Shirley J Sliker, 93 passed away on Thursday, September 15, 2022. She was born on September 5, 1929, to Hannah and Robert J Brocker in Irwin, Pennsylvania. Lived most recently in Louisville, KY but considered Michigan her true home.
She was a 1954 graduate of Syracuse University with a Masters’ degree in Radio and Television where she met her future husband. She held numerous jobs during her lifetime – all centered around her love of words. Ending her working life with her own book business – Shirley’s Book Services. The business allowed her to pursue ephemera for the Little Cookbooks special collection which she established at Michigan State University in 2005 and continued to contribute to up until her death.
Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, Alan Sliker; and son Mark Sliker. She is survived by her children Bill Sliker (Sydnie) and Barbara Seewer (Dan); grandchildren John Seewer, Sarah Sliker, Elizabeth Seewer, Zac Sliker and Will Seewer.
A service shall be scheduled at a later date. Those who wish, may contribute to the MSU Library to support the Alan and Shirley Brocker Sliker Culinary Collection or to the University United Methodist Church in her memory.