Bernice W. Shorter
Died Dec. 20, 2014
CEDAR – Bernice Wilma Shorter, 89, of Cedar passed away Saturday, Dec. 20, 2014 at her home surrounded by her loving children.
Bernice was born June 17, 1925 in Provemont (Lake Leelanau) the daughter of Mady and Irvene (Belanger) Couturier. On Sep. 30, 1944 at St. Mary’s Church of Lake Leelanau she married Keith Edward Shorter who preceded her in death on Sep. 15, 1991.
Bernice worked her whole married life at Munson Medical center until retiring in 1978. She loved to bake and her pies were loved by all. She loved flowers and enjoyed music and dancing and always said, “wake up singing and you will never have to take medicine.” She loved visiting with her children and playing cards with them and her grandchildren.
She was very devout in her faith and prayed morning to night for all she knew. She was full of kindness and love for anyone she came in contact with. Mom has played a BIG part in all of our lives and is going to be deeply missed.
Bernice is survived by three sons, Jimmy (Marge) Shorter of Maple City, Mike (Gertie) Shorter of Maple City, Denny (Kathie) Shorter of Cedar; five daughters, Linda (Ronald) April of Cedar, Diana (Felix) Rice of Maple City, Darlene (John) Sheffer of Cedar, Shari (Mike) Leabo of Suttons Bay, Connie (Jay) Frost of Maple City; her siblings, John Couturier, Gene Couturier, Dale Couturier, Gayle (Cindy) Couturier, LeVerne (Doris) Couturier, Merle Forton, Dora (John) Korson, a sister in law, Jean Couturier; her close friend Joseph Brzezinski; eighteen grandchildren; twenty-five great grandchildren; and many loving nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Keith; three brothers, Don, Bernard (twin brother), Father Albert Couturier; sisters, Joanne Kishefsky, Rita Priest; brother-in-laws, Lou Forton, Alfred Priest; a twin daughter at birth; three brothers in infancy; and a grandson.
A memorial mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, Dec. 30 at 11 am. with a Rosary to be prayed one hour prior at Holy Rosary Church, Cedar.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Mass Intentions and/or Holy Rosary Church Building Fund, 6982 S. Schomberg Rd., Cedar, MI 49621 and/or to Munson Hospice, 1105 Sixth St., Traverse City, MI a49684.
Please share thoughts and memories with Bernice’s family below.
Darlene/John & All the Shorter Families: The acts of life are the destiny of the next. There is not enough darkness in the World to quench the Light-Love-Memories of Your Beautiful Mother & Her Candle She leaves lit for all Her Children. We are so grateful to have been able to have time with Your Mom at the Family Gatherings that You & John had at your home. God Bless All of You…. Keep Her Love, & Memories glowing Forever. All Our Love, Sue & Jerry Swift
ReplyDeleteWe send our most sincere condolences to the Shorter family on the loss of your dear Bernice. She truly was a beautiful person inside and out. The line in her obit that read "she was full of kindness and love" perfectly captured her spirit. We shall always miss seeing her sitting right up front at Holy Rosary Mass, not afraid to show the depth of her faith and love of God. What an example and inspiration to all! She was always willing to give a smile and hug, which also will be deeply missed. May sweet Bernice now rest in peace in the loving arms of our Lord, reunited with all her loved ones who have gone before her. God bless and keep all of you.
ReplyDeleteJudy and Glenn LaCross
I always thought Aunt Bernice was so nice and lots of fun!
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