Big Bay––Sheila J. (Barber)
Hudson, age 64, of 325 Bensinger Street, Big Bay, entered
eternal life Friday, January 11, 2008, at home, in the comforting
care of her family and Lake Superior Hospice.
Sheila was born August 21, 1943 in Big Bay, a daughter of
George and Evelyn Mae (Rood) Barber, and was raised in Big
Bay. A 1961 graduate of the Graveraet High School, she was
employed for many years as a bank teller, and then worked
in retail sales. She retired from Wal-Mart in 1996. Sheila
enjoyed the outdoors and especially loved watching the birds,
especially humming birds, the wildlife around her home,
and growing plants. Her other hobbies and interests included
doing craftwork, knitting, weaving, reading, and going to
the casino. She was a member of the Community Presbyterian
Church in Big Bay.
Survivors include her husband, Robert Hudson, whom she married
December 10, 1997; two sons, Scott (Angela) Anderson of
Minnesota and Gary (Joani) Anderson of Hawaii; a step-daughter,
Robbin Ann Lampinen of Marquette; four step-sons, Robert
Hudson Jr of Marquette, Russell (Becky) Hudson of Negaunee,
Richard Hudson of Harvey, and Ronald Hudson of Marquette;
three grandchildren, Amber Anderson of Minnesota, and Kaelan
and Cameron Anderson of Hawaii; three sisters, Sharon (Jack)
St. Germain of Negaunee, Joyce (Frank) Hayward of Idaho,
and Patsy (Bill) West of Walled Lake; a brother, Willie
(Janice) Barber of Marquette; several nieces and nephews;
and her special canine pal, Samantha. In addition to her
parents, Sheila was preceded in death by two brothers, Harold
and Orville Barber.
Friends may call at the Fassbender Funeral Home on Thursday,
January 17, from 4:00 to 6:00 pm. Funeral services will
be held in the funeral home on Thursday evening at 6:00
pm with Rev. Carolyn Raffensperger officiating. Burial will
be made in the Northland Chapel Gardens on Friday at 11:00
am. A reception for family and friends will held on Friday
at 12:00 noon at 39 Co. Road 510, Negaunee, MI 49866. In
lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Robert Hudson
and family, P.O. Box 352, Big Bay, MI
