Obituary

Remembering Donald N. Shamblin

Donald N. Shamblin, age 92, of Grand Rapids, was called to his heavenly home on Tuesday, May 19, 2020.  Donald was born three days after Christmas in 1927. Donald was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara, in 2007. He will be lovingly remembered by his children; Daniel (Bonnie) Shamblin, Sandra Deuel Weiks, David (Robin) Shamblin, Dale (Jeanne) Shamblin, Denny (Mary) Shamblin, Sharon (Michael) Ary; grandchildren, Hannah, Martha, Aaron, Brian, Jeff, Amber, Michael, Jason, Sean, Tara, Derick, Angela, Greg, Michael, David, and Katie; many great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. Don faithfully served his country in the U.S. Army. After graduating from Davis Tech, he worked as a printer for many years. Don was a loving, caring, joyous husband, father, and grandfather. He thoroughly enjoyed the outdoors, hunting deer at the Dead Stream Swamp, staying and fishing at the trailer at Hardy Dam, and playing cards.  In his youth he acquired the nickname, “DOC”, because he was always fishing from the dock at Reeds Lake. Don loved his cookies and ice cream especially when coupled with playing Euchre, Cribbage, and Poker with his family. He loved to dance, spending many hours on the dance floor with Barbara and others at weddings, St. Isidore parish gatherings, family, and social gatherings. The family would like to thank the staff of Vista Springs Riverside Gardens and his former neighbors, Pat and Linda, for the loving care they provided. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, October 16, 2020 at St. John Vianney Church, 4101 Clyde Park SW, Wyoming. Burial at Resurrection Cemetery.

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So very very sorry for your loss. May you all be blessed with the Peace of Christ! Love, om & Mary Bearss

— Tom & Mary Bearss

Dan, So sorry to read of your Dad's passing. If the mark of a man is the sons that he raises, your Dad must have been a great man. Know of our continuing prayers for your family. Steve and Leslie Wooldridge

— Steve Wooldridge

Denny and Mary Mary, Sad to read of your loss, ESPECIALLY at this crazy time in history. Trusting you have great memories that make you smile. Hoping you are able to find comfort in the promises of our Lord and savior Jesus Christ. Huge hugs. LV (D&W)

— LaVonne Douma

Dale sorry for your dad's passing. St. Isadore grade school friend, Tim Skazinski (Skaz)

— Tim Skazinski Skaz

Shamblin cousins. So sorry for your loss. So happy Heaven got another good one. I picture all the siblings together in Heaven playing cards, fishing and just having a Glorious blast. Back together forever. Sounds wonderful to me. Praying for all of you. It is hard. I still miss my Dad every day. We were all Blessed with great earthly fathers.

— Jeanne Naigus

Dale my condolences to you and your family. Your Dad was a really good person and will be missed.

— Dave Tole

So many great memories of "Uncle" Doc over the 60+ years of knowing him & his family❤ He will be sadly missed here but now he's reunited with Barbara. ✝

— Steve & Laura DeKam

I had only met him a few times, but we hold some great memories. Rest easy Great Grandpa.

— Delaney Deuel

denny and family sorry for your loss , i'm sure he will be missed ,

— sam bravata

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