Los, Shirley Mae (Deur), age 89, of Zeeland, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 15, 2021. She was preceded in death by her grandson Ryan Eugene Los. Shirley was deeply loved by her husband of 67 years, Rev. Eugene Los; children Bruce (Deb) Los, Jill (Rod) Unema, Mark (Linda) Los, Scott (Wendi) Los; grandchildren Jenny (Brad) White, Rachel (Dave) Vannette, Joel (Carrie Albrecht) Unema, Jodi (Kyle) Cherney, Jason (Allyson) Los, Kyle Los, Charissa (Tyler) Duncanson, James (Leah) Los, Tricia (Mitch) Lemmen, Jake (Riley) Los, Jon Los, Ady Los, and 11 great-grandchildren; brother Louis (Beverly, deceased) Deur, sister Carolyn (Gise) Van Baren, sisters-in-law Char Los and Joyce Kragt.
Shirley was born in Fremont, MI on January 20, 1932, to Eugene and Joan Deur. She graduated from Calvin College in 1954 and married Gene on June 2, 1954. Shirley taught third grade at Baxter Christian School from 1954-55. Gene and Shirley served CRC congregations in Morrison, IL, Westminster, CO, Zeeland, Grand Haven, and Jamestown, MI.
She served with love and joy in many ways, but special needs adults and children held a special place in her heart. Shirley started Friendship Club ministry for disabled adults in Grand Haven. Over the years she taught Coffee Break and VBS, served in Stephen Ministry, Chaplains Ministry, and Families Victorious Prison Ministry. Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 21 from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm at Yntema Funeral Home, Zeeland. A celebration of Shirley’s life will take place on Friday, October 22 at 11 am at Calvary CRC 400 Beeline Road, Holland, MI. The family suggests that memorial contributions be given to Calvin Theological Seminary: The Rev. Eugene and Shirley Los Family Scholarship. www.yntemafh.com
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