Michael P. Shinn's Obituary
Michael P. Shinn, age 57, of Spring Lake passed away Monday, August 3, 2010, in Cleveland, OH. He was born April 19, 1953, in Evanston, IL, to Edmond and Shirley (Kaizer) Shinn, and he married the former Cynthia Gerrans on March 8, 1989, in Grand Haven.
Michael served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and had been employed as a sales manager for Jonathan Stevens Mattress Company. He was an avid fisherman, and he especially enjoyed his family and his dogs.
He is survived by his loving wife, Cindy; three daughters: Lisa (Matt) Hawn of Grand Haven, Ashley (Bob) Nielsen of Spring Lake, and Madison Shinn of Spring Lake; two sons, Michael Shinn of Grand Haven and Jim (Lauri) Berry of St. Joseph, MI; six grandchildren; a sister, Ann (James) Dalrymple of North Carolina; four brothers: Kenny Shinn of New Mexico, Jeff Branstrom and Chuck Branstrom, both of Perkins, MI, and Chris Shinn of Illinois; and his three pet dogs: Eddie, Peedie, and Coco. He was preceded in death by a brother, Timothy.
The service for Michael will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, August 8, 2010, at VanZantwick Bartels Kammeraad Funeral Home in Grand Haven with Rev. Daniel Anderson officiating. Memorial contributions to assist the family are appreciated. Share memories with the family at their online guest book at www.vbkfuneralhome.com.
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