Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Shellington, Robert G. 2005
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Hastings Reminder, 12 Apr 2005

Robert G. Shellington, age 76, of Hastings, died Monday, April 4, 2005 at Kent 
Community Hospital in Grand Rapids.

Mr. Shellington was born on February 3, 1929 at Portland, the son of Emmett and 
Mary (Bouck) Shellington.  He was raised in Irving Township of Barry County and 
attended Ryan rural school south of Freeport, graduating in 1946 from Hastings 
High School.  He lived in Freeport on West State Road-Middleville, 16 years in 
Custer following his retirement and returned to the Hastings area on E. Center 
Rd. in 1997. 

He was married to Patricia L. McLaughlin on July 3, 1948.

Robert worked as service manager for the Ford Dealership in Hastings for 16 
years and retired in 1981 from E.W. Bliss Co. after 14 years employment.

He was a former member of the Masonic Lodge, K of P Lodge and Loyal Order of 
Moose.  Robert was an avid collector of Classis Cars, die cast Tonka toy cars, 
license plates and other collectables.

Mr. Shellington is survived by his wife, Patricia; daughter, Christine (Jack) 
Campbell of Middleville, Jo Ellyn Shellington of Big Rapids, Patricia (Marvin) 
Flikkema of Gwinn; five grandchildren, Todd Dukes, Stacy (Ben) Durian, Heather 
Spears, Shaun (Kendra) Sherman, Traci (Charlie) Hackney; nine great-
grandchildren; sisters, Dorothy Barker of Florida, Frances Shellington of 
Arizona, Carol (Grant) Robinson of Hastings, Ruth (Willard) Kidder of Jackson, 
Kate (Smith) Sherman of Florida; brother, Bill (Verna) Shellington of Hastings; 
brothers-in-law, Dick McLaughlin, Ed (Mary) McLaughlin, Don (June) Heath, Chet 
(Jerry) Lyons; special nieces, Sharon, Marilyn and Jeanne; numerous other 
nieces, nephews and a host of friends.

Preceding him in death were his parents; a brother, Howard, in World War II; 
and an infant brother, Wallace.

Services were held Saturday, April 9, 2005 at Wren Funeral Home, Charles “Chip” 
Hackney, Edward McLaughlin and Cheri Ruthruff officiated.  Burial was at Irving 
Township Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community 
Hospice, calling cards for our military personnel or a charity of one’s 
choice.  Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings.


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