Thelma L. Bertrand 83 of 2701 1st Ave. South Escanaba died Monday evening December 13,2004, at the Christian Park Village in Escanaba. She was born December 14, 1920 in Wakefield, Michigan, the daughter of Peter and Jenny (Teppo) Salo, and was married to Edward J. Bertrand . He preceded her in death on January 2, 1979.
Thelma had worked as a beautician for Hurley’s Beauty Salon for about 20 years. She was a member of the Escanaba Woman’s Club, The Business and Professional Woman’s Club and St. Joseph and St. Patrick Church. She enjoyed playing Bridge.
She leaves to survive 2 Sons: Edward (Kathy) Bertrand of Escanaba, Michigan; Peter Bertrand of Milwaukee, Wisconsin
1 Brother: Alvin Salo of Lake City, Michigan
1 Granddaughter: Kelly Flatt
4 Grandchildren: Joseph, William, Kayla and James
She was preceded in death by her Parents, and her husband Edward
There will be no public visitation. Funeral services for Thelma Bertrand will be held at the convience of the family. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery
The Skradski Family Funeral Homes of Delta County are assisting the Bertrand Family.
Anonymous
Ed, Kathy & Family,
So sorry to hear of your Mothers passing. I will always remember the little wave she would give Carol & I when we would see her at mass at the Bishop Noa Home. Our thoughts & prayers are with you.
Mike & Carol DeShambo
Escanaba, MI
Jeff - Oakland, CA
I never met Thelma, and it will likely seem odd to anyone viewing this that I, a complete stranger, thousands of miles away, would be leaving a tribute for someone I never met. But, I felt compelled to leave this little message to thank her for a small gift she indirectly imparted to me in the form of a chicken casserole recipe, contained in a 1980 Upper Peninsula Business and Professional Women’s Clubs cookbook that was given to me by my mother. The cookbook was first given to my mother by my grandmother who grew up in Houghton a lifetime ago. As luck would have it, I pulled it out of my cabinet today and made Thelma’s delicious chicken casserole, following her recipe to a tee. And so, I thank you Thelma for your generosity and for imparting to the world your wonderful recipe. Your memory will forever live on in my household. May you rest in please.