Shirley Ann Heyt (Posthumus) passed away peacefully on March 10, 2025 at the age of 94.  She was born in Coopersville on September 6, 1930 to the late Sidney and Ida Posthumus. Shirley grew up in Coopersville and in the spring of 1953 married John “Bill” Heyt, they were married for 44 years and were blessed with 2 sons, 1 daughter,  6 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her husband Bill and many siblings.  

She will be lovingly remembered by her children Rick (Deb) Heyt, Bob (Debra) Heyt, Barb (Chip) Caputo, six grandchildren, John (Kristin Steele) Heyt, Kelly Heyt, Samantha (Josh) Hamel, Elizabeth (Jacob) Ashley, Anna Caputo, Tony Caputo and two great grandchildren Blake Heyt and Sylvian Hamel.  

A big part of Shirley’s early life was being a part of the Wright and Tallmadge Firefighters Women's Auxiliary.  Shirley enjoyed camping and traveling with family and friends, as she aged she enjoyed the bus trips with the OK Kids of Coopersville.  Shirley was very proud to have grown up in Coopersville and to have been a graduate of Coopersville High School.  She enjoyed hanging out at the Coopersville Farm Museum Jam Night when she could. Shirley was a huge nature and animal lover, especially dogs. As life progressed, she enjoyed sitting and watching the deer, ducks and birds out her window. Shirley’s biggest attribute was her gift to gab, just ask anyone who knew her.  When she was home there was always a pot of coffee on for anyone who stopped by. 

She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother who will be greatly missed. In keeping with her wish a cremation has taken place. 

The Family of Shirley Heyt invites you to a 

Celebration of Life

Memorial donations may be made to the Wright -Tallmadge Firefighters Association, O-1451 Leonard St NW, Grand Rapids MI 49534.

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