of South Lyon, formerly of Chelsea, age 87, died Thursday, March 16, 2017 at the South Lyon Senior Care Center. She was born December 28, 1929 in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of Archer E. & Dorothy M. (Woodward) Jewell. Elaine moved to Chelsea in Dec. 2005, coming from Ocala, FL. She has also lived in Detroit, Virginia, & Syacuse, NY She was a member of the Presbyterian Church, and was a member of the VFW Auxiliary where she was President for three years.
On Dec. 28, 1998, she married John R. Burns, and he preceded her in death on Sept. 2, 2010. Survivors include one son, James (Lois) Gibbons of South Lyon; two step-sons, Jon (Jill) Burns of Trevor, WI, Frank (Sam) Burns of Lowell, IN; a brother David A. (Edna) Jewell; 4 grandchildren, Julielyn, Bradley, & Jennifer Gibbons, Robyn Balander. She was preceded in death by a son, John William Balander, and a sister Barbara Lakoski.
A memorial service will be held Friday, March 24, 11 am at First United Methodist Church in Northville, with Rev. Dr. Douglas Vernon officiating. Burial will be at Ft. Custer National Cemetery, Augusta, Michigan. Memorial contributions may be made to Operation injured Soldiers, 10079 Colonial Ind Dr, South Lyon, MI 48178. Arrangements were entrusted to Cole Funeral Chapel, Chelsea.
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Dave Jewell 2017-03-21 17:54
Our sympathies to Elaine's entire extended family. A donation was made to Operation Injured Soldiers for the amount of $200.00.
Blessings,
Dave and Bertha Jewell