Jean Ellen Shapley

Jean Ellen Shapley, age 35 of Nashville, died Sunday March 4, 2007 at her residence after a long battle with cancer. Jean was born on August 4, 1971 in Grand Rapids, Michigan , the daughter of James R. and Kathryn A. (Davis) Shapley . She attended Maple Valley High School in Nashville. Jean was the long time partner of Paul Neal, son of JoAnn (Bill) Beachnau , they have two sons, Paul James Neal age 16 and Dillon Colt Neal age 3. Also surviving is her mother, Kathy Shapley of Hastings, grandmother, Alice Davis , sister, Rebecca (Joseph) Olcheske, neice Berlin Olcheske and nephew Lane Olcheske, aunt Joan (Dick) Spitzar , uncle Robert (Bette) Shapley and many cousins. Jean loved doing beadwork, especially making dream catchers, she had a never ending passion for her kids and her dogs. Paul and Jean had a commitment ceremony at the Lacks Cancer Center in Grand Rapids, she was baptized in the hospital by Pastor Clayton Garrison of the Assembly of God Church in Hastings. She fought her cancer with grace, dignity and immense courage, Jean was a heroine to her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her father , James Shapley on December 26, 2006, her grandparents, Marcus and Ellen Shapley , Milo Davis , and a uncle, Donald Shapley. A memorial service will be held on Saturday March 10, 2007 at 12:00 noon at the VFW post #8260, 304 S. State in Nashville. Pastor Clayton Garrison will officiate. The family would like to thank Paul's sisters, Mary (Rich) Kibbey, Dawn Neal, Jean's special friends, Lisa, Tammy, Darcie, Jackie, Christy, and Barb as they have helped her through this difficult time. Memorials can be made to Paul Neal for the continuing care of their children, Dillon and Paul. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. You may leave a message or memory to the family at (girrbachfuneralhome.net).