Lila M Owens

Mrs. Lila Marie Owens, 78, of Swartz Creek and formerly of Grayling & Lennon, MI and Port Charlotte, Florida passed away on Saturday, July 26th, 2008. Lila was born in Grayling, MI on July 31, 1929, the daughter of the late Russell and Idessa (King) Beck. She married Edwin L. Owens on August 21, 1948 in Flint, Michigan. Lila and her late husband Edwin owned and operated Willow Crest Mobile Home Park in Durand, MI. She also worked as a gravel truck driver, school bus driver Survived by: Daughter: Edna (John) Gilbert of Swartz Creek, MI. Sons: Bernie (Martha) Owens of Durand, MI., Michael Owens Grandchildren: Sharron Coburn of Mayville, John Jr. and Rob Gilbert of Owosso, Jenifer & Jamie Owens of Durand Great grandchildren Charles, Ryan & Nicholas Coburn, Celia Gilbert Grand dog: Brooks Sisters: Ruth Stiver of Cadillac Shirley Againeses of Portage Several cousins, nieces, and nephews. Preceded in death by: Parents, husband Edwin, son Robert Owens Special aunt Della Simpson, and beloved step father Fritz Sherman Visitation will be held on Monday July 28, 2008 between 3-6 pm. at Sorenson-Lockwood Funeral Home. in Grayling, MI Funeral Service will be held at Sorenson-Lockwood Funeral Home, Grayling, MI, on Tuesday, July 29th, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. Intement will be at Elmwood Cemetery Condolences may be sent to www.sorensonlockwood.com Memorial contributions may be made to Veterans Memorial C/O City of Swartz Creek 8083 Civic Dr., Swartz Creek, MI 48473 Arrangements entursted to Sorenson-Lockwood Funeral Home in Grayling, MI. Our family is very appreciative for the care given to our mother by the staff of Avalon Hospice and Genesys Convalescent Center. We were especially greatful for Jan, Pat, Christa, & Allsion of Genesys who went above and beyond in the care of our mother . To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Lila M Owens, please visit our flower store.