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Shelby Irwin Obituary

IRWIN (Kiste) - Shelby Jean Irwin, age 74, of Lowell, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 9, 2011. She was preceded in death by her father, Lloyd Kiste; her mother, Rhoda Matthews Richter; sisters, Doris Norton and Jill; brother, Dean Kiste; and grandson, Jesse Irwin. She will be lovingly remembered by husband, Donald Irwin; children, Cindy (Gordon) Batey, Bonnie (William) Cannon, Donald Irwin, Kathy (John) Doyle, Michael (Dawn) Irwin, and Jenny (Scott) Reed; 22 grandchildren; and 30 great grandchildren; sister, Judy Beckwith; brothers, David (MaryLou) Kiste and Lloyd Kiste; special sister-in-law, Janet Irwin; and many nieces, nephews, and friends. The funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Friday at the Byron Center Chapel of Cook Funeral Home, 2067 - 84th SW, Byron Center. Interment will be at Winegar Cemetery. The family will meet with relatives and friends on Friday one hour prior to the service at the Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your choice. The family welcomes memories and messages in their guest book online at: www.cookfamilycares.com Cook Funeral Home

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Published by Grand Rapids Press on May 12, 2011.

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rob Irwin

May 13, 2011

Good bye Aunt Jean! You Will be missed Robby

Melisa Mendez

May 13, 2011

Dear Kathy and Family
I am so sorry for your loss. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Love
Melisa Mendez

May 13, 2011

I worked with Jean at Amway in Aerosol, 42 plus years ago. She was a sweet lady to work with and always talked of Don and all of her children, whom she loved dearly. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Dorothy (Fox) Anible

Paula Griffeth

May 13, 2011

Nice memories I have, as a young girl, being around the Jenny and the family.. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Brian Duckett

May 12, 2011

I only talked to your mother a few times although we lived next door for 30+ years. She was one of the most kindest and most gentle persons I have ever met. No one could ever ask for a better neighbor. You (Don, Kathy,Mike, Jenny + families) are in our thoughts and prayers. Doug, Rose, Brian.Shawn and Scott.

Mary Doyle

May 12, 2011

Kathy, all of us send our love and prayers to you and the rest of the kids-so very sorry for your loss and hope that fond memories will help you through all of this. We love you, The Doyle family

dorothy walling

May 12, 2011

Shrlby and myself worked for Amway for many years togather and she was a good friend to talk to and have lunch togather after we both retired. I will sadly miss her. Love, Dorothy

Donna Cody

May 12, 2011

I will miss her deeply. She was the best mother in law a girl could have. I'm so thankful she was my mother when I needed one the most. Rest in peace and THANK YOU for touching my life. Love, Donna

JUDY BECKWITH

May 12, 2011

My love and prayers to all the family. A special woman has left us.
Bob & Judy Beckwith

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