Shirley May Burghdoff

Shirley May Burghdoff Charlotte Shirley May Burghdoff, age 76 of Charlotte died September 5, 2010 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Kalkaska MI on May 12, 1934 to Willard and Zella (Long) Krepps. She married Harley Burghdoff on July 2, 1951 in Lansing. She enjoyed camping and looked forward to her yearly camping trip to Goose Creek each October with her family. She spent time at Big Pine Island lake with her children swimming, boating, water skiing and fishing. She was fun to be with and her nieces and nephews always wanted to be at the lake with Aunt Shirley. She was blessed with her Father's wit and sense of humor. She is survived by her children, Catherine (Mike) Gillett of Bellevue, and James and Eric (Cathy) Burghdoff of Charlotte; 8 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; uncles, Donald (Francis) Krepps and Russell (Zelda) Krepps; aunt, Daisy Long; sisters-in-law, Margaret Jenvey and Karen Krepps; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Harley; sisters, Beverly Russell, Donna Casner and their spouses; and brother, Roger Krepps. Per Shirley's request, her body has been donated to the MSU School of Medicine with assistance from Tiffany Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Eaton Community Hospice. A family gathering will be held at a later date.