Obituary for Jerilyn M. "Jeri" Gallant
Jerilyn M. “Jeri” Gallant
Sanford, Michigan Formerly of Saginaw, Michigan
Our beloved mother and grandmother passed away peacefully surrounded by her family in the late evening hours of Sunday, May 14, 2023. Age 80 years. Jeri was born on October 22, 1942 in Saginaw, Michigan to the late Steven and Lorraine (Harrington) Mendel. She was a 1960 graduate of Saginaw High School. In December 1961, Jeri married the love of her life, David Gallant, and he preceded her in death. Jeri was employed at Saginaw County for 18 years until her retirement. Jeri and Dave lived in Saginaw for many years and then moved to their retirement home in Sanford, Michigan. She was a longtime member of St. Dominic Parish in Saginaw and a current member of Our Lady of Grace Parish in Sanford. Lovingly known as “Grandma Drives A Lot”, Jeri enjoyed watching her children and grandchildren events throughout her life. She also enjoyed her weekly outings and lunches with her sister. Jeri was known to watch the Hallmark Channel. Her most cherished memories, however, were the times that she spent with her family.
Surviving are three daughters, two sons and their spouses, Marie and Dale Western, Joyce and Dan Bobolts, Lynda and Gregg Blake, Ed Gallant, Frank and Annette Gallant; six grandchildren, Alexandria (Alex Tongue) Western, Kyle (Keri) Bobolts, Patrick (Nicolette) Bobolts, Danielle Blake, Victoria (Sam) Orlando and Emily Gallant; four great grandchildren; a brother, Jim (Katie) Mendel; a sister, Judy Konsdorf; a sister-in-law, Kathy Mendel; several nieces and nephews. Jeri is happily reunited with her husband, David; parents, Steven and Lorraine Mendel; brother, Michael Mendel and brother-in-law Raymond Konsdorf.
The Funeral Mass will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, May 22, 2023 at St. Dominic Parish-St. Stephen Catholic Church site, 1310 Malzahn in Saginaw. Celebrating will be Rev. Fr. Steven Gavit. Visitation will take place in the church, only, on Monday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of Mass. Immediately following, Family and friends will travel in procession to St. Andrew Cemetery for the Rite of Committal and Interment. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to “St. Dominic Parish in Saginaw”, “Our Lady of Grace Parish in Sanford”, or “ProMedica Hospice”. Arrangement have been entrusted to The Snow Funeral Home, www.snowfuneralhome.net
We would like to thank ProMedica Hospice caretakers, especially Vickie and Jen, for the care they provided.
Sanford, Michigan Formerly of Saginaw, Michigan
Our beloved mother and grandmother passed away peacefully surrounded by her family in the late evening hours of Sunday, May 14, 2023. Age 80 years. Jeri was born on October 22, 1942 in Saginaw, Michigan to the late Steven and Lorraine (Harrington) Mendel. She was a 1960 graduate of Saginaw High School. In December 1961, Jeri married the love of her life, David Gallant, and he preceded her in death. Jeri was employed at Saginaw County for 18 years until her retirement. Jeri and Dave lived in Saginaw for many years and then moved to their retirement home in Sanford, Michigan. She was a longtime member of St. Dominic Parish in Saginaw and a current member of Our Lady of Grace Parish in Sanford. Lovingly known as “Grandma Drives A Lot”, Jeri enjoyed watching her children and grandchildren events throughout her life. She also enjoyed her weekly outings and lunches with her sister. Jeri was known to watch the Hallmark Channel. Her most cherished memories, however, were the times that she spent with her family.
Surviving are three daughters, two sons and their spouses, Marie and Dale Western, Joyce and Dan Bobolts, Lynda and Gregg Blake, Ed Gallant, Frank and Annette Gallant; six grandchildren, Alexandria (Alex Tongue) Western, Kyle (Keri) Bobolts, Patrick (Nicolette) Bobolts, Danielle Blake, Victoria (Sam) Orlando and Emily Gallant; four great grandchildren; a brother, Jim (Katie) Mendel; a sister, Judy Konsdorf; a sister-in-law, Kathy Mendel; several nieces and nephews. Jeri is happily reunited with her husband, David; parents, Steven and Lorraine Mendel; brother, Michael Mendel and brother-in-law Raymond Konsdorf.
The Funeral Mass will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, May 22, 2023 at St. Dominic Parish-St. Stephen Catholic Church site, 1310 Malzahn in Saginaw. Celebrating will be Rev. Fr. Steven Gavit. Visitation will take place in the church, only, on Monday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of Mass. Immediately following, Family and friends will travel in procession to St. Andrew Cemetery for the Rite of Committal and Interment. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to “St. Dominic Parish in Saginaw”, “Our Lady of Grace Parish in Sanford”, or “ProMedica Hospice”. Arrangement have been entrusted to The Snow Funeral Home, www.snowfuneralhome.net
We would like to thank ProMedica Hospice caretakers, especially Vickie and Jen, for the care they provided.