Trahan Funeral Chapel

Margaret C. Schwartz
SCHWARTZ, Margaret C. (Robertson) of Bay City, Michigan. Margaret went to be with the Lord on July 15, 2010. She was born to William and Amelia Robertson on January 26, 1920 in Bay City, and was a lifelong resident. Margaret married William J. Schwartz on April 7, 1940 and he preceded her in death on December 11, 1990. Surviving are two sons, William J. (B.J.) Schwartz and his wife, Gail and Charles H. Schwartz and his wife, Kathy; four grandchildren, Stephen Schwartz, Stacie (Brian) Santhany, Allison Schwartz, and Geoffrey Schwartz; four great grandchildren, Taylor, Carter, Jax, and Isla; her sister-in-law, Margaret Bradfield and brother-in-law, Harry (Nancy) Schwartz; many dear nieces and nephews, especially Nancy Foco, Barb and Mike Pettigrew, Mike and Stevie Robertson; along with many special friends. Margaret was employed with Defoe Shipbuilding for many years. She was a member of Pilgrim Lutheran Church, Essexville, past president of the Junior Chamber of Commerce Auxiliary and a member of Baytown Dance Club and Vagabond Travelers. Margaret loved having fun, as well as spending time with family and friends. Her grandchildren were a very important part of her life. She will be dearly missed. The Schwartz family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the staff of Bay Medical Care Facility, as well as Dr. Michael Gruber for the loving care shown to Margaret. Funeral services will be Sunday, July 18, 2010 at 1:00 PM in Pilgrim Lutheran Church (Pine & Nebobish Streets), Essexville. Rev. Carl F. Trosien will officiate and private interment will be in Floral Gardens Cemetery. Margaret’s family will receive friends at the church on Sunday from 12:00 Noon until the time of the service. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider Studio 23 The Arts Center or Delta College Sculpture Garden. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of W. A. Trahan Funeral Chapel. For online condolences: www.trahanfc.com

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7/18/2010 ~

We send our heartfelt sympathy to all the Schwartz family in thei loss. Aunt Marg was a dear lady, and although she will be missed, it is uplifting to think of her in a better place, free of the bonds of her oxygen apparatus and breathing freely once more.al
We have so many great memories of partying with Jane and Bill and Aunt Marg and Uncle Bill in our younger years; they sure knew how to party down and have fun! And when our son, Jeff,was born, she dubbed him: "Jefferson Washington Robertson" and I can still hear her calling him that when he was a little guy. We are so thankful that we were there for her 90th birthday party at the facility.That will always remain a very special memory for us, and thanks to Kathy, we have wonderful pictures as keepsakes. She was a joy to be around, and her warmth and humor will be misse by many. We can now think of her as,once again, being part of the Robertson-Schwartz gang and living it up in heaven!

Mike and Stevie ~ Bay City,

7/18/2010 ~

Our deepest sympathy in the loss of you mother! Our prayers and love go out to you!
With love,
Cathie, Jack, and James Wolfgram

Cathie Wolfgram ~ Saginaw, MI

7/17/2010 ~

Marge treated everyone so well. She had such an incredible personality, and a wonderful sense of humour. She always had a minute to talk to a child, regardless of how busy she was .Her family is so fortunate to have this wonderful lady. My dad Ernie Cull, who passed in 1990, adored both Marge and Edna for the way they handled their switchboard duties, and the graceful way they represented the company and themselves. I feel very fortunate that they were a part of my childhood. Warmest regards, Norman Cull

Norm Cull ~ Clayton , WA

7/17/2010 ~

How well I remember the always fun-loving Marge Schwartz at Defoe Shipbuilding Co. in the 1960s!! She was the receptionist with personality and flair, and she could run that switchboard like no one else. Occasionally, I was allowed to sit in for her on breaks, but I was such a geeky high school kid that I knew I'd never fill her shoes. Marge made us all laugh in spite of ourselves and made us all feel welcome and special. She called everyone "honey" and meant it! You may know that I lost my Mom, Edna Willett, another member of the Defoe crew, in 2006. I'm grateful for all that these two great ladies gave to their children and to Bay City. My best to Marge's entire family, especially BJ and Charlie.

Gail Willette-McPeak ~ Bay City, MI