Age 85, of Brighton. Born in Detroit, Michigan.

Beloved wife of the late Jack for 62 years. Loving mother of Dennis (Jean) Cassidy, Judy (the late Charles) Young and Laura (David) Klotz. Cherished grandmother of six; great-grandmother of 14; great-great-grandmother of two.

Birdie graduated from McKenzie High School as class Salutatorian and loved to cook and bake. Her life was centered around her family.

Funeral Thursday 11 a.m. at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, 33603 Grand River Avenue, downtown Farmington (1 blk. W. of Farmington).

Visitation Wednesday 4-8 p.m.

Interment Glen Eden Memorial Park, Livonia.

Memorial contributions suggested to the Alzheimer's Assoc., 20300 Civic Center Dr., Ste. 100, Southfield, MI 48076 or St. Johns Hospice, 37650 Garfield, Clinton Twp., MI 48036.