Birth date: Oct 3, 1933 Death date: Oct 14, 2007
Mrs. Shirley LaVange Colella, age 74, passed away Sunday morning, October 14, 2007 in Muskegon. She was born in Muskegon on October 3, 1933 to Ralph and Lillian (Deater) Toman and was a life resident. On July 16, 1955, Shirley mar Read Obituary
Sorry to here of your loss. Our thought are with you.##imported-begin##Norma Garvey's Family##imported-end##
John, John R, Sharon and Brian,
I am so sorry to hear of Shirley's passing. I wish I could have been there to visit with all of you at her memorial. I understand it was a wonderful celebration of life. I cannot imagine a childhood without Shirley. I have so many happy memories of growing up in our neighborhood with your family. Her sense of humor and serving sometimes as a "second mom" helped shape all of us that hung out at your house. I am truly sorry for your loss. You all will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Dave and Sharon Grenell
Katy, TX##imported-begin##Dave & Sharon Grenell##imported-end##
Dear Colella Family,
We want to extend our sorrow in the passing of Shirley. It was our pleasure to care for her and to meet her wonderful family. We hope in some small way we were able to make a difference in her last earthly days.
Thank you for coming to OUR HOME".
May God Bless You Always##imported-begin##Poppen Hospice Staff##imported-end##
I am praying for you as you go through this time of loss. I loved Shirley even though I have not talked with her recently. I am in Iowa or I would have been at the memorial service. I am glad that she is no longer suffering but I know that she will be greatly missed. Lovingly, Arlona##imported-begin##Arlona Toman McCallum##imported-end##
Shirley will be missed by all who were priveledged to know her.
Our deepest sympathies to the entire family.##imported-begin##John and Debbie Stolcenburg##imported-end##
You were a very special friend to me and you will be missed.##imported-begin##Jackie McDaniel (Jensen)##imported-end##
Sure glad we got to see ya'll this summer.
John we are very sorry for your loss and wish you and family the best.
Our prayers are with ya'll.
Larry & Mary gordon##imported-begin##Larry & Mary Gordon Jensen##imported-end##
Dear John and family,
We were deeply saddened to hear of your loss. You and Shirley were the best neighbors on Lawnel for over 30 yrs. We are staying here in Michigan. Please give us a call if you need someone to talk to. Love Amy and Joanne Gonyo##imported-begin##Amy Gonyo##imported-end##
We are so very sorry to hear of your loss. We pray that God would give you strength and comfort during this most difficult time. We attended a Toman family reunion with Shirley many, many years ago. We are thankful for such memories.
Much love,
Barbara and Cousin Paul Toman, son of Arnold 'Bill' & Gerrie Toman, grandson of Ernest and Louama Toman.##imported-begin##Barbara and Paul Toman##imported-end##
Dear John, Bob, Arlene, Connie, Harry, and Carole,
Here is a big hug and thank you to each of you for your wonderful care of Shirley.
I never saw Shirley when she was not positive and exhibiting her wonderful sense of humor. My most vivid memory of Shirley was hearing her and Carole, when they were young mothers, discussing how they wanted to be in old age. One of them wanted her body to go first, but still have her right mind. The other one wanted her mind to go first so her body wouldn't know it wasn't functioning very well! Now Shirley will have both a sound mind and a pain-free body.
I treasure the visit I had with Shirley this summer when I took an extra day of vacation before returning home to Indiana.
Praying for all you and your children.
Cousin Edith
Waterloo Indiana##imported-begin##Edith (Toman) Woolever##imported-end##
