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Shirley M. Banister

Grand Rapids, Michigan

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DIED
January 8, 2025
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Grand Rapids, Michigan

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Shirley May Banister, age 83, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, entered into the presence of Jesus Christ on Wednesday evening, January 8, 2025, after a brief battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, David Charles Banister, her infant daughter Mary Jane Banister, her...

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To Shirley's family: We are saddened that our neighbor's mother and grandmother has departed this life. We had come to know her and looked forward to Shirley's visits here over the past years and her faith that has been so precious to her, her family, and to us. It is our Christian faith that life goes on beyond this world. As the Catechism tells us about our only comfort in life and in death: "That I, with body and soul, am not my own, but belong to my faithful Savior Jesus Christ, who...

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So Sorry to hear about Shirley's passing. I looked forward to seeing her every 4 to 5 weeks for many years, for her hair styling needs. Marv

Sad to hear of Shirley´s passing. Dave and I were great friends and fishing buddies. I can recall many stories of our fun. I remember running track during one meet Dave yelled down to me in the first turn near the street don´t forget tomorrow morning plans to go fishing.

So sorry to hear that your mom is gone but so very happy to know that she is seeing Jesus face to face. Praying that all of you will find peace and comfort in the days ahead. She was a great lady!!

Deepest Sympathy to Shirley's amazing family I loved her dearly and she will be greatly missed. Thankful she is with Jesus and with loved ones and friends gone before her.

So sorry to hear of Shirley' passing. I was a good friend of her husband Dave. Such a great guy and I am sure Shirley had something to do with that. Both gone to soon. May Gods blessing be with family and friends of Shirley.