Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Shier, Carol Jean (MacKinnon) January 16, 2024
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           SHIER

Carol Jean Shier, 88 years old, of Ionia, Michigan passed away peacefully in her 
home on the early morning of January 16, 2024.

Born Carol Jean MacKinnon on July 2, 1935, in Birmingham,MI to  Cecil and Leona 
"Grace" MacKinnon.

Carol graduated from Cedar Springs High School in 1953 and went on to study 
Airline Stewardess in Minnesota. After completion, she moved back to Cedar 
Springs where she met the love of her life. She married Donald "Peter" Shier on 
March 1, 1956.They relocated to Ionia in 1959 and purchased their family home on 
North St.

Carol was deeply involved in he community. She created the "North Street 
Neighborhood Club" and was the Troop Leader for the local Girl Scouts. 

Carol was known for her fun sense of style and colorful fashion choices.

Her style transcended into her crocheting and sewing.To receive a handmade gift 
from Carol, was to receive pure love.She always put such thought into everything 
she made.Her grandchildren knew her as a gifted storyteller. She created many 
traditions that her grandchildren now pass on to their own children.Whether that 
be the "Good Morning" song or a proper Tea Party to celebrate the holidays.

Carol was a devoted woman of faith.She was an active member of her Presbyterian 
Church and Christian Service Center.

In her retirement, she could be found at the card table with friends and family, 
where she vowed to always return home victorious. Her competitive nature was 
passed down through her family.She would attend a multitude of sporting events 
for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren throughout the years.

She was preceded in death by her daughter born to Heaven,Cindy Shier.Her parents 
Cecil and Leona "Grace" MacKinnon. Her husband Donald "Peter" Shier.Her siblings 
William and James MacKinnon and Marjory Covell.

She is survived by her 4 daughters; Terri (Patrick) Peterson, Laurie (Kim) 
Patrick, Quinn (Pete) Meade, and Shalyn Ralston. Her 9 grandchildren and 16 
great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held 12:00 PM.Saturday,January 20, 2024, at First 
Presbyterian Church, 125 E.Main St.,Ionia,MI 48846 with Dr.Christopher Dorn 
officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service at the Church. 
Arrangements cared for by Lake Funeral Home in Ionia.Memorial contributions to 
First Presbyterian Church in Carol's name. Online condolences may be made at  
www.lakefuneralhomes.com

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