Obituary of Delight Elizabeth McGrandy

Delight E. McGrandy (Johnson) died November 1, 2024, at her home in Hale, MI.  She was born in Escanaba, MI to the late Carl and Clara (Lusardi) Johnson. She graduated from Saginaw High School and went on to earn her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Saginaw Valley State University, and her Masters in Nursing from Wayne State University.  She advanced to leadership positions within the nursing profession, serving as assistant professor and chairman of the nursing division at Delta College.  Delight had a deep passion for nursing and was dedicated in her career to both caring for patients and teaching the next generation of nurses. Her commitment to the nursing profession was evident in every interaction, inspiring countless students and colleagues alike. Delight found immense joy in her role, leaving a lasting impact on the lives she touched. She was an avid reader, loved books, current affairs, and travelling. She will be deeply missed by her family.

Delight leaves her loving husband of 43 years, Robert L. McGrandy.

Delight is survived by her sons, Jeffrey (Renee) Bladecki & Gene (Debra) Bladecki, of Bay City MI; her daughter, Joy Stauffer, of West Linn OR; and Paul Kasmarek, of Findlay OH, who was raised as a son to her.  Also surviving are her grandchildren, Ashley (William) Doyle, Nicholas Appoloney, Dr. Jacy Stauffer (Brett Lindstrom), Justine Stauffer, Jordan (Kristina) Bladecki, Alex Bladecki, David Wolfe (Alicia), Noah Kasmarek, and Darby Summers (Kasmarek); plus 14 great-grandchildren.

In addition to Delight’s parents, she was preceded in death by her 1^st husband, Alfred J. Bladecki; her sisters, Marilyn Donald (Johnson) & Shirley Brown (Johnson); her daughter, Gay Miller; and Delight Harding, who was raised as a daughter to her.

As she wished, cremation has taken place, and no service is to be planned.  In lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider making a tribute donation online to the Alzheimer’s Association to help fund research in Alzheimer’s and Dementia at alz.org/research. Donations may also be sent by mail to Alzheimer’s Association P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011 payable to “Alzheimer's Association”.  To sign online guestbook, visit www.cremationsocietymidmi.com  Arrangements made with the Cremation Society of Mid Michigan.

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