Gregory A. Shutes
October 30, 1957 – November 7, 2023
In accordance with his wishes, cremation has taken place. A gathering to celebrate Greg’s life will be held on Friday, December 8, 2023 from 3:00 to 5:00 PM at First Reformed Church of Portage, 7905 South Westnedge Ave., Portage, MI 49002. Interment will be held at Mt. Ever-Rest Memorial Park – South at a later date. Memorial contributions may be given to the American Heart Association, the Azheimer’s Assocation-Michigan Great Lakes Chapter or a charity of one’s choice.
Obituary
SHUTES, Gregory
Kalamazoo
Age 66, passed away on Tuesday, November 7, 2023. Greg was born on October 30, 1957. He graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School and worked at the Kalamazoo County Sheriff’s Department, retiring in 2022 after 44 years of service. Greg was an avid fisherman, especially during his younger years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Myrland D. and Norma Lou (Snyder) Shutes. Greg is survived by several cousins and many close friends, including his Sheriff’s Department family. In accordance with his wishes, cremation has taken place. A gathering to celebrate Greg’s life will be held on Friday, December 8, 2023 from 3:00 to 5:00 PM at First Reformed Church of Portage, 7905 South Westnedge Ave., Portage, MI 49002. Interment will be held at Mt. Ever-Rest Memorial Park – South at a later date. Memorial contributions may be given to the American Heart Association, the Azheimer’s Assocation-Michigan Great Lakes Chapter or a charity of one’s choice.
I have lost a bright spot in my life. Every topic from bee-keeping to Michigan bamboo…Greg had some insight. Was always a delight to hear about the world as Greg saw it. I went to his house to visit a few times….and I remember the books….hundreds and hundreds of books. I still strongly suspect he had memorized every page of every book. Greg was one of the wittiest, smartest, most humble and under acknowledged people I ever had the immense joy to know. He was a gem in so many ways. Peace to you brother. We weren’t close, but I hope he can understand how admired and liked he was in my world.