Gerald L. 'Gary' Shoen

SHOEN, Gerald L. Gary  Age 56, of  Fenton, died Sunday, October 19, 2003 at the Shoen family farm in Stanton, MI. Funeral Services will be held 11 AM Thursday, October 23, 2003  at Sharp Funeral Homes, Linden Chapel, 209 E. Broad St., Linden, Pastors Parker Smith and Donald Neuville officiating. Graveside services will be 2 PM Friday, October 24 at the Evergreen Township Cemetery, Stanton. Visitation will be held 5-9 PM Tuesday, and 1-9 PM Wednesday at the funeral home. Those desiring may make contributions to the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Mr. Shoen was born May 12, 1947. He married Joan Szcodronski on September 18, 1965. He retired from General Motors in 1996 with 30 years of service. He was a member of the Linden Presbyterian Church where he had also taught bible study. He had been a football and baseball coach in Linden, and volunteered for the Muscular Dystrophy Association as a photographer. He loved to ride his Harleys. Surviving are: wife Joan; 4 children, Michelle and Ken Harwood of Durand, Laura and Steve Callsen of Cadillac, Ryan and Kourtney  Shoen of Linden, Mike Shoen of Linden; 14 grandchildren, Ashley, Deneice, Matthew, Allen, and Hannah Harwood, Zaina Khal, Felicia, Karissa and Rebecca Shoen, Donovan Cross, Vanessa and Hunter Shoen, and Trevor Polidan; brother, Steve and Mary; 2 sisters Connie and Sue on the West Coast; brother, Ken; many nieces and nephews; cousins, Mike and Stefanie Shoen, Terry, and Jim Travis. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold Shoen and Mae Bettin; and granddaughter, Heather. Friends may share their online condolences for the family at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com.