Blanche Bird

Mrs. Blanche A. Bird, age 85, passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2007. She was born February 13, 1922 in Muskegon to Gordon and Maude (Crooks) Pearce and lived in the area her entire life. Prior to her retirement in 1978, she worked 43 years as an inspector for Teledyne Continental Motors and then volunteered for the Nelson Neighborhood Association. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary Post #8846, enjoyed fishing, hunting, and playing ball with her kids. SURVIVORS include 3 children, Jerry (Shirley) Cunningham of Muskegon, Sharon (Frank) Tucker of Arizona, and Ruth Richardson of Muskegon; 1 step-daughter-in-law, Terrie (Roger) Bird of Muskegon; 6 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild; and 1 sister, Ellen Cutler of Muskegon. She was preceded in death by her parents; 1 sister, Ninabelle Arbogast, and 1 brother, Robert Pearce. A MEMORIAL SERVICE will be held 11:00 AM Monday, February 26, 2007 at The Walburn Chapel Sytsema Funeral Homes, Inc. 1547 W. Sherman Blvd. (231) 759-8565 with the Rev. Lewis H. Glick officiating. INTERMENT will take place at Lakeside Cemetery. MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS may be directed to Hackley Visiting Nurse Services and Hospice, Inc.