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John Harvey Shackelford

Grand Rapids, Michigan

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Shackelford, John Harvey 2/25/1933 - 8/26/2018 East Grand Rapids John "Jack" Harvey Shackelford, age 85, passed away on Sunday, August 26, 2018 and reunited with his wife of 56 years, Arnalee. In addition to his wife, Jack was preceded in death by his parents, Dr. John Harvey Sr. and Elenore...

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Dear Family,

I'm so sorry to read the news of your dad's passing. I started my career fresh out of college as Jack's Group Sales Secretary at Equitable Life, and I enjoyed working for him for 12 years. During those years, I must have typed his name on various forms of correspondence a million times or more! He was a great boss, and I appreciate everything he taught me about the insurance business. We made a great team. I will always treasure my Equitable memories of working for...

Loved this man ---he was goalie coach when we spent several years coaching East Grand Rapids Hockey---very lloya and great to be with----Special thoughts to family and and to son Andy-who played goalie at EGR


Sincere best wishes


Terry McIlhargey

Dear Family,

I worked with your Dad at Equitable Assurance Company. We both assisted agents in selling and retaining business. He and I enjoyed lunching over burgers on the grill at Saskatoon Golf Course.
Arn wrote an article for the GR Press about my wife, Sheryl, and me and why our marriage endured. We have now been married 59 years.
We are sorry to have heard of your Dad's passing.

Art and Sheryl Tusch

Andy and Lynn,
I share in the feelings of loss that you are going through.
Be sad, laugh, cry, remember and love each other.
The "kisses from heaven" will appear at unexpected moments.
Take care, Janet C