Paula Borr

Paula Sue Borr passed away suddenly on September 8,, 2021 of an embolism, in her home at the age of 62. Paula was born in Battle Creek, Michigan and graduated from Battle Creek Central. She then attended Grand Valley State in Grand Rapids and lived her adult life in Grand Rapids. Paula retired from Bimbo Bakery in 2020 and moved to Jenison. As a child, she spent summers with her family in Saugatuck. Paula traveled extensively. Some of her favorite places were Hawaii, France, San Antonio, and Mackinaw Island. Paula loved cats and enjoyed her many decorative cat figurines and collectables. She also collected Gone with the Wind memorabilia. Paula had much interest in the Titanic, and a great knowledge of American Civil War History. She traveled to Gettysburg many times. She had a crazy knack for dates and never forgot a loved ones birthday. Paula was the baby of her family; her father, Robert Borr always called her Precious Darling. He preceded her in death with mother, Charlotte Borr, and her sister, Jane Ogawa. Paula is survived by her sister, Melisa McCue (Russ), her brother, Robert Borr (Cindy) nephews: Mathew, Jeffrey, Michael, Kevin, Robert, Eric, Isaac and dearest childhood friend Kelly. Paula loved Michigan, and cared about her community. Please make donations to Mel Trotter Ministries in her memory. www.meltrotter.org/give Family and friends will gather at this spring to celebrate Paula's life. Details will be announced on Paula's Facebook page in the coming months. Mahalo ke Akua for Paula's life. May our dear sister rest in peace. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids, (616) 452-3006. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Paula Borr, please visit our flower store.