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1944
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2016
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Shirley DeLine Obituary
Shirley is survived by her son, Aaron (Rebekah) DeLine; seven grandchildren, Faith, William, Makayla, Calvin, Katie, Isaac and Hosanna; one brother, Jack (Jan) Keller; one sister, Vickie (Terry) Stone; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her husband, Nelson Dean, she was preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Bertha Keller.
Shirley was a member of the Reformed Baptist Church in Adrian, Mich.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 16, 2016, at Reformed Baptist Church, 121 S. Locust St., Adrian, Mich., with Pastor Calvin Walden and Pastor Aaron DeLine officiating. Burial will follow in Medina Cemetery. Visitation will also be on Saturday from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Memorial contributions may be made to Shirley's family. Arrangements are under the direction of J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian, Mich., www.PurseFuneralHome.com.
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Joelene Flack
April 26, 2020
Aaron, I had no idea that she had passed. She was my best friend and later we found out we were cousins too. I sure do wish I would have known because I would have been there. So sorry.
Randy Masterson
January 17, 2016
Aaron: I'm so sorry to hear of your mothers death. I remember our long conversations regarding your experiences while you were in college, she prayed for your protection and your success academically as well as spiritually. She was such a prayer warrior. Know that I have been thinking and praying for you and the family she left behind. I'm thankful for the time I had getting to know her at LCS, she will be missed.
Sherrie Barber
January 13, 2016
Aaron, I knew your Mom 30+ years ago. Your father and mother were dear friends during that long ago era. They were such a lovely couple....very much in love and dedicated to one another. I still remember your father canning and all those lined up Mason Jars on the counter. And how proud your folks were of you. They loved you so very much.
Kathy Farley
January 12, 2016
Aaron and family we are so sorry for your loss. words cannot express how sad I am, Praying for all of you.
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Carrie Joughin
January 10, 2016
Aaron and Family- I am sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed visiting with your mom when she came to the beauty shop. My knowing her goes way back. When my Aunt Kathy Shadbolt, babysat for you in Medina, of course I was much younger too, I always looked forward to seeing your mom and of course playing with "baby Aaron" . She will be missed and she was a very sweet lady, a faithful Christ follower. she spoke so much about her grandchildren, even brought Faith to the salon a time or two, that I was working. Thinking of you and your entire family, Sincerely, Carrie Wilson Joughin, ( my grandma was Evelyn Shadbolt, not sure that name rings a bell to you they lived down around the curve on Warwick Rd.)
John and Kathy DeLine
January 10, 2016
Aaron, John and I are so sorry to learn of your mother's passing...We both have such fond memories of her...A sweet encourager...and a precious woman of God...Our lives were blessed to have known her. Know you and yours will be in our thoughts and prayers ...
Only Because of Him, do we have hope...
John and Kathy DeLine
Luann Mansfield
January 10, 2016
Aaron, my deepest sympathy to you and your family. So sorry to read the passing of your mom. She definitely was a woman of strong faith. Praying for you and your family during this time.SincerelyLuann Huff-Mansfield
Terry Newland
January 10, 2016
So sad to read this. Shirley was an angel from God for sure! She smiled when she wanted to cry and also made me smile when I wanted to cry. She was one of the strongest lady I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. I am comforted to know she will now be without pain and be with our heavenly Father. May God wrap his arms around her family and friends.
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