Sally Ann VanPoperin Portland, Michigan Age 83, passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2015. She was born on May 20, 1931 in Detroit, MI the daughter of Charles and Mabel (Knapp) Sliker. Mrs. VanPoperin was a member of the Michigan Bell Pioneers, First Congregational Church of Portland, and the Portland Civic Players. Sally was a graduate of Cass Tech in Detroit. She was an avid skier, enjoyed playing golf, singing in various choirs and traveling. Preceding her in death were her parents; husband, Jim; brother, Ben Sliker. Surviving are her daughter, Charlene (Al) Lazette of Portland; step children, Gwen (Bill) Coon of St. Johns, and Keith (Judy) VanPoperin of Jackson; grandchildren, Allison (Tony) Lazette-Magnan, Christie (Chris Smith) Lazette, Amy (Shane) Gold, and Dana (Nathan) Ellsworth; numerous great grandchildren; sister, Vera St. Jean. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, January 26, 2015 at the First Congregational Church, 421 E. Bridge Street, Portland, with the Rev. Dr. Marilyn V. Danielson presiding. The family will receive friends from 3-7 p.m. Sunday at Lehman Funeral Homes, 210 E. Bridge Street, Portland. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to the American Alzheimers Association of Michigan, in memory of Sally. On line condolences may be made at www.lehmanfuneralhomes.com.