Shirley L. Heavey
September 10, 1929 – July 11, 2024
A memorial service will be held on Thursday, July 18, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. at Joldersma & Klein Funeral Home, 917 S. Burdick St., Kalamazoo. Friends may call on the family one hour prior to the service at the funeral home beginning at 1:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Children’s Foundation of Michigan or to the charity of one’s choice, in c/o the funeral home.
Obituary
Age 94, of Kalamazoo, passed away Thursday morning, July 11, 2024. Shirley was born in Detroit, on September 10, 1929, the daughter of John Herbert and Beatrice Elva (Shaddock) Hildebrand. On September 2, 1950, she married Allan R. Heavey who survives her. Besides her husband, Shirley is survived by her children, Allan R. “Rick” Heavey, Jr., John D. Heavey, Lois Louden, Pamela (Douglas) Phillips; eight grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; several other blended family children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and countless honorary children and grandchildren. Shirley was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Nancy L. (Wink) Connell; sister, Judygaye Hildebrand.
AL AND FAMILY – I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. SHIRLEY WAS A LOVELY LADY.
Your mom was the best! Also, quick with a witty comment, full of compassion and love. Her time volunteering at the Kalamazoo Valley Museum with us was amazing! She was truly one-of-a-kind. I know she will be greatly missed!
I just learned of Shirley’s passing. Shirley and my mom were in bridge club together for years. She was a remarkable woman and so much fun.