s Witnesses, 1187 S. Dye Rd, Flint. Minister Derek Marsh, officiating. Visitation will be held 12-2 and 4-8PM Friday, February 25, at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Rd., Swartz Creek. Those desiring may make contributions to the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York.

Mrs. Bard was born May 2, 1924, in Milaca, MN, the daughter of the late Russell J. and Martha M. (Nelson) Oskey. She married Russell F. Bard on June 9, 1945 in Atlas, MI. Mrs. Bard was a great wife, mother , grandmother, great-grandmother and enjoyed square dancing, cooking and baking. Surviving are: Husband of 65 years, Russell of Flint; Daughters, Susan (Michael) Townsend of Flint, Linda (Dennis) Lovejoy of Lennon, Bonnie Melton of Flint; grandchildren, Dwight (Amira), Fymshelle, Jaime (Greg), Raymond (Michelle), Geneyce (Tarree); great-grandchildren, Garrett, Avery, Carter, Tyler, Jayme; brother, David (Kathleen) Oskey of Flint and many neices and nephews. She was also preceded in death by her infant, sisters, Elaine Shaw, Doris Clink and Irene Martin; brothers, Donald, Bob, Van, Mel Oskey.

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