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Shelah Fought Obituary
Shelah's life was dedicated to caring for others. She graduated from Lake Superior State University as a Licensed Practical Nurse in 1969, and provided care to patients for many years, with a particular passion for caring for newborns and their mothers. She also provided care for children over the years in childcare centers and hospital settings. In the early 1990s she returned to school to study massage therapy, successfully becoming a licensed massage therapist and operating her own business, "Safe and Gentle Massage," in Fond du Lac, WI.
She married "her guy," the love of her life, Ronald Fought, on July 12, 1975, and they remained married for 44 years. Together they raised three children, living in Sault Ste. Marie, MI; Lansing, MI; Wausau, WI; Madison, WI; Fond du Lac, WI; Omaha, NE; Yakima, WA; Chicago, Il; and residing most recently in Frankfort, MI.
Shelah is survived by her husband Ronald of Frankfort and her three children: Eric Fought of Minneapolis, MN; Ryan (Cathy) Fought of Omaha, NE; and Alicia (Dave) Luckhardt of Reed City, MI. She is also survived by a granddaughter, Helena Fought of Omaha, NE; and step-grandson, Aidan Luckhardt of Reed City, MI. She is also survived by her siblings: sisters Moira (Robert) Cowling of Iron Mountain, MI; Shannon (George) Murray of Milwaukee, WI; and Roberta Van Dalen of South River, New Jersey; and brother James (Barbara) Wardlow of New Brighton, MN.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Rev. James and Sadie Wardlow; her father and mother-in-law, George and Florence Fought; brother-in-law, Robert Fought; and nephew, Mathew Cowling.
In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting memorials be given in Shelah's name to the Benzie County Animal Control and Shelter in Beulah, MI.
No funeral services are being planned at this time. Jowett Family Funeral Homes & Cremation Service is assisting the family.
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July 28, 2019
My sympathy to family & friend, of Shelah. She was a wonderful friend to all of us of the class of 1968. Anita
Bev Atkins
July 27, 2019
So many memories of our fun adventures together. To know Shelah is free from her ailments and exactly where she wants to be gives me peace! My sympathy and much love to her family!
July 26, 2019
My Aunt Shelah was such a loving, brave and positive person. I will miss seeing her when I visit Frankfort. I always looked forward to catching up with her and Uncle Ron. She was a true light in this world. I will miss her facebook posts which showed her sense of humor, love of family and animals. My heartfelt sympathies to Ron, all of her children and grandchildren and family who will miss her immensely. Eternal rest grant unto her Oh Lord and let perpetual light upon her. May she rest in Peace.
Much Love,
Noelle
Grandma and Grandkids
Alicia Luckhardt
July 26, 2019
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Alicia Luckhardt
July 26, 2019
July 12, 1975
Alicia Luckhardt
July 26, 2019
Alicia Luckhardt
July 26, 2019
Fought Family 1982ish
Alicia Luckhardt
July 26, 2019
Ryan Fought
July 26, 2019
The absolute best mother that a son could ever wish for. I love you and miss you every single day.
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