Shirley Boston (Potter) Obituary - Battle Creek, Michigan | Baxter Funeral & Cremation Service
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Obituary for Shirley A. Boston (Potter)

Shirley A. Boston (Potter) born June 2, 1936 entered into her rest on Thursday, December 30, 2011 at home surrounded by family. Shirley was the daughter of the late Earl (Helen) Bauer and Marguerite (Claude) Zachary. She graduated from Marshall High School in 1953. In June of 1955 she married the love of her life Roger Boston which ended in divorce. She was employed with Kellogg’s for 36 years and drove school bus for 10 years with Battle Creek Public Schools.

Shirley was an avid NASCAR fan; her favorite drivers were Kyle Busch and Terry LaBonte, she was a die-hard Cubs fan and a Michigan fan. Shirley enjoyed bowling and playing Yatzee. Her biggest enjoyment was being with her family.

Left to cherish her memory is her daughter, Sue (Cal) Arnold; grandchildren, Melissa (Brian) Borgman, Brandon Keller; great-grandchildren, Brandon, Bailey, Mason; sisters, Virginia (Ed) Hicks, Joyce Dowling and former husband, Roger Boston. She was preceded in death by brother, Dale Bauer; sister, Claudia Joppie; parents, step-mother, and step-father.

Family will receive friends at the Baxter Funeral Service on Monday January 2, 2012 at 6PM-8PM. Funeral services will take place at 11AM on Tuesday January 3, 2012 at the funeral home with Dr. Kingery Clingenpeel officiating. Interment will follow at Floral Lawn Memorial Gardens. Memorial Contributions may be directed to LifeSpan Good Samaritan Hospice Residence or Froggy’s Pond. 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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