Bernice Sage Obituary
Bernice was born on February 25, 1934, in Pickford, Michigan to the late Robert Earl and Isabella Frances (Steele) Thompson. She was a member of the Algonquin United Methodist Church. Bernice loved her children and grandchildren. She liked spending time at the casino and watching game shows. She had a great sense of humor. Her true gift, was taking care of people and helping others.
Bernice is survived by her children: Dan Shea of Sault Ste. Marie, MI, David Shea of NY, Jim (Kim) Shea of Sault Ste. Marie, MI, and Tony (Lori) McKerchie of Sault Ste. Marie, MI: grandchildren Tammy, Pamela, Rayleen, Rachel, Cora, Jamie, Amanda, Stewart, Kayleen and Jenna; seven great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.
Bernice is also survived by her siblings: Sonja (Hank) Ford, Tom (Nancy) Madison, Dan (Luanne) Owaski and Gayle Smith.
Bernice was preceded in death by her parents and husband: Francis James Sage whom she married in 1978 in Sault Ste. Marie, MI; children: Mike Shea, Kathy (Ray) Thorne, and James William Shea: siblings: Phyllis (Shorty) Beacom, Bob (Glendelon) Thompson, Billy Thomson, Imogene (Fran) Allen, and Roger (Janice) Madison.
No public services will be held at this time.
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