Shirley Zellar

Shirley Jean Zellar, age 87, passed away Friday, July 6, 2012 at Touch of Home AFC Home in Caro. Shirley was born June 10, 1925 in Detroit, the daughter of the late Linton H. and Blanche F. (Burton) Facer. As she grew up she would spend her summers taking care of her grandmother in Harbor Beach. During World War II, she was employed in Detroit at Sears and General Motors. Following the war, Shirley was united in marriage with Jack L. Zellar November 3, 1951 in Cass City. They lived on Jacks family farm near Cass City where they raised their three children and she took care of her mother and mother-in-law. They left the farm and moved to Caro on July 12, 1965 when they bought a restaurant called Ryks Drive-In. Shirley and Jack later bought Browns Party Store where she worked until she retired in 1987. Her husband Jack, the love of her life, preceded her on July 9, 1977. Shirley was a member of the Caro United Methodist Church, the Polish American Club and enjoyed the Birthday Girls Club, playing cards in Mayville and loved going on trips, spending time with her family and her pets. Shirley is survived by two daughters, one son and their spouses; Patricia & John McIntosh of Cass City, Carol & Gerard Hagen of Great Mills, Maryland, Gary & Susan Rock Zellar of Caro; her grandchildren, Laurie & Mike Torka of Auburn, Angela & Greg Thane of Cass City, Karissa & Bryan Schrader of Cass City, Katherine & RJ Klaus of Saginaw, Jeff & Andrea (Inbody) McIntosh of Cass City, Jamie & Joel Nicol of Cass City and Kristen Stahl of Caro; her great-grandchildren, Andrea and Nicole Thane, Ryan & Becky McIntosh, Breanna McIntosh, Matt and Cody Torka, Ethan and Blake Schrader and Noelle Klaus; her great-great-grandchildren, Chloe and Melanie McIntosh; special family friends, Dennis & Diane Stahl and Lester & Joan ODell; her sister-in-law, Helen Bradley of Florida and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, Shirley was preceded in death by one grandson, Paul McIntosh; mother and father-in-law, Matilda & John Zellar; brothers and sisters-in-law, Olin & Alice Zellar, Max Bradley, and Gladys & Frank Weatherhead. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday July 10, 2012 at the Ransford Collon Funeral Home in Caro with Rev. Greg Mayberry officiating. Burial will follow at the Ellington Township Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Ransford Collon Funeral Home on Monday from 3:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and on Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service at 11:00 a.m. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorial contributions to Hospice of Hope, the Polish American Club or the American Cancer Society. The family was assisted with these arrangements by the Ransford Collon Funeral Home of Caro. Friends may share memories, thoughts and prayers online at www.RansfordCollon.com. Visitation Information Date: Monday, July 9, 2012 Time: 3:00 pm End Time: 9:00 pm Ransford Collon Funeral Home Address: 989-673-2175 | Map Service Information Date: Tuesday, July 10, 2012 Time: 11:00 am Ransford Collon Funeral Home Address: 989-673-2175 | Map