Irene Jean Selby's Obituary
Irene Jean Selby, age 103, passed away Friday, October 4, 2024 at Christian Haven in Grand Haven. She was born April 2, 1921 in Ferrysburg, MI to Jacob and Nellie (Staal) Laning and lived in the area her entire life. Irene married Ernest Bruce Selby in Muskegon, MI on January 10, 1947 and he preceded her in death in 1985. Prior to retirement, Irene worked over 30 years as a Certified Nurse’s Aide for Shore Haven. Survivors include 8 children, Norma (Tom) Snider, Frank (Barb) Selby, Robert Selby, Ronald Selby, David (Kari) Selby, Donald (Jeannie) Selby, Joanne (Rich) Hagye, Linda (Charles) Johnson; 17 grandchildren, Sara (Aaron) Cope, Mandi (Joey) Strandberg, Scott Selby, Sandy (Ken) Robinson, Jennifer Mutai, Joel (Steven) Selby, Cassie (Justin) Vredevoogd, Joseph Hagye, Danielle Hagye, Delicia (Andy) Eklund, Nathan (Abby) Selby, Tammie DeBusk, Tom (Jill) Snider Jr, Rob Selby, Jenniffer (Patrick) Smith, Dan Selby, Ben (Tessa) Selby; and many great-grandchildren. Private Family Services will be held. Arrangements handled by The Lee Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services, 6291 Harvey St, Norton Shores, MI 49444. Sign the online guestbook at www.sytsemafh.com
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