Shirley M. Bouck

Shirley M. Bouck Lansing Shirley M. Bouck, formerly of Grand Ledge, died on Friday, Oct. 15, 2010. She was 81. Born in Flint, MI on June 21, 1929, she was the daughter of Kenneth and Marie (Bottom) Raymond. From the early age of 5, dance was always her passion, having studied with the Virgiline Simmons Dance Studio of Lansing for many years. Shirley graduated from Eastern High School in 1947, and went on to attend Michigan State University. Shirley married Dr. Edward D. Bouck in 1951, and after her husband's 2-year stint in the US Navy, settled in Grand Ledge to raise a brood of five children. As a mother and a homemaker, she was also active in the Grand Ledge Child Study Club, and taught Sunday school at the First United Methodist Church of Grand Ledge for several years. A creative soul, Shirley wrote and published two children's books, "Abby the Tabby," and "The Bird Who Wouldn't Fly." Most recently, she served as a senior lifestyles columnist for www.thehollyexpress.com, a local on-line newspaper. Singing and dancing remained a huge part of Shirley's life, having founded "Shirl's Girls," a song and dance troupe that entertained at many a civic function throughout the 1970s. From 1980 through 1988, she was the Director and Producer of Grand Ledge's annual summer event, "Mudge's Follies." In 1990, Shirley created "Social Securities Scandals," a senior entertainment review for the "nifty over fifty" crowd. Shirley's enthusiasm and passion for music and dance was contagious among cast members as well as members of the audience. Over the years, Social Securities Scandals traveled and entertained all over the state of Michigan, as well as performing in Ohio, Florida and Texas. Shirley's work with Social Securities Scandals earned her several awards with the Lansing Civic Players. She was an active and fun loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend to many, and will be dearly missed. Shirley is survived by her five children, Laura (Gary) Martzke of Grandville, MI, Douglas (Alison) Bouck of Oxford, MI, Robert (Richard Wood) Bouck of Warren, David (Kris) Bouck of Canadian Lakes, MI, and Amy (Tony) Mayhew of Holly, MI; 7 grandchildren, Andrew Martzke, Jason (Michele) Martzke, Caitlin (Justin) Groeneveld, Ian Martzke, Jessica Mayhew, Brent and Adam Bouck; beloved sister and best friend, Jean Raymond of Grand Ledge, many loving and dear friends. She was preceded in death by her husband Ed in 1986, and her parents Ken and Marie Raymond in 1980 and 1995 respectively. Visitations will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Saturday, October 16 at Peters and Murray Funeral Home, 301 E. Jefferson St., Grand Ledge, and on Sunday, October 17 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, October 18 with family receiving friends one hour prior to the service at the Grand Ledge First United Methodist Church, 411 Harrison St., with Pastors Molly Turner and Betty Smith officiating, and burial will take place at Oakwood Cemetery in Grand Ledge. Memorial donations may be made to the Grand Ledge First United Methodist Church. Online condolences may be made at www.petersandmurrayfuneralhome.com.