Shirley Lavange Colella

Mrs. Shirley LaVange Colella, age 74, passed away Sunday morning, October 14, 2007 in Muskegon. She was born in Muskegon on October 3, 1933 to Ralph and Lillian (Deater) Toman and was a life resident. On July 16, 1955, Shirley married John Robert Colella, Sr. and he survives her along with 3 children, John R. (Sandra) Colella, Jr. of Muskegon, Sharon L. (Peter) Strazdas of Portage, Brian D. (Nancy) Colella of Muskegon; 7 grandchildren, Jason, Shannon, Michael, Kallie, Hunter, Chase, Tanner; 1 brother, Robert (Arlene) Toman of Muskegon; and 2 sisters, Constance (Harry) McAdow and Carole Stiles, both of Muskegon. She was preceded in death by her parents and 1 sister, Betty Smith. Shirley devoted her life to her loving husband and to raising her children. She blessed all who knew her with her sense of humor and caring personality. VISITATION will be from 2-4PM Tuesday with a MEMORIAL SERVICE following at 4PM at The Walburn Chapel Sytsema Funeral Homes, Inc. 1547 W. Sherman Blvd. 231-759-8565 with Rev. David A. Selleck officiating. MEMORIALS in Shirley's name may be made to the Poppen Hospice Residence (1050 W. Western Ave., Suite 400, Muskegon 49442).