Erma J. Shear, age 87 of Grand Haven, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at Medi-Lodge Nursing Home. She was born on June 9, 1932 in Allendale, MI to the late Earl and Ruby (Fritz) Chaffee. Erma married John I. Shear on August 8, 1953 in Robinson Township. He preceded her in death December 2, 2008.
Erma enjoyed working on puzzles and crossword books. She loved to watch the Detroit Tigers baseball games, but most of all Erma loved her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-grandchild.
Erma is survived by her daughters, Sheila Connor of Spring Lake and Janet Shear of Grand Haven; granddaughter, Kimberly; four great-grandchildren: Johnny, Matthew (Spenza), Skyler, and Sara; great-great-granddaughter, Summer; sisters, Hazel Mroz, Edna Herron, Mary (Carl) Nowak, Delores (Bud) Beverly; and brother, Robert (Liz) Chaffee.
She was preceded in death by her brothers, Harold, Russ, Charles, and Art Chaffee; sisters, Arlene Boer, Ethel Chaffee; granddaughter, Heather Shear; and son-in law, Rick Connor.
Due to concerns surrounding Covid-19 and social distancing, the Memorial Service for Erma will be held at Klaassen Family Funeral Home and announced at a later date.
Interment will be at Robinson Township Cemetery.
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