Sharon Bauder

Sharon Lee Bauder, 71, of Sumner, MI, passed away Friday, July 8, 2016 at her home.

Graveside Services will be held at Sumner Township Cemetery, Gratiot County, MI on Monday, July 11, 2016 at 2:00 P.M., with Pastor Steven Lang officiating.

Sharon was born in Davison, Michigan on June 11, 1945, the daughter of Frank A. and Elsie May (Gingery) Larson.  She graduated from Davison High School with the class of 1963. She moved to Mid Michigan and on February 28, 1969 she married Allen Eric Bauder in Clare, Michigan. Allen predeceased her on May 7, 2015.  Sharon was a homemaker and enjoyed her grandchildren very much. She liked to play bingo.

She is survived by her daughter Amanda and Bill Burnham of Sumner, MI, 2 sons; Eric Bauder of Sumner, MI, Todd and Tonya Bauder of Middleton, MI, 6 grandchildren; Rachelle and Clinton Geer, Ryan and Kaylee Bauder, Trae, Russel, Luke and Rabecca, great granddaughter Olivia, and sister Betty Pittenger. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews, brother in law Fred Lacey and sisters in law; Roz Larson, and Sandra Bauder.  Sharon was predeceased by her parents, husband, grandson Bill Jr. 2 sisters; Carol and Doris, and 2 brothers Richard and Alvin.

Memorials may be made to a Charity of the Donor's Choice.  Online condolences may be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com  The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, Michigan.