Rachel A. “Bunny” Bruner McComb
Of Lansing, MI
Passed away January 5, 2021. Rachel was born to Frank and Emma Bruner on November 5, 1930 in Philadelphia, PA. She graduated high school from Punahou School in Honolulu and attained her Bachelor’s degree in 1952 from George Washington University. Bunny worked for several years at Liebermann’s in downtown Lansing. She also worked for the State of Michigan, Social Services, and retired in 1992. Rachel was active with the Lansing Garden Club, the Pi Beta Phi House Corporation and many other organizations. She was an avid bridge player and missed seeing her bridge friends.
In addition to her parents, Bunny was predeceased by her husband of 45 years, William. She is survived by her son Cameron (Ardell) McComb of Lansing, daughter Clare McComb of Geneva, IL, six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Her sisters, M Bruner of Pensacola, and Frances (Steele) Crissman of St. Louis, and many nieces and nephews.
Rachel was an involved member of Plymouth Congregational for many years. Rachel will be interred at Deepdale Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. In keeping with her wishes there will not be a funeral service at this time. Contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society. Arrangements are by the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel.
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Sharon Roberts
January 8, 2021 at 7:08 pmShe was my neighbor, who lived behind me. So many wonderful memories. I got the benefit of her flower gardens that continually had blooms and beauty throughout the seasons. She often helped me by sharing her knowledge. I felt blessed to have her friendship. One day she planted a tiny redbud tree near one of the pine trees with the intent it would replace that pine tree. It has grown into a beautiful tree which has become a great memory. I will always miss her and our meetups in the common area between our 2 patios. Prayers and blessings to the family as they go through their loss.
william cutler
January 13, 2021 at 11:42 amA wonderful and thoughtful friend of our family for 50+ years. We enjoyed so many Saturday evenings with a cocktail, grilled strip steaks and lots of great conversation. Thanks you for being such a good friend, Bunny. Bill Cutler and Mona and Harold Cutler.
Eugenia Brandenburger Smith
March 20, 2022 at 2:32 amBunny and I were good friends at George Washington University–also Pi Phis. I wish I had been able to continue our friendship but we lived far apart. (I live in Seattle.) Eugenia Brandenburger Smith “Brandy”. She was a good friend.
Clare McComb
June 19, 2022 at 5:48 pmDear Eugenia,
My mom lived so many places and I’ve heard her wonderful stories about her life. I am sorry you weren’t notified in a gentler way. Mom had a stroke 4/1/2017. She was in assisted living from 5/25/2017-1/5/2021. She contracted Covid after Thanksgiving and stopped eating. If you would like to chat, feel free to call me at 630-901-7866. My brother, Cam, also died last year at 65, from pancreatic cancer.