June 3, 1941 ~ February 7, 2014
Shirley Mae Savage, our loving and devoted mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend passed away on the morning of Friday, February 7, 2014 at McLaren Bay Region. Shirley was born in Bay City on June 3, 1941, the daughter of Thomas and Alice (Jacobs) Lenhart. She was united in marriage to Wayne T. Savage Sr. on February 20, 1960. Shirley graduated from Bay City Central and was an avid dancer (especially the chicken dance) and enjoyed betting (and winning) against her brother, Jerry. She also enjoyed bingo and playing cards, especially nickel card games and was extremely dedicated to her family. Shirley leaves behind her devoted son, Wayne T. Savage, Jr. and wife, Laurie of Whittemore. She was the proud and adoring grandma of Bethany Savage (significant other, Jeremy Allen), Sarah and husband, Justin McKenzie and Eric Savage, all of Whittemore. Shirley is also survived by her mother, Alice Oswald of Essexville; siblings, Thomas and wife, Suzette Lenhart of Bay City, JoAnn and husband, Ralph Gerzeski of Bay City and Jerry and wife, Mary Lenhart of Essexville, along with her in-laws, Byron and wife, Sue Savage of Traverse City, June and husband, George Howden of Texas, Harry and wife, Marilyn Savage of Essexville and Barbara VanWormer of Bay City. Shirley was welcomed home to heaven by her father; husband of 53 years, Wayne and an infant son. Cremation will take place and no ceremony will be held. Final arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Skorupski Family Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 955 N. Pine Rd., Hampton Twp. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family online at www.skorupskis.com.
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Shirley Mae Savage, our loving and devoted mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend passed away on the morning of Friday, February 7, 2014 at McLaren Bay Region. Shirley was born in Bay City on June 3, 1941, the daughter of Thomas and Alice (Jacobs) Lenhart. She was united in marriage to Wayne T. Savage Sr. on February 20, 1960. Shirley graduated from Bay City Central and was an avid dancer (especially the chicken dance) and enjoyed betting (and winning) against her brother, Jerry. She also enjoyed bingo and playing cards, especially nickel card games and was extremely dedicated to her family. Shirley leaves behind her devoted son, Wayne T. Savage, Jr. and wife, Laurie of Whittemore. She was the proud and adoring grandma of Bethany Savage (significant other, Jeremy Allen), Sarah and husband, Justin McKenzie and Eric Savage, all of Whittemore. Shirley is also survived by her mother, Alice Oswald of Essexville; siblings, Thomas and wife, Suzette Lenhart of Bay City, JoAnn and husband, Ralph Gerzeski of Bay City and Jerry and wife, Mary Lenhart of Essexville, along with her in-laws, Byron and wife, Sue Savage of Traverse City, June and husband, George Howden of Texas, Harry and wife, Marilyn Savage of Essexville and Barbara VanWormer of Bay City. Shirley was welcomed home to heaven by her father; husband of 53 years, Wayne and an infant son. Cremation will take place and no ceremony will be held. Final arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Skorupski Family Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 955 N. Pine Rd., Hampton Twp. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family online at www.skorupskis.com.
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I just loved to play cards with Aunt Shirley! Favorite memory is Christmas time when she would lead us in singing her favorite song “Presents wrapped in green and gold”. Love you! Sharon
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We are so sorry for your loss. Prayers for peace and comfort for all of you.
Mike and Kathy Badour
SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT SHIRLEY BOTH MY WIFE (CAROL ) AND I LOVED TALKING TO HER AND WAYNE OVER THE YEAR SITTING IN THE BACK YARD. THEY WILL BE MISSED JOEL & CAROL MATTHEW
Dear Wayne & Family,
Please accept our deepest sympathy.
Shirley was a great neighbor & friend.
Her concern for others will always be remembered.
Greg (Cinny) & Mary Ann Marciniak
We are so sorry for your loss. Dad feels real bad that he can’t be there for Alice and all of you. May you find comfort in all the fond memories you have of Shirley.
Julie and Terry Laine and Fred Youngs
So sorry to hear of your loss….Sending prayers and comfort your way…..
Rob and I are so sorry for your loss. We have the best memories of our time living next door to Wayne and Shirley. They were great neighbors and friends.
Wayne & Family,
Very sorry to hear about your loss. Shirley was a great person and I have many fond memories growing up with her in the neighborhood.
Wayne, Gary and I were saddened to hear of your Mothers passing. We did get to see your Mom and Dad when we would go out for breakfast, and your Mom came into the store often and we would chat. We were able to meet her Mom, she was in the hospital the same time Gary’s Mom was in. We had a lot of good laughs. Shirley was always happy and had a contagious laugh. Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family, love and friends Gary and Debbie Nowicki.
We are very sorry to hear of Shirley’s passing. Her beautiful smile, laughter and love of dancing and having a good time, which we’re sure is what she is doing with Big Wayne now, is what we’ll remember. Lots of love to the family from Frank, Shelby & Max Valencia.
Wayne….
prayers to you and your family during this difficult time
Kathy Gotfryd Ciaciuch
So sorry for your loss.Remember the the day I was in Shirley and Wayne’s wedding. What a great couple.
Kay Jacobs Rinas
Wayne & Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Rob & Lori Gwisdala (Frankenmuth)
So sorry for your loss of our cousin Shirley. Love from the Badour family of Pete and Katey.
Sorry to hear the news about Shirley. A lot of memories years ago with you, your mother and dad. They both will be missed.
Jerry and Kathy Babinski
My Aunt Shirley was one of the most beautiful, kind and caring people I have ever known. Every time she would laugh it would make us smile. We loved her so much and will miss her deeply. We love you!
Trish, Matt and Ahyra Hartt