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Eleanor Sheeler

May 8, 2018
Portage, MI

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Eleanor "Ellie" Ruth Sheeler passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 8, 2018. Her story started on March 2, 1927, when she was born the eldest child of Lillian and Elson Rough in Berrien County, Michigan. She grew up on a farm with her three younger siblings: Joanne and Charles, who survive her, and also her beloved sister Jean, who preceded her in death. Ellie met Clifford "Keith" Sheeler while attending Western Michigan University where she received her bachelor's degree in teaching. She married Keith on Jan. 31, 1948. They remained in West Michigan their entire lives, raising three daughters in Portage: Barbara Blasky (Michael); Diane Conley (Tony); and Susan DeYoung. Ellie taught at the Portage School District for 29 years. Ellie survived by two siblings and her three daughters, as well as her grandchildren, Michael (Kristi), Joseph and Angela. Her life will be celebrated on Saturday, May 12, 2018 at Pathfinder United Methodist Church, 8740 South Westnedge Avenue in Portage. Visitation is at 2pm and the service is at 3pm. Please join us for dessert and conversation after the service. In lieu of flowers, Ellie requested that donations be made to the church. Avink Funeral Home Cremation Society