Claire Cull

Roberta "Claire" Cull Beaver Island, MI (Formerly of Bay City, MI) Mrs. Cull died Wednesday, September 26, 2012 at her daughter's home in Bay City. She was surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Cull was 86 years old. She was born on Beaver Island on March 23, 1926, the daughter of the late Carl and Consuella Left. Mrs. Cull is survived by 9 of her 10 children, R. Dale (Nancy) Cull, R. Dennis Cull and his special friend Noel Eichorn, Carly (Bill) Bell, Bonnie Rice, Mary (Dave) VanDenBosch, Jim (Cissy) Cull, Julie (Mike) Cherry, Peggy (Gary) Bowersock and John Cull and his special friend Linda Serva; one brother, Francis "Buddy" Left; three sisters-in-law, Nancy Cull, Sally Hammermister and Lillian Left; one brother-in-law, Roland Cull; 23 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and a loving best friend, Lorraine Helmick who cared for her in her final years. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Cull was also preceded in death by her husband, Captain Raymond Cull; a son, Captain Michael Cull; three sisters, Ann Driggers, Carlene Runberg and Sue Hogan; and one brother, Butch Left. A Vigil Service will take place at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, September 28, 2012 at the Gephart Funeral Home, Inc. in Bay City, with Sr. Joanne Toohey, O.P. officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will take place at Holy Cross Catholic Church on Beaver Island on Monday, October 1, 2012. Burial will be in Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Beaver Island Historical Society. The Cull family would like to extend their appreciation to their dear friend, Dr. Anne Connaghan. www.gephartfuneralhome.com