Mark David Shell

David married Emilie Tibbetts Runyon [Group Sheet]

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Obituary for Harold Shell
Harold W. Shell, age 90, of Grand Haven passed away on Thursday, July 3, 2014 at a local care facility. He was born August 16, 1923 in Powell, Tennessee to Millard and Flossie (Evans) Shell.

Harold served his country as a Marine during WWII. He married the former Mary Joan Corbin on June 25, 1949 and together they raised six children. Harold earned his Master?s degree of Arts at Michigan State University. He was the Director of the Ottawa County Technical School and the Director of Vocational Education at Grand Haven High School. Harold was a former member of Lakeshore Baptist Church. He enjoyed walking and especially loved music; He played the guitar, banjo, violin, and piano.

Harold is survived by his loving wife, Mary of 65 years; sons, David (Billia) Shell of Nashville, Tennessee and Ronald (Christa) Shell of Sennfeld, Germany; daughters: Carol (Douglas) Smith of Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, Nancy (Gary) Kay of Lansing, Michigan, Gloria (Jos) VanderLinden of Kentwood, Michigan, and Linda (Wyatt) Rinkel of Huntsville, Alabama. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren; as well as five brothers: Basil, Bill, Jack, Don and Jerry. Harold was preceded in death by his parents, Millard and Flossie.

In honoring Harold?s wishes, private family services will be held. Memorial contributions to Hospice of North Ottawa Community are appreciated. Please sign the family?s online guest book at www.vbkfuneralhome.com.

The family is being served by VanZantwick Bartels Kammeraad Funeral Home of Grand Haven.

Harold married Mary Joan Corbin on 25 Jun 1949 in Jackson, Michigan. Mary (daughter of Harold Alfred Corbin and Ada Harriet Aldrich) was born on 08 Sep 1927 in Mason, Michigan; died on 24 Feb 2017. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mary Joan Shell

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Mrs. Mary J. Shell, age 89, of Grand Haven passed away Friday, February 24, 2017 at Grand Pines Assisted Living Center. She was born September 8, 1927 in Mason, MI to Harold and Ada (Aldrich) Corbin. On June 25, 1949 she married Harold W. Shell and together they raised six children. He preceded her in death on July 3, 2014.

Mary was a former member of Lakeshore Baptist Church and was an amazing cook and baker. She was a talented knitter and enjoyed sewing. She was also a Cub Scout leader, Sunday school teacher and a lifelong member of the MSU Extension Service.

Mary is survived by sons, David (Billia) Shell of Nashville, Tennessee and Ronald (Christa) Shell of Sennfeld, Germany; daughters: Carol (Douglas) Smith of Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, Nancy Kay of Lansing, Michigan, Gloria (Jos) VanderLinden of Kentwood, Michigan, and Linda (Wyatt) Rinkel of Huntsville, Alabama. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren; one brother, John Parker. She was preceded in death by her brother, Donald Corbin; and son-in-law, Gary Kay.

Funeral service will be 11:00 AM Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at The VanZantwick Chapel (620 Washington Ave) with Rev. John Brown officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Interment will take place in Lake Forest Cemetery. Memorial contributions to Hospice of North Ottawa Community are appreciated. Please sign the family?s online guest book at www.sytsemafh.com.

William married Elizabeth Sargeant Worthen. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Elizabeth Sargeant Runyon

Millard married Flossie Mae Evans on 25 Dec 1919 in Powell, Knox Co., Tennessee. Flossie (daughter of Joseph Franklin Evans and Minda (Minnie) Catherine Humphrey) was born on 25 Dec 1900 in Anderson Co., Tennessee; died on 05 Nov 1985 in Michigan. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Flossie Mae Shell

Harold married Ada Harriet Aldrich. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Ada Harriet Corbin