Orvis Brinn's Obituary
Mrs. Orvis M. Brinn, age 86, passed away Sunday evening, May 9, 2004 in Muskegon. She was born April 28, 1918 to James E. and Lacy (Stem) Payne in Waco, Texas, and lived in several different areas before moving to Muskegon from Kentucky 5 years ago. The former Orvis Payne married John H. Brinn on June 2, 1938. SURVIVORS include her husband John of Roosevelt Park; 5 children, John H. (Susanne) Brinn of Clarkston, Herbert P. (Mary Ann) Brinn of Bay City, Nancy Sidney Brinn of Oakland, CA, David W. Brinn of Austin, TX, Kathryn (Terry) Westphal of Norton Shores; 9 grandchildren; 2 brothers, Harry Payne of Clermont, FL, James (Agnes) Payne of Waco, TX. At the family’s request, there will be no visitation. A private family memorial service will be held at a later date. Share memories with the family at their On-line Guest Book at www.sytsemafh.com. Memorials: Michigan Parkinson’s Foundation, 30161 Southfield Rd., Suite 119, Southfield, MI 48076-9775. Arrangements by
The Walburn Chapel
Sytsema Funeral Homes, Inc.
1547 W. Sherman Blvd.
(231) 759-8565
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