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Michelle Lanay
Burnham
March 29, 1969 – May 18, 2021
MICHELLE "CHELSY" BURNHAM
Michelle L. Burnham, 52, of Olympia, WA, walked on Tuesday, May 18, 2021.
Michelle LaNay Sharlow Whitrock was born March 29, 1969 in Shell Lake, WI, the twin to Michael James, the daughter of Karen Isham and Leonard Sharlow. She grew up and graduated in Eau Claire where she had many family and friends. Michelle was thought of as a good hearted, funny soul and will be dearly missed by the Olympia Homeless Community. Our love for Michelle "Chelsy" was always there. She was greatly missed… we never stopped looking for you. Rest easy Sis, you're with your brother now.
Michelle is survived by her parents Karen (Dewey) Isham; Leonard Sharlow; son Nathan Burnham; sisters Myra (Dennis) Smith, Melaine Whitrock; brother Leonard Sharlow II; step-sisters Kim & Brenda Papp, Stacy & Gail Isham; step-brother Carl Isham; nephews Jon (Tricia) Isham, & David (Heather) Isham; significant other James Nixon; many family & friends.
Michelle was preceded in death by her daughter Jessica Sharlow; twin brother Mike; sister Leslie Isham; step-mother Pat Sharlow; and uncle "Bob".
A Memorial Service was held 11:00 a.m. Monday, June 28, 2021 at Big Drum Ceremonial Center in Lac Courte Oreilles. Burial was in Round Lake Cemetery. Visitation was held from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. prior to the service at Big Drum.
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