ROBERTA G. "BIRDIE" SHELDON's Obituary
ROBERTA G. “BIRDIE”SHELDON, age 57, of Baraga passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2013 at Marquette General Hospital, Marquette. She was born in L’Anse on July 10, 1955 the daughter of the late Robert and Geraldine (Auge) Duschaine. Birdie graduated from Baraga High School in 1973. She had been the bar manager at the Ojibwa Casino, Baraga. On October 23, 1982 she married James Sheldon in L’Anse. Birdie was a member of KBIC, Baraga American Legion Post #444 Auxiliary, and O.V.W Transition Advisory Board. She was an avid camper, and enjoyed reading, and doing puzzles.
Birdie is survived by her loving husband Jim, son Jay of Green Bay, daughters Lily (Terry) Marcotte of Baraga, Amber Weigel of Fayetteville, NC, and Sara Sheldon of Green Bay, grandchildren Elexsonna, Samantha, Sabrina, Xackery, Xavier, Alexxus, Erika, Daisy, Ella, Elisa, Davohn, and Evan, mother-in-law Barabara Sheldon and dear friend Harry LaFernier. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive. She was preceded in death by her daughter Chelsey, sister DeDe, and brother Ronnie.
Funeral services for Birdie will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 13, 2013 at the Reid Funeral Service and Chapel, L’Anse with Pastor Judy Mattson officiating. The family will greet friends at the funeral chapel on Saturday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. Following the service, the family invites friends to join them for fellowship and a luncheon at the Baraga American Legion Post #444.
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