Shirley Ann Reaser

Shirley Ann Scott (SAS, for good reason) Reaser passed away on August 11, 2022, at 86, at Stoneridge Assisted Living in Bellevue, MI surrounded by her daughters.

Shirley was born to Ellsworth and Leone (Peake) Scott in Jackson, Mi on April 8, 1936.  She and Robert D. Reaser were married on October 30, 1954.  They spent 62 pretty sweet years together in their home on S. Broadway in Hastings.

Shirley was a motorcycle Mama who filled her life with activities, which changed with the stages of her life. First and foremost, she mommed, throughout her life, for each of her children, she was there at every turn, whether it be joyous, or sorrowful, whether it was to lend a supportive hand, or share in a multitude of amazing life experiences, she was ever present.  She sold Avon (thank you Kris and Sara B. for signing her up), she worked at Ben Franklins, then in the flower department and as a cashier at Felpausch. She proudly, dependably, and conscientiously worked elections for the city. And she was a seamstress, sewing wedding dresses for her daughters, suits for her sons, shirts for her husband, pajamas for her grandchildren and great grandchildren, and on and on…until her mind no longer let her thread a needle. She was especially excited and proud of the hand stitched quilts she made for each of her 6 children, an endeavor she would generously describe as a group project because her whiney, lay about children sometimes chose fabric combinations for her to sew together.

She enjoyed camping, snowmobiling, motorcycling, traveling around the country, playing cards & games, and attending Hasting High School sporting events (Go Saxons!) with her husband. And for a while, it was all about the slot machines at any casino. To be sure, she did not come out ahead, but she seemed to get her money's worth. She LOVED chocolate. And she made the best cinnamon rolls quite possibly in existence. Seriously. Don't even on this.

Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, by her husband DB, her son Greg, her brother Duane Scott, and her sister Mary Janet Springer.

And those left filled with sadness by her passing are her children:  Kris Reaser of Fort Wayne, IN, Jodi Reaser, Dody Frosinos, both of Manistee MI, Jess Reaser of Madison WI, and Abby (Greg) Sikkenga of Hickory Corners, MI.  Her grandchildren:  Lucus, Brannigan, Chapin, Calloway, Reni, Ezra, Lian, Eddy, Brendan, Connor, Avery (Cookie); 13 great grandchildren, a great great grandchild. Her sister Nancy Swan and her brother Richard Scott. And, not least, her Stoneridge family: Nan, Tracey, Megan, Karen, Trisha, and Connie, who cared for her with patience and love when she needed these so much.

Memorial Contributions can be made to:  Deathwithdignity.org, HEEF or Alz.org (Alzheimer's).

There will be a visitation on Saturday, August 27, 2022 from 1p-3p at Girrbach funeral home in Hastings.

There will be a private family memorial at a later date. Respecting Shirley's wishes cremation has taken place.

Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home. To leave an online condolence visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net.