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1928 - 2006
Age: 78
RUOHONEN, Shirley M.
Bernice Avenue
Paw Paw
Passed away Tuesday evening, February 28, 2006 at Rose Arbor Hospice Residence in Kalamazoo. Shirley was born February 2, 1928 in Lake Linden, MI the daughter of the late Lester and Gertrude (Perreault) Pomroy. Shirley was a teacher’s aide for Cedar Street Elementary School in Paw Paw for many years until 1984. She was a former member of the Paw Paw United Methodist Church and a current member of the Oshtemo United Methodist Church. Shirley loved shopping for her grandchildren and was a devoted wife and mother. On November 11, 1950 in Lake Linden, MI Shirley was united in marriage to Robert E. Ruohonen who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters, Robyn Lynn (Louis) Sendelbach of Vista, CA and Lori Ann (Michael) Chiaberta of Roscoe, IL; 3 grandchildren, Kathryn, Kristyn and Maria; sister, Gail (Bill) Koskela of Lake Linden, MI; nephew, Tom Koskela of Chicago, IL. Family will receive friends Saturday (3/4/2006) 9:30 a.m. until service time at 10:30 a.m. at the Adams Funeral Home, Paw Paw. A luncheon will follow the service at the Oshtemo United Methodist Church where the family will also greet friends. Interment will be in Lake Linden, Michigan. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Southwest Michigan or the Oshtemo United Methodist Church Building Fund. Share a memory or condolence on line at: www.timeformemory.com/adams
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There are currently 6 condolences.
Carolyn Mills Thompson/Seattle
paullynfed@aol.com
Wednesday March 8, 2006 at
6:24 PM
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My thoughts and prayers are with you. Paul has advanced Parkinson's so I can somewhat relate and I know you gave your all to Shirl.
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Jake and louise Eilola
RedLola1933@aol.com
Monday March 6, 2006 at
4:27 AM
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Dear Bob and Family
Louise&I were saddened to hear that Shirley passed away.Our deepest sympathy to you and your children.Our prayers are with all of you
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Dr. Bill Lustig
rwlustig@charter.net
Sunday March 5, 2006 at
9:40 AM
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I can still see her bright smile and hear her ever-ready laugh that would light up my office each time she was there. She never failed to ask what was happening in my life, as if that was the most important thing about her visit. She made all of us feel special and that was her essence. She touched many lives and we will all miss her, none more than you, Bob. You have my deepest sympathy.
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Christina Griffin
griffinr@wmich.edu
Friday March 3, 2006 at
11:21 AM
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I was saddened to see Shirley's obituary today. During my employment as Paw Paw Elementary School Librarian in the 1970s, I got to know Shirley quite well. She was always very pleasant, supportive and friendly. Later on we would occasionally run into each other at the mall or Shopping Center and enjoy chatting about our families. Please accept my sincere condolences on your loss.
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Joe and Lisa Pyykkonen and family
jlpyke@yahoo.com
Thursday March 2, 2006 at
9:44 PM
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Dear Uncle Bob, Robyn, Lori and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. I wish I could be there with you this weekend.
I will always hold my memories of Aunty Shirl close to my heart. As a child I loved visiting because Aunty Shirl always let me try on her assortment of shoes. She remembered me when both of my children wear born, sending them outfits of course.
Robyn and Lori, I know to well how hard it is to lose a mother. Your memories of her will get you through the worst of times.
Uncle Bob, Aunty Shirl was so lucky to have you. You have taken such good care of her over these last years. You repaid her for all of the years she kept you in line.
I know losing her is so very painful for you, but now Aunty Shirl is at peace and has joined quite a crew in heaven.
Please let us know when the burial will be so we can be with you then.
All our love,
Joe, Lisa and family
Uncle Bob, if you have any cake this weekend remember "Lisa does like cake".
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Ann Blakely
tlab@voyager.net
Thursday March 2, 2006 at
4:32 PM
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To Bob and all of the family: Terry joins me in sending thoughts to you at this time of sadness. We hope you have many wonderful memories to sustain and comfort you.
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