Germaine Billiau's Obituary
Germaine Billiau (Pavlich), Born in Iron River, MI on February 5, 1924 to the late Jessie LaFleur and John Pavlich passed away May 15, 2012. She leaves behind her loving husband Thurland Billiau, whom she married May 8, 1948, sharing 64 years together. She is predeceased by her sister Mary Daly. Loving mother of Susan Billiau (Bill), Gary (Patricia) Billiau, Michael (Carol) Billiau, Patti (Victor) Zammit, Nancy (Edwin) Clendennin and the late Robert Billiau. Also survived by 11 Grand Children and 4 Great Grand Children; Jeff (Nathalie), Jon (Cristina), Jason (Jessica), Amanda, Jennifer, Adrienne (John), Justin, Christina, Jacob, Melissa, Daniel, Dominic, Zoey, Austin and Guialinna.
Losing her mother at a young age she lived in an orphanage for several years. Once older, she returned home to her dad and sister. She worked doing accounting for her father’s boot legging business. She worked several jobs ranging from an elevator attendant to wife, mother, homemaker and waitress to help support her family. Cared for her father for several years before his passing. Enjoyed her bowling league with her husband in their prime and playing Pinochle with friends and family. Enjoyed business dealings, politics (Republican), talk radio, newspaper, magazines and television. Loved for her baking of pasties, refrigerator cake, crepes and lemon rolls/pecan rolls.
Visitation will be from 3pm-9pm with a service at 7pm on Friday, May 18, 2012 at Hopcroft Funeral Home, 31145 John R, Madison Heights, MI 48071.
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