Lois J. Shalda
Died February 7, 2015
MAPLE CITY – Lois Jean Shalda, 77, of Maple City passed
away Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015 at her home.
Lois was born
Oct. 22, 1937 in Long Island, New York the daughter of Jess Tate Van Zile and
Sara Elizabeth (McCollum) Van Zile. On
Aug. 10, 1962 in Oak Park, Illinois she married Dale Shalda who preceded her in
death on Sep. 9, 2001.
She was an amazing
mother, grandmother and friend. Her
passions in life were caring for any and all animals, finding treasures at
thrift shops and garage sales and of course Chinese food. She will be remembered as a kind and loving
soul with a heart of gold and a delightful sense of humor.
Lois is survived
by her children, Debbie (Gary) Hessem, Sara Shalda; special family member,
Donna Sarns; sisters, Linda (Charlie) Walker; son in law, Bruce (Diana) Hohnke;
eight grandchildren, Danielle, Amanda (Ray) Malinao, Abraham, Desiree, Mariah, granddaughter
of her heart, Krista, Natalie, Jamaicain (Amanda) Hohnke and Jessie; three
great grandchildren, Makenna, Ramira, Niiko and one on the way.
She was preceded
in death by a daughter, Peggy Hohnke; and two sisters, Janice Hamm and Mary Lou
Elliott.
A celebration of
Lois’ life will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb, 21 with the family
greeting friends one hour prior to the celebration at the Martinson Funeral
Home of Suttons Bay. Irene Carboneau will officiate.
Memorials may be
directed to the Cherryland Humane Society, 1750 Alhberg Road, Traverse City,
49686.
Please share
memories with Lois’ family below:
Ma Shalda!
ReplyDeleteThank you for braiding my hair at horse shows! And letting me hide behind the horse trailer to smoke “weeds” (cigarettes)!
Thank you for calling out “hi honey” from your balcony when I came over to visit!
Thank you for being a sparkly light in my life!
It is hard to accept that you are gone. Your warm smile, generous hospitality, and love for God’s creatures are some of the many memories twirling around in my mind.
I love you and will dearly miss you, but I am at peace knowing you are with Dale and Peggy and all of your critters, laughing, loving, and free.
Phil & Rosemarie
ReplyDeleteA Parable of Immortality by Henry Van Dyke
" I am standing upon the seashore. A ship at my side spreads her white sails to the morning breeze and starts for the blue ocean. She is a object of beauty and strength, and I stand and watch until at last she hangs like a speck of white cloud just where the sea and sky come down to mingle with each other. Then someone at my side says, " There she goes!"
"Gone where? Gone from my sight.....that is all. She is just as large in mast and hull and spar as she was when she left my side and just as able to bear her load of living freight to the place of destination.Her diminished size is in me not in her. And just at that moment when someone says,"There she goes" there are other eyes watching her coming and other voices ready to take up the glad shout,"Here she comes"
Faith and hope.
Grandma Hois! That's what Collin called you when he was young because he couldn't say his L's. He wouldn't have had any clothes the first year of his life if it weren't for you and your love for yard sales. Whenever I left your house I couldn't leave empty handed. Whether it was a half loaf of bread, a candle or a knick knack, you made sure you gave me something. Your heart has always been full of love and giving of yourself. I will miss your unique personality. I love you and will miss you dearly Grandma Hois!
ReplyDeleteLois; Ashley and I will miss you, you were a joy to be around... we will miss your stories and your love. Knowing you was a blessing and your hospitality and wonderful attitude and smile will be missed by all who knew you. We had some memorable times camping, Lola and the cats visiting us at our camp and (Dude leaving his scent). We love you, Good Bye our friend.
ReplyDeleteLois; Ashley and I will miss you, you were a joy to be around... we will miss your stories and your love. Knowing you was a blessing and your hospitality and wonderful attitude and smile will be missed by all who knew you. We had some memorable times camping, Lola and the cats visiting us at our camp and (Dude leaving his scent). We love you, Good Bye our friend.
ReplyDeleteLois, you have fought the good fight, finished the course, kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for you a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give you...
ReplyDeleteYou are a shining example of love for all who God created. Thank you for loving us.