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William L. Burns
Born: 8/16/1933
Died: 8/13/2016
Age: 82
Community: Clare, MI
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William L. Burns, age 82, of Clare, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, August 13, 2016. He was born the son of Elijah and Marjorie (Krabbe) Burns on August 16, 1933 in Saginaw County's Buena Vista Township. He married Shirley Buckius on March 21, 1953, and she survives him. Bill had served in the Michigan National Guard, Bay City police, had a long career in the Michigan State Police retiring as a Detective First Lieutenant, and had served as Undersheriff in Isabella County after retiring from the State Police. He was also passionate about farming. He had served as the President and director of the Clare County Fair Board for several years, was a director and president of the Michigan Association of Fairs & Exhibitions and was a member of the Clare United Methodist Church.
Bill is survived by his wife, Shirley, his brother Grant and Marla Burns, his sister Margorie and Dennis Swiecicki, his children; Randy and Cynthia Burns of Belding, Cindy and Jim Latocki of Beaverton, Jeff and Penny Burns of Pierson and Bill Jr. and Christine Burns of Spring Lake. Also surviving are his grandchildren Elizabeth, Jennifer, Jessica, Randy Jr., Perry, Jamey, Angela, Bradley and Breanna and great grandchildern Kayla, Ariana, Ahnalee, Natalina, Bentley, Evelynn, and Eloise.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, August 18, at 11 AM at the Clare United Methodist Church with Pastor John Kasper officiating. Burial will follow in the Cherry Grove Cemetery in Clare. Memorials may be made to the Clare United Methodist Church, Thin Blue Line of Michigan, Clare Community Foundation, or the American Cancer Society.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 17, from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 PM at the Clare Chapel of Stephenson-Wyman Funeral Home (1005 N. McEwan, Clare) and on Thursday from 10 AM until service time at the church (105 E. Seventh Street, Clare).
If you are unable to attend, you are invited to leave an online condolence message on Bill's tribute page at www.stephenson-wyman.com
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8/17/2016 |
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2:00 PM |
| Visitation will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 17, from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 PM at the Clare Chapel of Stephenson-Wyman Funeral Home (1005 N. McEwan, Clare) and on Thursday from 10 AM until service time at the church (105 E. Seventh Street, Clare). |
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| Funeral Service |
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8/18/2016 |
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11:00 AM |
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105 E. Seventh Street
Clare, MI 48617Get a Map to this location...
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Pastor John Kasper |
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