March 14, 1933 ~ May 31, 2013
Shirley May Hill, 80, of Akron, passed away peacefully on the evening of Friday, May 31, 2013 at McLaren Bay Region. Shirley was born in Kawkawlin on March 14, 1933, the daughter of the late Wilbur and Genevieve (Cady) Hacker. Shirley’s love for her family will never be forgotten. She enjoyed bingo, camping and was an avid Detroit Tigers fan. A devout servant of the Lord, Shirley often enjoyed and looked forward to home visits from her pastor. Shirley’s memory will live on in the hearts of her family and friends for generations to come. Shirley leaves to cherish her memory her loving husband and best friend of 35 years, Robert Hill; children, Randy and wife, Mary of Hampton Twp., Susan and husband, Steve of White Lake, Kelly and fiancé, Brian of Unionville, Nicole of Shepherd and Scott of Fairgrove. Shirley was the proud and loving grandma of eighteen grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and three great-grandchildren on the way. She also leaves behind her sister, Audrey Simon and sister-in-law, JoAnn Hacker, both of Bay City, along with several nieces, nephews, friends and her Akita dogs, Kako and Mini. In addition to her parents, Shirley was welcomed home to heaven by her daughter, Michelle and son, Frederick DePrekel, along with her siblings, Dale Hacker, Margie Barcia, Doug Hacker and Wilbur Hacker, Jr. Shirley’s family will be present to receive visitors on Monday, June 3, 2013 from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Skorupski Family Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 955 N. Pine Rd., Hampton Twp. On Tuesday, June 4, 2013, Shirley will be taken to Grace Lutheran Church, 1809 S. Main St., Fairgrove, where visitation will continue from 10:00 a.m. until the time of her Funeral Ceremony at 11:00 a.m. Pastor Leonard Astrowski will officiate with interment to follow in Brookside Cemetery. Memorial contributions in memory of Shirley may be directed to the wishes of the family. The entire family wishes to extend a heartfelt thanks to Pastor Leonard and the staff of McLaren C.C.U. for the compassionate care provided.
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Shirley May Hill, 80, of Akron, passed away peacefully on the evening of Friday, May 31, 2013 at McLaren Bay Region. Shirley was born in Kawkawlin on March 14, 1933, the daughter of the late Wilbur and Genevieve (Cady) Hacker. Shirley's love for her family will never be forgotten. She enjoyed bingo, camping and was an avid Detroit Tigers fan. A devout servant of the Lord, Shirley often enjoyed and looked forward to home visits from her pastor. Shirley's memory will live on in the hearts of her family and friends for generations to come. Shirley leaves to cherish her memory her loving husband and best friend of 35 years, Robert Hill; children, Randy and wife, Mary of Hampton Twp., Susan and husband, Steve of White Lake, Kelly and fiancé, Brian of Unionville, Nicole of Shepherd and Scott of Fairgrove. Shirley was the proud and loving grandma of eighteen grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and three great-grandchildren on the way. She also leaves behind her sister, Audrey Simon and sister-in-law, JoAnn Hacker, both of Bay City, along with several nieces, nephews, friends and her Akita dogs, Kako and Mini. In addition to her parents, Shirley was welcomed home to heaven by her daughter, Michelle and son, Frederick DePrekel, along with her siblings, Dale Hacker, Margie Barcia, Doug Hacker and Wilbur Hacker, Jr. Shirley's family will be present to receive visitors on Monday, June 3, 2013 from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Skorupski Family Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 955 N. Pine Rd., Hampton Twp. On Tuesday, June 4, 2013, Shirley will be taken to Grace Lutheran Church, 1809 S. Main St., Fairgrove, where visitation will continue from 10:00 a.m. until the time of her Funeral Ceremony at 11:00 a.m. Pastor Leonard Astrowski will officiate with interment to follow in Brookside Cemetery. Memorial contributions in memory of Shirley may be directed to the wishes of the family. The entire family wishes to extend a heartfelt thanks to Pastor Leonard and the staff of McLaren C.C.U. for the compassionate care provided.
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To Sue Westerby and family: Sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. We just wanted you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. We know it is a sad time for you and we want you to know that we send our love out to you for comfort and support. Your friends and co-workers. Cookie Sigmann, Sandy Edwards, and Linda McClelland.
Judy J. purchased the Secret Garden Basket for the family of Shirley M. Hill.
To Sue Westerby and Family,
I have known Sue and Steve for approximately 18 yrs. For part of that time we lived on the same street and our girls are still best friends. Sue and Steve have shown me the true meaning of friendship. The first time I met Shirley I thought to myself how much they were alike. Giving, loving, humorous and full of life. Yes, Shirley was full of life and treasured every moment. She loved her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. You could see it in her eyes, smile and loving hugs. She was so selfless as was the whole family that she raised, for the most part on her own. So what did Shirley leave behind, right now a grieving husband, family and friends. More importantly she left behind the legacy of what it means to give, love, laugh and that legacy will become as it has already, a chain of caring individuals that will continue to grow with each and every birth. This is a wonderful thing. The reality of losing a loved one is extremely difficult for the ones left behind. Make no mistake that she is looking on, understanding the whole time with much pride in knowing the sadness will ease. You see, Shirley did not have the easiest life but what she did do is make the best of what she did have and with the family she has that was not a difficult task. The children kept her young at heart and that is why she wanted to fight to keep that going but it was her time to rest. In Heaven that is what she can do without suffering, without pain and without being afraid. The heavenly father has greeted her with his opening arms and you will when it is your time to again enjoy her loving, open arms. Shirley is at peace and those left her on earth will each grieve in their own time and way. You are all individuals as was she. That is another blessing she passed on and so all of those memories can be cherished, spoken about and laughed about in do time. In the meanwhile talk to her, cry to her, ask her advice because that is what she wants and she will give you signs that she is listening with a sense of calmness in her loving, precious soul.
So Live Life to the Fullest, Treasure what you have and don’t break the chain of all of the wonderful things she gave you to pass on….For her body is gone but her loving soul will always live on.
There may be difficult days ahead and that is what family and friends are here for you. Just ask and you shall receive.
God Bless and Love To All !!!!!!
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