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Shirley Alice Sanborn
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She was born July 24, 1929 in Detroit to the late Richard and Marjorie LeMaitre. She married Roger Sanborn in January, 1949.
Shirley's greatest loves were that of her family, her church and her faith in God. She was a devoted wife to her late husband Roger, a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, as well as dedicated relative and friend. Shirley had a compassionate heart and a keen sense of humor. Both will be greatly missed, as well as her love for life and her genuine strength.
She leaves behind her daughter Tammy Welsh (Thomas); seven grandchildren, Lyndsay Seyferth (Kurt), Brandon Sanborn (Monica), Derek Sanborn (Devon), Terrance Welsh (Kaila), Andrea Schaefer (Florian), Kevin Welsh (Peggy Kartz), Bridget Kent (Gregg); nine great-grandchildren, Sadey and Cooper Seyferth, Ryan Sanborn, Felix, Nora, Gretta, Frieda Schaefer, Oliver and Beau Welsh; sisters, Lorraine Day, Virginia Carnahan; brother-in-law Donald Sanborn (Mary Ellen) and many nieces, nephews, and friends.
Shirley was preceded in death by her husband Roger; son Ronald; parents Richard and Marjorie; sisters Marge, June, Gloria; brother Dick.
Funeral services held Friday, June 23, 2023, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 7701 M-36, Whitmore Lake, MI. Family and friends at 10:00 a.m., with the service beginning at 11:00 a.m. Pastor Jeff Burgess will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, may we suggest a donation to St. Jude's Childrens Research.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Patty Bonneau-Schlegel
June 27, 2023
Aunt Shirley was a wonderful, loving and funny lady.
She picked up a saying which was "poop on a stick" lol
Which I managed to pick up". First I heard her say that i busted out laughing! And Tammy was telling me one of her grandchildren were calling her grandma made poop poop! Yes Aunt Shirley was comical, loving and fun. I will miss are joking and laughing on the phone. And I miss miss you so very much. I will always and forever love you. Hope your reunion up in heaven is a glorious one. Xoxo
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Andrea (Grobnagger) Paddock
June 15, 2023
I will never forget the story about Aunt Shirley that her sister, Marge, (Mom Grobnagger) told me about the time they went out to lunch. They were seated at a corner table near a wall that had been just re- wallpapered. Aunt Shirl ordered a half cantaloupe as an appetizer, dug her spoon into the melon, and the next thing g they both knew, the piece of melon was sliding g pretty as you please right down the newly papered wall! Mom G. said she would never forget the look on Shirl's face! Rest in peace and go in love, Aunt Shirley. Hug Gram and Grandpa and Mom G. for me, and please tell Mom G that NOW I understand. She'll know what I mean. Love
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