Shirley Ruth Boster

Shirley Ruth Boster, 78, passed away peacefully in her sleep at home in Hastings. She was born in Broken Bow, Nebraska to Harold Moore and Beulah Speer, grew up and attended school in Battle Creek, and later, in 1983, earned her Associate degree in Applied Arts with a Human Services Technician focus at Kellogg Community College.

Shirley was a beautiful, independent mom and grandma who lived a rich, full life and touched the hearts of many in her community, always taking time to chat. Her wise advice was often sought. She was a joy to everyone who knew her.

As an accomplished seamstress she once had an alteration business and enjoyed sewing for her family. She also crocheted baby buntings and hats for Pennock Hospital.

Her active life included working out regularly at Pennock Fitness Center, cooking, enjoying nature, taking long walks with her dogs, working in the yard, and feeding birds. She loved shopping, spending time with her family and her two little Chihuahuas, Mr. Finley and Buttons.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Boster, both parents, one sister, Mary Lou and one brother, Elvin.

She is survived by her sister, Lorene Wellman; her five children: Pamela Kabaya, Brian (Beth) Boster, Lloyd (Karen) Denney, Bobbetta (Joe) Boster Kujala, and Marjo (Tom) Stauffer; her eleven grandchildren: Jessica (Micah) Murphy, Gabriel (Galadriel) King, Malachi (Carrie) King, Samantha (Jason) Threadgill, Zeb (Marissa) Strow, Amanda (Daryl) Minton, Rebecca Denney, Kevin (Cristina) Stauffer, Lauren Stauffer, Luke Stauffer, and Josie Stauffer; and 12 great grandchildren.

The memorial service will be at Thornapple Valley Church, Saturday, February 13, 2016 at 11 AM. If desired, donations may be made to the Humane Society, although flowers are welcome.

We're heartbroken at our loss but believe she now knows peace we've never known. Love never dies.