Shirley Belkoff (age 88)
neé McLane
Shirley McLane Belkoff, born July 14, 1936, fell asleep in the Lord, August 25,2024. Daughter of H. Otis and N. Elizabeth McLane of the Algonac and Harsens Island area. Wife of the late Mark Belkoff, Chief of Rochester Hills Fire Department. Sister of Florence (Bernie) Westfall, Andrew (Lori) and the late Myron (Joanne) McLane. Mother of Stephen (Lisa), Archimandrite Pachomy a.k.a. Fr. John, and James (Amy) Belkoff.
Grandmother of Nicholas, Caleigh, Alexander and Luke.
Resided in Auburn Hills and Rochester Hills and spent her last nine years in Harper Woods under family care. Valiantly battled dementia, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. She fell asleep peacefully in the Lord surrounded by family.
Always happy, always smiling with a contagious laugh, she saw the better side to any problem and kept a stiff upper lip. She loved her family and many friends and worried about all of them. Always offered health and holistic advice to everyone; it was her passion to always help those in need.
May she rest in the Lord until His glorious coming.
Family requests that memorial donations to St Sabbas in Shirley’s name in place of flowers
Visitation
Friday August 30 , 2024, starting at 4 PM with Panikhida at 7 PM
Funeral
Saturday, August 31 10 AM
Lying in state at 9 AM until time of funeral at 10 AM.
Saint Sabbas Orthodox Monastery (map)
18745 Old Homestead
Harper Woods, MI 48225
Private Family Burial
Van Hoosen Jones Stoney Creek Cemetery (map)
570 E Tienken
Rochester MI 48306
Shirley was my best friend, our friendship grew stronger over the 48 years we spent closely in touch with each other. I had the privilege of working with Shirley over 10 years in the dental practice we worked in. In my eyes there has never been a more loyal friend, or one with a more loving heart. Shirley taught me everything I know about nutrition, and healthy living. I have so many fond memories of our times together I am hoping they will fill the void in my heart. I loved my friend and admired her family ethic, she was a devoted wife and mother. It is with sadness I have to say goodbye, but with joy knowing she is with the Lord and her loved ones in Heaven. I love you little toots and will never forget you. Stephie