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Joan Shedd Obituary
MANISTEE -- Joan Mary Shedd, 86, of Manistee, formerly of Greenville died Wednesday, June 27, 2018, the Manistee County Medical Care Facility in Manistee.
She was born Aug. 30, 1931, in Manistee County, the daughter of Earl and Frances (Baatz) McCary
Joan graduated from Dickson High School, in Brethren, as valedictorian of her class and participated in many class and school activities.
On July 14, 1973, Joan married Dale Lee Shedd. Sharing an interest in flowers, gardening, boating, fishing and country music, they enjoyed 42 years traveling and enjoying life together.
Joan experienced nursing at many levels, beginning her career as an LPN in 1950. She earned her RN degree in 1957 at Rockingham Memorial School of Nursing in Harrisburg, Va.
Joan worked as a staff nurse and eventually as supervisor of Obstetrics at Little Traverse Hospital in Petoskey for over 25 years. Throughout that period of time, she managed to earn a BSN at Eastern Mennonite College in Harrisburg, Va. Interested specifically in maternal/child nursing, she went on to the University of Colorado where she received her MSN.
Joan was assistant professor of Nursing at Kirkhoff School of Nursing at Grand Valley State University in Allendale. The director of nursing said Joan had been an innovative and creative instructor, and loyal and committed to the school and her students. Honored at a retirement party in 1995, she was presented with a plaque in formal recognition of her 18 year commitment of nursing to Grand Valley State University. She retired as Professor Emeritus in 1995.
Joan is survived by her brother, Franklyn (Sue) Lee McCary, of Traverse City; two sisters-in-law, Caroline McCary, of Manistee, and Edna Alexander, of Oklahoma City, Okla.; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Dale; her sister, Effa Maue; and her brother, Robert McCary.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 5, 2018, at the Terwilliger Funeral Home, in Kaleva, with Pastor Lyle Swartz officiating. Interment will follow in the Brethren Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until time of services at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.
The Terwilliger Funeral Home, in Kaleva, is in charge of arrangements. Visit www.terwilligerfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Alma Coffman
July 7, 2018
To Joan's family,
I learned to know Joan when I moved to Petoskey, Michigan in 1968. That is also the time I learned to know her brother, Bob and family. I have always appreciated her friendship. She was a very unique, caring and loving person. May her soul rest in peace. With love in the Risen Christ, Alma Coffman
Edna Alexander
July 3, 2018
Prayers and blessings with my deepest condolences to the family.
Opal Flannery
July 2, 2018
I was fortunate to have been acquainted with Joan on a personal and professional level. Joan married my cousin Dans' Uncle Dale so I would briefly visit with Joan at family events. Joan excelled in her nursing achievements and as a nurse myself I know how gratifying that can be. I discovered Joan earned the respect of nurse colleagues and students since I too am a nurse in the Grand Rapids area and familiar with the Kirkhoff School of Nursing. My condolences to Joan's family and dear friends.
Randy Keim
June 30, 2018
Our sincere sympathy. Randy and Sandy Keim
Linda Tillotson
June 30, 2018
What a wonderful lady! I have so many great childhood memories at Aunt Jos house, Im glad I have these beautiful memories to keep with me.
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