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Shirley Dragoo

October 19, 2021
Kalamazoo, MI

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Passed away Tuesday morning, October 19, 2021. Shirley was born December 28, 1928 in Highland Park, MI the daughter of Eugene and Laura (Dull) Benning. She graduated from Detroit Western High School and received a BS in Occupational Therapy from Eastern Michigan University and a MA in Special Education from Wayne State University. She spent her professional life as an occupational therapist and school teacher. Shirley was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, and enjoyed reading, music, and gardening. She was a devout Christian and a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Kalamazoo. On January 24, 1953 Shirley was united in marriage to her loving husband, Donald Dragoo who preceded her in death on November 7, 1987. She is survived by her children, Daniel Dragoo, Deborah (Nathan) Mattson; and grandchildren, Laura (Cameron) Hugill and Carl Mattson. Friends may meet the family at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 27 at the Trinity Lutheran Church, 504 South Westnedge where a memorial service will follow at 11:00 a.m. Interment will be Thursday, October 28 at the Glen Eden Lutheran Cemetery in Livonia, MI. Memorials may be directed to the Trinity Lutheran Church. To view Shirley's personalized guestbook please visit https://www.langelands.com