Jill (Callaghan) Shaver, age 75, of Battle Creek passed away Monday, May 20, 2013 surrounded by family. She was born in Birmingham England on February 7, 1938. Jill was the youngest child of Ernest Callaghan and Ivy (Lovell) Callaghan.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Shaver, who passed away December 18, 1997; parents; brothers, Terrence, Ernest; and sister, Jean. Jill is survived by her children, Curtis (Marie) Shaver, Cindy (Scott) Kruger; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren.

Jill attended First Wesleyan Church for 20 years and later became a member of the First Church of the Nazarene. In accordance with her wishes cremation has taken place. Memorial services will be held at the First Church of the Nazarene, 12866 Beadle Lake Rd., Saturday, June 1, 2013 at 11:30AM with Reverend James Spohn officating. Memorial contributions may be directed to Lifespan Good Samaritan Hospice Residence.

The family of the late Jill (Callaghan) Shaver wish to thank the following people for their friendship, help, and love at this time. Wanda Meyers, neighbors and friend Kathy Foster, Jerry Lyman for her ability to make Jill laugh, many circumstances. Dona Verga, Sharon Alma Gwipe, Dean Shaw, Reverend James Spohn, Pastor Aaron Thacher for great conversations and so many laughs. Reverend Jim Codde, Hospice Chaplain for his visits. Dana Angie Shaver for providing a loving home for Jill’s little dog, Triki. Grandson, Ian Kruger for all of his support and physical help he provided for Jill. Cindy Kruger for all of her held to Jill over the last two years. Lifespan hospice nurses, social workers, and Dr. J. Galonsky. Wendell Diggs for providing great care for Jill for over twenty years. God’s blessings upon all of you. Friends may send condolences or share a memory at baxterfuneral.com Arrangements by the Baxter Funeral & Cremation Service. (269)788-9800

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