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July 17, 2012

Edith C. Blodgett

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TRAVERSE CITY — Edith Claire Blodgett, 85, of Traverse City, passed away Sunday, July 15, 2012, at Bortz Health Care in Traverse City surrounded by her loving family.

Edith was born in France, on June 17, 1927, to the late Gaston and Claire (Becquet) Saudemont. On Sept. 1, 1950, she married Howard H. Blodgett, who preceded her in death on Sept. 30, 1983. Her mother, Claire Becquet, died on Nov. 9, 1983. On Dec. 27, 1984, she married Robert H. Crow. He preceded her in death on Dec. 4, 1992.

Edith impacted the lives of 65 children working to help raise them as a foster parent. She also worked as a nurse's aide in pediatrics at Munson Medical Center for 15 years. After retirement, Edith enjoyed the many activities held at the Traverse City Senior Center as well as spending time crocheting, knitting and playing bingo. In earlier years Edith spent time fishing and practicing her talent as a concert level pianist. Edith loved animals, was a member of St. Francis Catholic Church and will be remembered by many.

Edith is survived by her four children, Don G. (Ann Marie) Blodgett, Shirley H. (Don) Topping, Michael H. (Ann) Blodgett and Harry M. (Holly) Blodgett; daughter-in-law, Suzanne Blodgett; 17 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren, and many other loving family members and friends.

Edith was preceded in death by her son, this past June, Howard "Joe" Blodgett, her parents and a brother, Pierre Saudemont.

Visitation for friends and family will be held Wednesday, July 18, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. with a 7 p.m. vigil service at Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home.

A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 19, at the St. Francis Catholic Church, with Rev. Kenneth Stachnik officiating.

Graveside committal services will be held at Grand Traverse Memorial Gardens.

Edith's family would like to extend a thank you to the staff at Bortz Health Center and those at Munson Hospice for their exceptional care and help in a difficult time.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Cherryland Humane Society.

Please share thoughts with the family at www.reynolds-jonkhoff.com

The family is being served by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home.

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