Michele "Shelly" Oostdyk (Sturm), age 56, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, September 29, 2020. Beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend passed away peacefully with family at her side.
Shelly was preceded in death by her parents Cecil and Betty Sturm; stepmother, Marcella Sturm; and sisters Debra and Judy Sturm. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 33 years, James Oostdyk; her children Alison (Andrew) Leach, Logan, Hannah, and Evan Oostdyk; and grandson, Riley Leach; siblings and their spouses Janice (Keith) Huff, Tom (Mary) Sturm, Bill (Linda) Sturm, Joe (Dannette) Sturm, and Jeff (Anna) Sturm; father- and mother-in-law James and Joyce Oostdyk; as well as stepsiblings, in-laws, nieces, nephews, and friends.
In 1987, Shelly graduated from Nazareth College with a bachelor's degree in nursing. She worked for many years as a registered nurse in several different roles. She also homeschooled her four children - over the course of twenty-four years - from pre-k to high school graduation.
Shelly was known for her humor and quick wit, her hardworking and helpful nature, her wise advice, and her delicious cooking. She always had time for someone in need and acted out her faith with much more than just words. She will be dearly missed.
A Celebration of Shelly's Life will take place on Saturday, October 10, 2020 at Pathway Church, 8350 Byron Center Ave. SW, Byron Center, MI 49315. Visitation will be at 11 a.m. with memorial worship service to follow at 1 p.m. Private burial will be at Winchester Cemetery. The family welcomes memories and messages in their guest book online at www.cookcaresgrandville.com.
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