Elisa Ellen Swartz

Tawas City, Michigan
February 28, 1961 - September 26, 2019

Services

According to Elisa's wishes, cremation has taken place. A celebration of her life will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Saturday, October 19, 2019 at the Whitney Township Hall, 1515 North Huron Road, Tawas City, Michigan. Online condolences may be offered at www.bureshfuneralhomes.com

Obituary Notice

Elisa Ellen Swartz, beloved wife and mother, passed away unexpectedly Thursday September 26, 2019 at her home after battling cancer for the last five years.
Elisa was born February 28, 1961 in Bay City, Michigan to John L. and Georgia (nee Whitehouse) Furst. She graduated from Whittemore-Prescott High School in 1980. On June 27, 1991 she married her husband Dean. Elisa was employed by three hospitals in Tawas, West Branch and Riverdale, Georgia. Patients and employees loved her. She enjoyed reading, movies and watching the antics of her cats Patches and Chelsea. She was a super shopper at garage sales and thrift stores. After she developed cancer, she found joy volunteering at Tawas St. Joseph Hospital where she began her career.
Elisa is survived by her loving husband, Dean: daughter, Brittany and friend Moses; mother, Georgia Strutz; sisters, Wendy Furst and Margo Furst; brother, John Furst; stepsister, Pam Zanoni; stepbrother,
Chuck McKinley; brothers-in-law, Ken (Sue) Swartz, Lyle (Fern) Swartz; sister-in-law, Ruth Ann (Tim) Welty, and numerous nieces, nephews. She kept in touch with many friends including a group of close co-worker friends and more recently a very close co-worker and friend Norma. She was preceded in death by her father John L. Furst; stepfathers, Ernie Strutz and Larry McKinley.
In the face of disheartening news from the medical community she maintained her faith and a very upbeat approach to life. This was often expressed by thinking of others. Her trademark was a small gift of kindness passed along to you with a loving heart behind it.
According to Elisa’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A celebration of her life will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Saturday, October 19, 2019 at the Whitney Township Hall, 1515 North Huron Road, Tawas City, Michigan 48763. She will be laid to rest in Sims-Whitney Township Cemetery near AuGres, Michigan. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be directed to https://www.gofundme.com/f/elisa-swartz039s-medical-bills. On-line condolences may be offered at www.bureshhfuneralhomes.com.

Memorials

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be directed to https://www.gofundme.com/f/elisa-swartz039s-medical-bills

Cemetery

Sims Whitney Township Cemetery, Au Gres, Michigan

Condolences

Elisa i wish i could have seen you just one more time. You were always a good friend in school. Soar high with the Angels.
— Peggy Grantham Graves

Sorry for your loss Dean and family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
— Steve Bellows

Very sorry for your loss. Elisa was a very kind and caring person in school also. Heaven has gained a true Angel. Again very sorry for your loss.
— Amy (Tolfree) Delgado

Comfort to those who loved Elisa most. May you find the memories of her to be precious and to be savored. She would want you to live fully and to not have regrets. Celebrate and be thankful that you knew her and were a part of her story.
— Ruth Ann Welty

Goodbye my big Sister! I will miss you deeply!!! & I Love You!!!
— John Furst

Elisa always had a smile on her face. She was kind and sweet. She talked to the patients and was always willing to help. She always had a hug for you. She was truly a gentle soul.
— Diana Taber

My thoughts and prayers go out to Elisa's family.
I always enjoyed visiting with Lisa at school and at Walmart. May she Rest in Peace. She was such a friendly gal.
— Dorothy Lehman

My thoughts and prayers to Georgia and family. Elisa went on a trip with myself my aunt and my mother once. We all had a good time. She was a very friendly person with a good heart. Often saw her at the hospitals and always had a chat with her. Rest in peace Elisa, you were a good person. Georgias mom and my mom were cousins. Julie Bellor and Farmer
— Julia Bellor