Elaine M. Shuker

Elaine M. Shuker age 78 of Pierson died Monday, September 30, 2019 at Metron of Cedar Springs. Elaine was born February 9, 1941 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Adolph and Irene (Moore) Grigas. Her sheltie dogs were very special to her. She worked with the sheltie rescue, all breed and greyhound rescues and for the DNR with small wildlife rescue. She was a very involved and faithful member of Mary Queen of Apostles in Sand Lake. Surviving are her husband, Thomas whom she married on March 7, 1959; children, Michael (Amanda) Shuker, Tami (Mike) Lamancusa; grandchildren, John (Paula) Lamancusa, Sara (Jim) Taylor, Melissa (Blake) Terpstra, Joe (Chelsea) Shuker, Jessica Shuker and Brandon Shuker; 10 great grandchildren; siblings, Richard (Kathy) Grigas, Bonnie (Bill) Byers, Cherie (Mark) Scott; many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and son, Thomas Jr. The family will greet friends Thursday from 6-8 pm at the Bliss-Witters & Pike Funeral Home, Cedar Springs. Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday 10:30 am at Mary Queen of Apostles, Sand Lake with a visitation from 9:30 until time of funeral. Rev. Fr. Lam Le celebrant. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery, Grand Rapids. Memorial contributions may be made to the Knights of Columbus at Mary Queen of Apostles or Bellowood Rescue, Cedar Springs.