Deborah Rene Dahl

Deborah Rene Dahl (Shalk), age 62, after battling cancer, peacefully went to be with her Lord Sunday, October 24, 2021. Deborah was preceded in death by her in-laws Morris and Elizabeth Dahl. She will be remembered by her husband of 40 years, Bradley Dahl; children Ashley Dahl, Lindsey Dahl, and Jason (Lacey) Dahl; grandchildren Cohen and Cooper Dahl; in-laws Dennis Dahl, Susanne Dahl, Nancy Hall; parents Robert and Amy Shalk; sister, Cynthia Shalk (Jamie Johnson); nieces and nephews Zoe Johnson, Max Johnson, Quinn Dahl, Loren Hall; and many friends.

Deborah was born in Washington, Pennsylvania. She graduated from Niles High School and Hillsdale College (sorority member of Kappa, Kappa, Gamma). She worked as a ParaPro in Jenison Public Schools for almost ten years. Deborah was an active supporter of her church, Georgetown United Methodist, Notre Dame Football, and the Humane Society. She enjoyed coffee nights with her friends, wine tasting in Traverse City in the fall, camping, and kayaking. Deborah enjoyed knitting blankets for friends and family. Above all, she loved her family and created a home that was a bond between them. She will be incredibly missed.

Visitation with relatives and friends will be held from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, October 28, 2021 at Cook Funeral Home (West building), 4235 Prairie St. SW, Grandville, MI 49418. A Celebration of Deborah’s Life Service will be held 11 a.m. Friday, October 29, 2021 at Georgetown United Methodist Church, 2766 Baldwin Street, Jenison, MI 49428. Visitation will take place one hour prior to service. In honor of Deborah and in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Humane Society of West Michigan. Interment will be at Georgetown Township Cemetery. The family welcomes memories and messages in their guest book online at www.cookcaresgrandville.com.