Shirley Mae

Husted

Shirley M. Husted died Sunday, October 7, 2012 in her home surrounded by her loving family at the age of 64. She was born Sept. 13, 1948 in Toledo to Alvin and Mary (Blair) Lajiness .
On December 10, 1964, Shirley married her childhood sweetheart Van H. Husted, Jr.. She was a U.S. Navy wife for over 21 years caring for the homefront raising their four children.
Shirley was involved with many of her children's activities from Girl Scout leader to coaching them in sports.
She was a longtime member of the Community of Christ Church where she was very active in the events at church. Besides enjoying crafts, her main hobby in life was her family, whom she cherished.
Shirley is preceded in death by her parents; sister Donna Grycza; grandson Daniel Husted and great grandson Michael Walberg. She is survived by her husband of over 47 yrs. Van H. Husted, Jr.; daughters Diana (Brian) Sampson and Karie (Brent) Kutzly; sons Van III (Jill) Husted and Vincent (Rebecca) Husted; fourteen grandchildren and one great grandson; sisters Judy (Bob) Boursaw, Kathy Addis and Linda Keller; sisters-in-law Suzanne Lavoie and Lynn (Tom) Kaczmarek.
Friends may call at the Foth – Dorfmeyer Mortuary 3815 Sylvania Ave. (Between Monroe St. & Talmadge Rd.) Wednesday from 3 – 8 PM where funeral services will be held Thursday at 11 AM. followed by interment at Ottawa Hills Memorial Park. The family suggest memorial tributes be made to Community of Christ Church.