Gertrude Popp

Gertrude Anna ""Billie"" Popp, age 89, of Luzerne, passed away May 22, 2012 after a short illness.
Gertrude was born on October 17, 1922 in Mayville, MI to the late William and Elizabeth (Haley) Most.  She worked in Detroit during WWII as a ""Rosie the Riveter"", she was an inspector at the wartime factories.  On June 20, 1946, she married Robert Popp, who predeceased her.  They resided in Bridgeport, MI, until retiring to Luzerne in July of 1983.  Besides those previously mentioned, Gertrude was predeceased by her brothers Andy and Bill; and her sisters:  Geraldine, Marguerite, and Maxine.

When I come to the end of the day
And the sun has set for me
I want no rites in a gloomfilled room
Why cry for a soul set free?
Miss me a little, but not for long
And not with your head bowed low
Remember the love we once shared-
Miss me, but let me go.
For this is a journey we all must take
And each must go alone.
Itâ??s all a part of the Makerâ??s plan
A step on the road home.
When you are lonely and sick at heart
Go to a friend we know
And bury your sorrow in doing good deeds-
Miss me, but let me go.

Gertrude leaves one son, Irving Patrick, and his wife Julie; two grandchildren:  Andrew Popp (his partner Spencer) and Courtney (Eric) Bohlmann; and two step-great grandchildren: Jacob and Taylor Bohlmann.
As were her wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no services.  Memorials may be made in her honor to either St. Jude Childrenâ??s Research Hospital (www.stjude.org) 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or to Mercy Hospice 324 Meadows Dr., Grayling, MI 49738.

Arrangements by Lashley Funeral Home, Mio, Michigan.