Shirley J. Smith's Obituary
Mrs. Shirley J. Smith, age 70, passed away Tuesday afternoon, September 12, 2006 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born May 17, 1936 in Harrisville, MI to Floyd and Margaret (Greenfield) Slater and lived in the Muskegon area since 1961. On June 4, 1955, she married Charles E. Smith in Greenbush, MI and he preceded her in death on November 22, 2002. Shirley had worked many years as a counselor for Family Medical Weight Loss Clinic and had worked the past 10 years in customer service for Walmart. Shirley was an active member of several bowling leagues both at Northway Lanes and Sherman Bowling Center. She also enjoyed crocheting and was a member of Muskegon Heights Eagles Aerie #2106. This past July, Shirley took a trip to Hawaii where she went snorkeling, took a ride on a helicopter and submarine. While in Hawaii, she was happy to receive many “smooches” from the male waitstaff at the luau she attended. She had a great time there, but they still wouldn’t let her parasail. Shirley will be deeply missed by her 3 daughters, Helen (Don Judd) Sander of Muskegon, Tina (Jim) Preston of Wyoming, Kelly Jo Smith of Fruitport; 2 grandchildren, Derek E. (Shannon) Sander and Stephanie J. (partner, Erin Hopson) Sander; 2 great grandchildren, CJ Beer and Star Ramirez; 2 sisters, Helen “Pat” Sysak of Harrisville, Jaqueline “Jackie” Chartrand of Guliver; special niece and nephew, Sue and Larry Houghteling; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Joyce and Albert Padron; and 5 very special friends, Peggy Dean, Colleen Dignan, Sally Sims, Shirley Westerhouse, Sally Paschal, Pat Sanocki. She was also preceded in death by her parents and 1 sister, Gloria “Junie” Melick. A MEMORIAL SERVICE will be held 11:00 AM Friday, September 15, 2006 at the Sytsema Funeral Home, 737 Apple Avenue, (231) 726-5210. VISITATION will be held 5-8 PM Thursday at the funeral home. MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS may be directed to HGA Support Services, 500 W. Western Ave., Muskegon, MI 49441 or to Harbor Hospice, 1050 W. Western Ave., Ste 400, Muskegon, MI 49441. Sign the guestbook on-line at www.sytsemafh.com
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