Marjorie Ellen DAVIS

Female 1929 - 2013  (84 years)


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  • Name Marjorie Ellen DAVIS  [2
    • Marjorie E. Bursley, age 84, of Battle Creek, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Thursday August 1, 2013 at the Calhoun County Medical Care Facility. Marjorie was born June 25, 1929 in Battle Creek to Marvin and Hilda (Niswander) Davis. Marjorie married Leo Bursley July 12, 1952. She had worked as a self-employed housekeeper for over 30 years, retiring in 1986. Marjorie enjoyed singing, watching television and spending time with her beloved family. Marjorie was known for her uplifting sense of humor and her ability to make people smile. Marjorie is survived by her daughters, Susan Nelson and Ann (David) Rather, both of Battle Creek, sons, Jim (Hope) Bursley, Ron Bursley, Robert (Gretchen) Bursley, all of Battle Creek, David (Karen) Bursley of Nashville, MI, and Lawrence Bursley of Woodland, MI, 10 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Marjorie is preceded in death by her husband, Leo, her parents, a son Barry Bursley and a brother, Erwin Davis. Memorials may be given to the Lifespan Good Samaritan Hospice

      Posted on Find A Grave created by: David McClellan [1]
    Birth 25 Jun 1929  Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Gender Female 
    Census 1930  Living with parents in Battle Creek, Calhoun Co., Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Census 1940  Living with parents in Battle Creek, Calhoun Co., Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Death 2 Aug 2013  [1
    Burial Morgan Cemetery, Battle Creek, Calhoun Co., Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Person ID I99180  Main Tree
    Last Modified 1 Jun 2020 

    Father Marvin Alton DAVIS,   b. 9 Aug 1900, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 16 Jul 1987, Hastings, Barry Co., Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 86 years) 
    Relationship Birth 
    Mother Hilda NISWANDER,   b. 12 Feb 1908, Bliss Twp., Michigan Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 5 Sep 1991, Hastings, Barry Co., Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 83 years) 
    Relationship Birth 
    Marriage 16 Jan 1926  Battle Creek, Calhoun Co., Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    Family ID F41014  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Leo BURSLEY,   b. 20 Nov 1916   d. Feb 1987 (Age 70 years) 
    Marriage 12 Jul 1952  [1
    Family ID F41015  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 1 Jun 2020 

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  • Sources 
    1. [S11550] Find A Grave: Obituary Notice for Marjorie Ellen Davis Bursley.

    2. [S01430] 1930 Census Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan.

    3. [S5287] 1940 Census Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan.

    4. [S6971] Ancestry.com: Michigan, U.S., Marriage Records, 1867-1952.