11.20.2010

RIP MIQUE LARUE BURNETT-CRAIG





Mique Burnett-Craig RIP 1944- 2010

Can't remember who introduced me to Mique but the first recollection I have is meeting at one of her hair shoppes on Huron St at First in Downtown Ann Arbor. Some beauty school teachers had used me in a big hair show at Hudson's Department Store. They absolutely FRIED my hair to bits. It made me sick how horrible my hair looked and felt. Of course I had NO photos taken during that time.

Someone sent me to meet Mique as she was the one hair dresser who could save my hair. Off to Mique's I went... Loved the energy in her shoppe. Back in the day we smoked and drank while getting our hair done! Loud rock music blasted out of her big speakers and it was a party getting your hair done.



After one of my appointments Mique invited me to one of her annual April Fool's Day parties.
at the Road House near Whitmore Lake. Sonic's Rendezvous Band used to play frequently. The Rockets used to play there too and lots of other bands from the area as well.

Scott Morgan says that Mique was an Ann Arbor institution and she and Scott had lots of friends in common. Mique was lots of fun and was very supportive of the rock n roll scene and the bands from our area. Scott and Maureen went out to see Mique recently and chatted about old times and the fun we all had back in the 70's

A Traditional Farewell will be held 11 AM Monday, November 22, 2010 at Borek Jennings Funeral Home, Hamburg Chapel. Burial will be in Lakeview Cemetery. The family will gather with friends on Sunday 5-8 PM at the Funeral Home. Please leave a Message of Comfort to Mique's family by calling 877-231-7900 or visit her guestbook at www.borekjennings.com.

Mique LaRue Elkins-Burnette-Craig
Ann Arbor, MI

RIP Mique party on!

7 comments:

Anonymous said...

Thanks for posting this Kim. Mique was one of my oldest and dearest friends. I'll be in Detroit this week but not in time for the Suday gathering. I will be at the funeral Monday morning. A lot of people love Mique, none more than me...

Gary Quackenbush said...

Ann Arbor's Legendary Party Hostess is now workin'a different crowd ! RIP Mique ! You Waz THE BEST ! ROK ON ! GQ/SRC"

Cheryl Sinclair said...

"I met Mique in the late 70's. Yes she threw great parties. I was on her softball team which was a blast. I also went to her and Bobby's wedding which I will never forget. She walked into the ceremony to "My Girl" with her dad and a cane from a softball injury. She and Bobby walked out to "If you want to be happy for the rest of your life, never make a pretty woman your wife". Bobby ended up carrying her down the aisle because of her injury. We all drank champagne and watched the Preakness horse race on a TV at the outdoor reception. What a party. RIP Mique."

Joanne Shumeyko Johnson said...

Mique was a good friend, and a big part of Ann Arbor life for me back in the day. Guess I first met her at the Odyssey, Bobby too, before they were married. I will carry warm memories of many great parties with her, always!"

Cheryl Sinclair said...

Yes it is isn't it? Her 40th birthday party was a "roast".

Cheryl Sinclair said...

Well you are an MI icon too so it figures!

Anonymous said...

I met her only a couple times, as a friend of her step son. She was such a bright, beautiful person. If she was still around, maybe I wouldn't have had to shave the fried hair from my head! But, I know she was set up with the spirit in the sky for the appointment she deserves. Much love and sympathy.

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