Rosella Mary Burnard, age 95, of Gladstone, passed away peacefully early Sunday morning, December 4, 2016, at Christian Park Village in Escanaba.
Rosella was born October 24, 1921, in Perkins, the daughter of Joseph and Adele (DeGrand) Demeuse. She was also raised and attended school in Perkins. She later married Everett Burnard and together the couple made their home and raised their family in Escanaba. In addition to raising her family, Rosella was employed at Pine Haven Rest Home, in Gladstone, until her retirement in 1996. Rosella was a member of All Saints Church in Gladstone. She loved to spend time with her family and grandchildren. Her hobbies included baking, knitting and embroidery. Rosella was a kind loving person who will be missed by many.
Survivors include:
Daughters: Shirley (Lawrence) Spaulding of Gladstone, MI
Rose Mary Pardee of Gladstone, MI
Barb (Steve) Larson of Escanaba, MI
Brother: Robert (Vangie) Demeuse of Gladstone, MI Rosella is also survived by her loving grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Adele:
Son: James Gerou
Daughter: Diane Cole
Brothers: Joseph Jr., Norman, George, and Raymond Demeuse
Sister: Dorothy Saari
Son in law: Daniel Pardee
Former Husband: Everett Burnard
Rosella’s family will receive friends on Wednesday, from 10:00AM to 12:30PM, at the Skradski Funeral Home in Gladstone. Mass of Christian Burial will follow visiting hours, at 1:00PM on Wednesday, at All Saints Church in Gladstone, with Rev. Fr. Jamie Ziminski officiating. Luncheon will follow in the All Saints Parish Hall. Rosella will be laid to rest in the Gardens of Rest Cemetery in Wells.