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Carol Shahan

March 1, 2019
Mt. Pleasant, MI

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Shahan, Carol Jean Tabor 10/16/1929 - 3/1/2019 Mt. Pleasant, MI Carol Jean Shahan, age 89, most recently of Mt. Pleasant, MI and formerly of Kalamazoo, MI and Bradenton, FL, passed, after a lengthy struggle with respiratory illness. Carol was born and raised in Chicago until her family moved to Three Rivers, MI, when she was a teenager. She was an excellent bridge player throughout her adult life, earning Life Master status from the American Contract Bridge League. As a young adult, she enjoyed golfing, bowling, and playing tennis. She was an avid knitter, making baby afghans for all new arrivals in the family. Carol, was employed by Upjohn corporation (currently Pfizer) from which she retired in 1992. Carol was preceded in death by two sisters and her husband of 54 years, Thomas R. Shahan. Carol is survived by her daughter, Linda (Jon) Darrow, Mt. Pleasant, MI, and three sons: Lawrence (Lorna) Atkinson, Vicksburg, MI, Richard (Barbara) Atkinson, Thompson Station, TN, and Randall (Lori) Atkinson, Johnston, IA; ten grandchildren: Jason, Nathan (Jessica), Logan (Tiffany) Darrow; Lonnie, Lance (Jennifer) Atkinson, Emily (Graham) Goodloe, Erin Atkinson (Wes Wiltse), Gregory (Crystal) Atkinson, Jacob, Rachel Atkinson; and seven great-grandchildren. A memorial service for family and friends will be held at the Sarasota National Cemetery in Florida at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Senior Center of your choice. Our mom, grandma, and great-grandma, WILL BE FOREVER MISSED!