WOOSTER Shirley Lou Yund, 80, of Wooster passed away peacefully following a courageous battle with cancer on Wednesday, August 3, 2016 at LifeCare Hospice.
She was born August 29, 1935 in Wooster, the daughter of Ross and Marcella Mayers Gray. She married Edwin Yund on June 5, 1955. Their marriage was a true testament of love and commitment for over 61 years. He survives.
Upon graduating from Wooster High School s class of 1953, Shirley worked for Lightning Rod Insurance Company. After starting her family, she chose to stay at home with her children before rejoining the work force as a secretary and teacher s aide with the Wooster City Schools for 31 years. Shirley was a member of Central Christian Church and the Christian Women s Fellowship, a member of the Red Hat Society, a former member of the PTA and PTO of Wooster City Schools.
Shirley s infectious laugh, incredible sense of humor and the love she had for her family and friends will be cherished and deeply missed by all who loved her.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by her children, Jeffrey D. Yund of Westerville, Michael E. (Suzanne) Yund of Valley City and Carol L. (Jim) Mills of Wooster; grandchildren, Jennifer and James Mills and Michael Zielinski and a sister Jane Gordon of Wooster.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Robert, Richard, Frances and Donald Gray; and sisters, June Miller, Sue Gray and Ruth Ann Bowman.
A memorial service will be held at the Central Christian Church, 407 N. Market St., Wooster on Sunday, August 21, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Eric Fairhurst officiating. The family will receive friends following the service.
McIntire, Bradham & Sleek Funeral Home, 216 E. Larwill St., Wooster is assisting the family.
In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make memorial contributions to the Central Christian Church, 407 N. Market St., Wooster, OH 44691 or to LifeCare Hospice, 1900 Akron Rd., Wooster, OH 44691.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.mcintirebradhamsleek.com.
Memorial Contributions
Central Christian Church, 407 N. Market St., Wooster, OH 44691 or to LifeCare Hospice, 1900 Akron Rd., Wooster, OH 44691
Service
Memorial service on Sunday, August 21, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at Central Christian Church, 407 N. Market St., Wooster
Visitation
Friends will be received following the memorial service
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