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Rose Mann was born on 2 October 1880 in Brandon Gardens, Oakland, Michigan.^1,2 She and Fred K. Burr were married on 24 June 1908 in Oxford, Oakland, Michigan.³ She died on 7 December 1943, at age 63, in Argentine, Genesee, Michigan.² She was buried in Seymour Lake Gardens (Lot 2-88), Brandon Gardens, Oakland, Michigan.²

Harry Elliot Burr was born on 5 November 1919 in Brandon Township, Oakland, Michigan.^1,2 He and Wanda Nennia Taylor were married on 2 June 1941 in Oxford, Oakland, Michigan.³ He died on 7 December 1995, at age 76, in Oxford, Oakland, Michigan.² He was buried in Seymour Lake Gardens (Lot 2-88), Brandon Gardens, Oakland, Michigan.²

Wanda Nennia Taylor was born on 30 June 1920 in Racine, Racine, Wisconsin.^1,2,3 She and Harry Elliot Burr were married on 2 June 1941 in Oxford, Oakland, Michigan.² She died on 25 February 2013, at age 92.^1,3 She was buried in Seymour Lake Gardens, Brandon Gardens, Oakland, Michigan.³

Wanda N. Burr
Obituary

BURR, WANDA N.; met her beloved Savior Jesus Christ face to face on Monday, February 25, 2013. Wanda was born in Racine, Wisconsin on June 30, 1920 to Maude and William Taylor. She moved to Oxford in October of 1936 and graduated from Oxford High School class of 1940. She was married to Harry E. Burr in June of 1941 until his death in 1995. Living during the Great Depression was a factor in teaching Wanda to live frugally. She valued people more than things. Wanda was very involved with her church Holy Cross Lutheran in Oxford where she had been a member for over 60 years. She loved her cats and crocheted many a colorful rag rug. Wanda is survived by only sister, Theda L. Gragg as well as four children: H. James Burr (Janice), William Burr (Kriss), Melodee Dunn (Mike), Mark Burr (Allison); 18 grandchildren 17 great grandchildren. Wanda loved her Lord and her family and will be dearly missed. We rejoice that she has "finished the race and is finally home". A Memorial Service will be held at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 136 S. Washington, Oxford, Saturday, March 2, 2013 at 11 a.m. Arrangements entrusted to Lynch & Sons Funeral Directors, Oxford. To leave an online condolence please visit
www.lynchfamilyfuneraldirectors.com.

Robert James McGregor was born on 10 October 1861 in Kings Mills, Ontario, Canada.¹ He and Genevieve Burr were married on 25 December 1899.¹ He died on 25 April 1913, at age 51, in Mundy Township, Genesee, Michigan.²

Robert James McGregor was a Farmer.¹

Louis Dillman McGregor was born on 9 January 1901 in Michigan.¹

Evangeline Alberta Bowles was born on 11 January 1881 in Linden, Genesee, Michigan.^1,2 She and Clifford James Burr were married on 5 December 1907 in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan.¹ She died on 11 July 1945, at age 64, in Owosso, Shiawassee, Michigan.^3,2 She was buried in Fairview Cemetery, Linden, Genesee, Michigan.²

Ruth Maxine Burr was born on 24 September 1911 in Linden, Genesee, Michigan.^1,2 She and Lavergne Belden Stevens were married on 15 November 1932 in Newberry, Luce, Michigan. She died on 14 April 2013, at age 101, in Palm Beach County, Florida.² She was buried in Fairview Cemetery, Linden, Genesee, Michigan.²

Age 101, of North Palm Beach, FL, formerly of Linden, MI, died Sunday, April 14, 2013 in Florida. A memorial service will be held on Friday, April 19 at 12:00 noon at the First Presbyterian Church, 717 Prosperity Farms Rd in North Palm Beach, Reverend Walter Arnold III officiating. A Graveside service will be held at the Fairview Cemetery in Linden, MI. Mrs. Powell was born on September 24, 1911 in Linden, daughter of Clifford J. and Evangeline Bowles Burr. She is survived by five nieces and two nephews in Michigan; Beverly Mancour Wheatley Eiden of Linden, Lynne Merrill-Francis of Detroit, Alice Merrill Miller of Howell, Elizabeth "Buffy" Williams of Swartz Creek and Loretta Mullins of Millington; nephews Gary Burr of Durand and David Merrill of Fenton; a niece and nephew in California, Carol Burr Glaush in Lincoln and James R. Burr of Gillroy she also had two step-daughters in Florida, Margaret Powell Hendry of Clearwater and Betty Powell Barbuzano of Pompano Beach. She was beloved of many people including a number of Grand nieces and nephews and a special friend, Benito Rakower, PhD. She was a serious student of genealogy and belonged to many hereditary organizations including: Seminole Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Regent of Ezra Parker Chapter DAR, President of Huguenot Society of Michigan, Elder of the Society of Mayflower Descendents, State President Society of Women Descendents of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Co., Vice President of the Florida Genealogical Society, Life member of the Linden Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star, Florida Genealogical Society, Colonial Dames of America, National Society of the Colonial Dames of the XV11 Century, National Society Daughters of the American Colonists, National Society of New England Women, National Society United States Daughters of 1812 War Hawks Chapter 358, New England Historic Genealogical Society and the Ladies Auxiliary Veterans of Foreign Wars She was preceded in death by her husband Harold Frederic Powell, PhD. Memorial contributions may be sent to the Linden Mills Historical Society, PO Box 823, Linden, MI.

Lavergne Belden Stevens was born on 27 October 1897 in Bluffton, Wells, Indiana. He and Ruth Maxine Burr were married on 15 November 1932 in Newberry, Luce, Michigan. He died on 2 February 1981, at age 83, in Royal Oak, Oakland, Michigan.

James Knox Burr was born on 12 December 1908 in Michigan.^1,2 He and Irene Queen were married on 8 September 1934 in Portsmouth, Norfolk, Virginia. He died on 7 February 1989, at age 80, in Santa Cruz County, California.²

Clifford J. Burr was born on 19 March 1910 in Michigan.^1,2 He died on 10 October 1910, at age 0.² He was buried in Fairview Cemetery, Linden, Genesee, Michigan.²

Elizabeth Marie Burr was born on 25 December 1912 in Michigan.^1,2,3 She and Kenneth C. Mancour were married on 15 September 1934. She and Harry Albert Tenley were married on 7 January 1966 in Genesee County, Michigan.³ She died on 3 February 2007, at age 94, in Genesee County, Michigan.^2,3 She was buried in Fairview Cemetery, Linden, Genesee, Michigan.²

MANCOUR, Elizabeth Marie -- Age 94, of Linden, died February 3, 2007 at Crestmont Healthcare Center. Funeral Services will be held 2 PM Wednesday, February 7 at the Linden Presbyterian Church, 119 W. Broad St., Linden, Rev. Parker Smith and Rev. Donald Neuville officiating. Interment in Fairview Cemetery, Linden. Visitation will be held 1-4 and 6-9 PM Tuesday at Sharp Funeral Homes, Linden Chapel, 209 E. Broad St., Linden. In lieu of flowers, those desiring may make contributions to the Linden Presbyterian Church. Elizabeth was born December 25, 1912 in Linden the daughter of Clifford James Burr and Evangeline A. (Bowles) Burr. She had resided in the Linden area all of her life. She attended Flint Junior College and U of M. She married Kenneth C. Mancour on September 15, 1934 and he preceded her in death March 22, 1955. She then married Harry A. Tenley on January 7, 1966 and he preceded her in death June 22, 1979. She retired from the Linden Schools where she worked for 13 years. She was a member of the O.E.S. # 175 of Linden, the Linden Presbyterian Church, Linden Historical Society, and the Loose Center. Mrs. Mancour played the violin and piano, and in her younger years played with the Flint Symphony Orchestra. Surviving are: children, Beverly Wheatley Eiden, Frederick Burr Mancour, Elizabeth Marie Williams (Robert); son-in-law, Jimmie Smith; daughter-in-law, Charlotte Mancour; grandchildren, Kenneth Paul Wheatley (Tracy), Kim Marie Wheatley, Karen Selley (Scott), William G. Wheatley (Brenda), Donald Smith (Delphine), Janet Belill (Thomas), James Smith (Cena), Suzanne Stephens (Craig), Christine Korzetki (Michael), Brian Kenneth Williams (Amanda), Bethany Gayle Williams; 21 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren; sister, Ruth Burr Powell; sister-in-law, Rosamond Mancour Horn. She was preceded in death by: husband Kenneth C. Mancour; husband, Harry A. Tenley; daughter, Cheryl L. Smith; son, K. Thomas Mancour; and great-great-grandson, Domanic Short. Tributes or condolences may be shared at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com.

George T. Burr was born on 20 May 1914 in Michigan.^1,2 He and Loretta Mae Feley were married on 11 March 1939. He and Darlene P. Brower were married on 27 July 1957 in Genesee County, Michigan.³ He died on 20 April 1965, at age 50, in Linden, Genesee, Michigan.^3,2 He was buried in Fairview Cemetery, Linden, Genesee, Michigan.²

Clyde Middlesworth Burr was born on 14 April 1923 in Michigan.^1,2,3 He and Mary Jane Fillmore were married on 28 August 1954 in Genesee County, Michigan.⁴ He died on 30 May 1992, at age 69, in Durand, Shiawassee, Michigan.³

Mable Lauther was born on 17 April 1878 in Gaines, Genesee, Michigan.¹ She and Harry Banks Burr were married on 21 December 1910 in Flint, Genesee, Michigan. She died on 19 October 1947, at age 69, in Flint, Genesee, Michigan.¹ She was buried in Fairview Cemetery, Linden, Genesee, Michigan.¹

Harry Banks Burr, Jr., was born on 25 May 1917 in Michigan.^1,2 He died on 24 May 1994, at age 76, in Hilton Head Island, Beaufort, South Carolina.^1,2 He was buried in Fairview Cemetery, Linden, Genesee, Michigan.²

Harry Banks Burr, Jr., was a Clerical Clerk in Auto Factory.³

Henry Ludwig Oppenborn was born on 8 December 1885 in Alpena, Alpena, Michigan.¹ He and Nellie Bly Burr were married on 25 December 1906 in Linden, Genesee, Michigan. He died on 10 September 1961, at age 75, in Miami, Miami-Dade, Florida.

Fredric Burr Oppenborn was born on 1 January 1908 in Alpena, Alpena, Michigan.¹ He and Maillle Oonanang were married about 1955 in Thailand. He died in July 1982, at age 74, in Bangkok, Thailand.

Fredric Burr Oppenborn was a Pilot Pan Am AIrlines.

Maillle Oonanang was born about 1905. She and Fredric Burr Oppenborn were married about 1955 in Thailand. She died about 1960 in Thailand.

Dorothy Dobbins died after 1958.

Dorothy Dobbins was a Nurse.