Age 86, loving husband, father and grandfather, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 2, 2009. He was born on November 17, 1922 in Ionia the son of William and Bernice (Blough) Burras. Mr. Burras was a member of Shiloh Community Church and retired from General Tire in Ionia after 42 years of service. He enjoyed being an amateur radio operator, and also loved carpentry work. He married Jewell (Marcell) on January 31, 1948 and she survives him. Also surviving are 2 daughters, Carol Nelson Sweet (Norm) of Orleans and Debra Selleck (Keith) of Byron Center; 4 grandchildren, Nathan William Nelson, Shad (Kristin) Selleck, Brad (Elizabeth) Selleck, and Angela (Doug) Fox; 1 great grandchild, Drake Selleck; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Doris (Earle) Leathers. The Funeral Service will be held at 11 am Monday, April 6, 2009 at Shiloh Community Church with Rev. Kenneth Harger officiating. The interment will take place at Easton Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Schrauben-Lehman Funeral Home, 220 Rich Street, Ionia from 4-7 p.m. Saturday. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to the Shiloh Community Church in memory of Mr. William H. "Bill" Burras. Online condolences may be made at www.schraubenlehman.com