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Mildred Wilbur Obituary

Mildred L. Wilbur Bellevue Mildred Lucille Wilbur, 98, died December 2, 2010 at W Drive Assisted Living. She was born September 2, 1912, the daughter of Arthur Alan and Lucy Isabelle (Ford) Kemper in Indiana. Mildred was preceded in death by her husband, Merlyn Wilbur in 1973; her sons, Robert Wilbur and Richard Wilbur, daughter, June Anderson and granddaughter Kelly Carrigan. She is survived by her grandchildren, Allen (Bonnie) Wilbur of Bellevue, Jeff Carrigan of Muskegon, Pat (Janice) Carrigan of Muskegon, Chris Carrigan, Brian (Cheryl) Baker, Don (Debbie) Baker, and Susan Cooper and eleven great grandchildren. Mildred worked as a cook and waitress at the Eaton Diner, and with her husband on their farm. She enjoyed gardening, mowing the lawn, baking pies, cooking, canning, puzzles, reading and bible study classes. The family will receive friends from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Monday, December 6, 2010 at Shaw Funeral Home, Lehman Chapel, Bellevue. Services will take place 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 7, 2010 at the funeral home with Pastor Virginia Heller, Bellevue United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment, Brickyard Cemetery, Eaton Rapids. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of one's choice. The family is being served by Shaw Funeral Home, Lehman Chapel, Bellevue. www.shawfuneralhome.com

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Published by Battle Creek Enquirer on Dec. 5, 2010.

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December 7, 2010

So sorry for your lost. I had no idea she was at W drive home. Dick was our best man at our wedding in 1957, Dave & I have been married 53 years and I've known your Mom a long time. What a wonderful family she has. Hugs, Jody (Mrs. David Dempsey).

Mollie Stevens

December 6, 2010

To the family of Mildred Wilber,

She was knowned as Grandma Wilber to our daughters Carmen and Sarah Stevens. She came every week to get her hair styled at Mollie's Hairstyling in Kalamo, MI. She was loving and a knowledgeable person. She loved to bring cookies to the girls.
Then over time I would go to her house to give her Mother and Mildred perms.

I will treasure the widsom that she shared with me.

Mildred was the Greatest!!!

She was loved by all that new her.

God Be With You. Mollie Stevens

Cathy (Mead) Kowalski

December 6, 2010

Al & Family - My deepest sympathy to you and all of your family on the passing of your grandma. I remember at work you speaking often of her.

Shirley (Link) Weers

December 6, 2010

You & your husband were good neighbors to many. The neighborhood will miss you always working in your yard & flowers. your memory will never die.

A former neighbor: Shirley (Link) and Bob Weers.

Salena Adkins

December 5, 2010

Grandma,
You were such a big part of my life and I will miss you terribly. I know that I have been truly blessed to have had my great grandma around for almost 30 years of my life when not everyone is that lucky. I have made it my new goal to try to make banana cream pie just like you did, I'll let you know how it goes!
I love you!
Always,
Salena

Allen & Bonnie Wilbur

December 5, 2010

Grams, you will forever be in our hearts & never far from our thoughts. We love you so very much. We are all so blessed to have had you in our lives for so long.
Love you,
Allen & Bonnie

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