Bula M. Whitman-Measel- McQuade

Bula was born on September 24, 1924 to her parents Henry Arthur Whitman (1890-1942) and Zella Fay Huntington (1894-1978). Bula was born in St. Joseph Township, Williams County, Ohio. Bula was pre-deceased by her siblings Zola Maxine, Garman Hal, Lawrence "Short" Ralph, and Allen "Fat" Dale.

Bula was married to Joseph James Measel on July 27, 1943. They made their home in Detroit where they raised their children. Later moving to Redford. Joseph died April 27, 1979. She was re-married to John Joseph McQuade on February 20, 1993. They lived in Westland. John and Bula were very active in the Livonia Elks Club Lodge #2246. John died October 9, 2012, after which Bula moved to Plymouth.

Bula and Joseph had four children, who survive Bula. Judith Ann Elly, born July 27 1944, Joseph Henry (Amy) Measel, born November 25, 1947, James Edward Measel, born December 25, 1956, and Ronald Lee (Susan) Measel, born January 6, 1960.

At the time of her passing, Bula had six grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and one great-great- grandchild.

Bula grew up on the family farm near Bryan, Ohio. Soon after high school, she moved to the Detroit area and then took a job at the General Motors Engine Division to work in the plant as a "Rosie The Riveter" during World War II. While working there, she met her future husband, Joseph. Bula was a dedicated mother and homemaker.

Visitation (with a maximum of 25 people at a time, with masks observing social distancing) will be on Sunday, December 20, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at Harry J. Will Funeral Home - 37000 West Six Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan 48152 and on Monday, December 21, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 10:00 a.m., which is limited to family only due to current circumstances.

Memorials in Bula's memory may be made to:

Bula M. Whitman-Measel-McQuade Community Fund of the Bryan Area Foundation, P.O. Box 651, Bryan, OH 43506, dedicated to improving and enriching life in Williams County, Ohio (www.bryanareafoundation.org)

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