Obituary of Beth Ellen Dashkovitz

Dashkovitz, Beth of Saginaw, Michigan, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2015 at Covenant HealthCare-Harrison. She was 62 years old. Beth Ellen Buckner was born September 24, 1952 in Saginaw, MI to Donald and Mary (Griffith) Buckner. She married Verne L. Dashkovitz on April 24, 1982. He survives her. Beth worked for St. Mary's of Michigan Medical Center and MCVI for over 30 years. She was a faithful member of Saginaw First Free Methodist Church, serving on the board and volunteering with the Children's Ministry. Beth is survived by her husband, Verne; son, Nick (fiancée, Rebecca Cobb) Dashkovitz; mother, Mary Buckner; sister, Dawn Buckner; brothers, Josh (Jodi) Buckner and Paul (Sheryl) Buckner; and brother-in-law: Dennis (Carol) Dashkovitz. She was preceded in death by her father, Donald Buckner; her infant daughter, Mary Buckner; sister, Kathy Bailey. MEMORIAL SERVICE: A memorial service for Beth will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, March 9, 2015 at the Saginaw First Free Methodist Church, 2625 N. Center Rd., Saginaw. Rev. Joseph W. Cunningham, PhD will officiate. The family will receive friends at the church on Monday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the memorial service. Beth's cremated remains will be laid to rest next to her infant daughter in Pine Grove Cemetery, Bridgeport. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Deisler Funeral Home, 2233 Hemmeter Rd. (off State) Saginaw. MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to Saginaw First Free Methodist Church. Please share your thoughts and memories with the family at the funeral home or through www.DeislerFuneralHome.com