This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: BURRESS, MEADE, BUTLER, SAKHO, MYERS, WHITE Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/25835/mb.ashx Message Board Post: BURRESS, Linda Lee Of Kalamazoo Linda passed away Saturday morning, January 30, 2010 at Borgess Gardens. She was born February 17, 1942 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Robert and Virginia (Meade) Butler. She enjoyed jumping railroad tracks, in her 1965 red AMC Rambler convertible, watching NASCAR, beer on ice, a good olive burger, and watching her favorite movie, "A Star Is Born". Preceding her in death was long time partner and caregiver, Doug Pierce; and her father, Robert Butler. Surviving are her four children, Cindy (Virasay) Sakho of Kalamazoo, Shannon Myers of Portage, Rob White of Kalamazoo, and Bill (Lisa) White of Portage; seven grandchildren, Destiny, Kiera, Kal-el, Abigail, Chelsie, Megan, and Ben; one great-granddaughter, Kayla; her mother, Virginia Butler of Fanning Springs, FL; and one brother, Jim (Kathie) Butler of Fanning Springs, FL. Cremation has taken place and a private memorial with family and friends will be at a later date. A special Thank-You to the staff at Borgess Gardens for all the love and care you gave Linda over the years. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed! to Borgess Visiting Nurse and Hospice. Arrangements by Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick St. Please visit www.langelands.com to sign Linda's online guestbook or leave a condolence to the family. Published in Kalamazoo Gazette on February 1, 2010 (Posted by a VOLUNTEER-NO family connection) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.