Shirley Fuja Obituary
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Shirley was born on March 4, 1933 in Perry, Michigan to Fred and Ellen (Forest) Pitt. She married John A. Fuja on August 18, 1956. Together they raised 4 sons. She loved her family and always had a faithful dog at her side. She survived the tornado with her dog, Boomer on March 14, 2019 where her home was lifted and destroyed; neither of them had a scratch on them! She enjoyed watching golf and the Detroit Tigers, or better yet cheering on her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren in whatever sport they played. She attended all that she could. Shirley enjoyed nature, gardening, bird watching, antiques, golfing, and traveling. She worked for many years at Jon Michael's Jewelers for her nephew Jon Michael Fuja.
Shirley is survived by her 4 sons, Mike (Collette) Fuja of Durand, Pat (Karla) Fuja of Vernon, Joel Fuja of Durand, and Jeff (Maureen) Fuja of Eden Prairie, MN; 8 grandchildren, Christopher, Dallas, Janelle, Jake, Allie, and Erica Fuja, Jack and Claire Jackson; 3 great-grandchildren, Nolan, Wilson, and Elyse Fuja; her sister, Betty Gilbert of Florida and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and brothers.
The family would like to thank Home Health Hospice and home Joy for the care of their mother and grandmother, Ashley, Cathy, Lisa, Stacey, and Melinda.
Memorials are suggested to Shiawassee County Humane Society at shspets.org or at 2752 West Bennington Rd., Owosso, MI 48867.
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