Nora Belle Bertrand

Beloved mother of Elizabeth Ehresman (Jack), Candice Spahr (Tom), Linda Petroff (Dan), Annette Bedor (Pete), Bill Bertrand Jr. (Becky), Teri Leigh Collins (Ron), Rick Bertrand, David Bertrand (Liz), James Bertrand, Jennifer Bertrand; Loving Granny to 27 Grandchildren, 37 Great-Grandchildren, and 3 Great-Great-Grandchildren. Survived by Siblings Dallas Pierce (Brenda), David Pierce (Kay), Glenda Masterson (Mike).

Preceded in death by former spouse William Bertrand Sr.; Beaux Collins; siblings Maxine Boyd, Geri Wissman, Melvin Pierce, Marvin Ray, Doug Pierce, and Jim Pierce.

Nora had a passion for baking which led to her career as the head pastry chef at The Westin Hotel Renaissance Center and Embassy Suites in Michigan. She later opened a pastry shop with her daughters, teaching them everything she knew about baking, which created a legacy that lives on. When her grandkids and family visited the bakery, Nora always took time to share with them her knowledge and passion, which created lasting memories. She also had a love for bowling and won multiple tournaments with her sons.

Nora always showed love to family and friends throughout her years by making and gifting quilts and crafts. She would enter her craft projects every year in the local county fair in Ohio, winning multiple first place ribbons and the Catherine Condin Award at Michigan State Fair, the highest honor you can receive.

Nora was a strong woman who touched many lives with her wisdom, knowledge and work ethic. Known to her family and friends as "The Great One” she will forever be missed.

Nora, wishes that in lieu of flowers, please make a donation to St. Jude Children’s Hospital

The family will receive visitors on Monday, August 5, from 10:00 to 11:00, service at Pixley Funeral Home, 332 West University Drive Rochester, MI. Burial will immediately follow at Christian Memorial Garden West Cemetery 521 East Hamlin Road in Rochester, MI. Family and friends are invited to a Celebration of Life luncheon after the burial at The Detroit Grille House, Shelby Township.

"Nora wants all of us to think of all the great times we had together and remember

she is only sleeping until Christ returns, then she will see all of us again for eternity!"