Douglas Dunston Larion

Larion, Douglas Dunston - Age 90, of Grand Blanc, passed away at home May 7, 2026.

Douglas was born June 8, 1935 in Pontiac, Michigan, the son of Edward James Larion and Marion Elizabeth (Dunston) Larion. Education was important to Douglas as a graduate from Flint Northern High School in 1953, continuing to nurture his love for writing and poetry at Northwestern University graduating in 1957 with a Bachelors of Science from Medill school of Journalism. As a proud member of Lambda Chi, he cherished his dear life-long friendships greatly. He was an Army Veteran, being discharged in 1964.

Douglas' love for golf is shown by a framed hole in one plaque and photo on his office wall. Golf, writing stories and poetry, spending time in Charlevoix with his family were all things he was immensely proud of.

He dedicated nearly 30 years to General Motors, retiring as Materials Manager in 1992 from Powertrain in Flint.

He was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Flint Elks Lodge 222, The American Legion, and Linden Historical Society. Douglas and Jayne married on June 23, 1984, and have spent every year on this date since celebrating their love in Charlevoix, Michigan. Charlevoix held a special place in his heart as it fully encompassed everything he loves. A great view to read a book, history, and golf.

Douglas leaves to cherish his memory, wife, Jayne Ellsworth Larion; daughters, Elizabeth (Brett) Seavey, Amy (Mike Beubis) Larion; grandchildren, Edward Seavey, of Linden, Brittany (Matt) Kittel of Flint, Noah and Emma Beubis, of Pasadena, California; great-grandchildren, Paige and Cole Kittel; nephew, Scott Larion of Swartz Creek; great nephews, Brendan and Keegan, of Swartz Creek; niece, Annie Larion of San Diego, California. He was preceded in death by his father and mother; and his brother, Craig E. Larion.

A celebration of life will be held 11 AM Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at First Presbyterian Church 746 Saginaw St., Flint, Michigan. 48502. Following the service a luncheon will be provided in the church fellowship room. A committal service will be held following at 2 PM at Lakeview Cemetery, 6150 White Lake Rd., Clarkston, Michigan, 48346, family and friends are welcomed. (There are six generations of the family interred at Lakeview Cemetery) Visitation will be held 5-8 PM Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at Sharp Funeral Home, 6063 Fenton Rd. Grand Blanc, Michigan 48507; and also from 10 AM Wednesday, May 13 until the time of the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, those desiring may make contributions to Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Genesee Chapter, to Linda Lawson P.O. Box 684 Owosso, Michigan. 48867 or Daughters of the American Revolution, (DAR) Eliza Lucas Pinckney Chapter, Emily Wood 947 Mt. Vernon, Charleston, South Carolina. 29412 or Linden Historical Society, P.O. Box Linden, Michigan. 48451.

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