Shirley Mae Bieber

Shirley Mae Bieber, age 89, of Byron Center passed away peacefully on Sunday May 29, 2022, at the Oaks of Byron Center Nursing Facility where she resided for the past 17 months due to complications from Covid-19. She had a long and fulfilling career as a wife, mother, homemaker, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great grandmother and overall matriarch to her family. She possessed a wonderful sense of humor all of her life. Shirley thoroughly enjoyed her time and family gatherings at the cottage at Big Star Lake for the past 50 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her children: Linda and Mel Schumacher, Michael and Jamee Bieber, Ronald and Patti Bieber, Joan and Craig Van Ham, daughter-in- law Barbara Bieber; 16 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; many nieces, nephews and cousins; and her beloved cat, Smokey, whom she rescued as a kitten and in exchange provided her with endless hours of love, entertainment, and affection in return. Shirley was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years of marriage, Owen; son and daughter-in-law, Kenneth and Judy Bieber; her father, John VanWoerkom; mother, Josephine Fein and John Fein; sister and brother-in-law, Audrey and Stan Sukstas. The family wishes to thank the staff and caregivers of the Oaks at Byron Center Facility for their compassionate, loving care and service provided to Shirley. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 am on Monday, June 6, 2022 at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, 4101 Clyde Park SW, Wyoming, with Rev. John Vallier presiding. A luncheon will follow mass. Burial at Resurrection Cemetery. Relatives and friends may meet the family Sunday from 2-6 pm at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home, 4031 Clyde Park SW, Wyoming, as well as on Monday from 10-11 am prior to the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, please consider Memorial contributions to St John Vianney Church or the charity of one’s choice.