Shirley Ann McPherson Lanzer, her beautiful spirit left us to be with her Lord and Savior and her beloved "Babe" on June 14, 2008 after suffering with Alzheimer's disease for several years. She had been a resident of Roselawn Terrace in Alliance.
Shirley was born on June 17, 1928 in Akron to the late Rev. J.W. McPherson, Sr. and Helen E. Rose McPherson. She attended school in Atwater and Marlboro, where her father ministered. Harlan H. "Babe" Lanzer became her husband on April 14, 1945. They raised their family together in the Hartville vegetable farm area, Belle Glade, FL, and Marlboro. They retired to Sebring FL and the Homeworth area in 1980. Babe preceded her in death on February 23, 1988. She was also preceded in death by her sisters, Helen Christine Gopp and Kathryn Weigang.
Always a faithful member of Marlboro Christian Church, she served as president of the Women's Guild and was choir director for many years. She raised her beautiful voice at many weddings in the Marlboro area and loved singing with her three daughters. Shirley's sweet spirit led many to the Lord, including her children and grandchildren. She also volunteered at Alliance Community Hospital.
She leaved to cherish her memory her five children and their spouses (whom she loved just as her own). Sons: Harlan L. "Lee" and Diana Lanzer of Minerva; and Timothy and Patricia Lanzer of Homeworth. Daughters: Denise and Richard Lauener of Homeworth; Leslie Ann and Rev. John Wasem of Gray, Tennessee; and Tammie and Robert Sader of Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Fourteen wonderful grandchildren and their spouses: Harlan Matthew (Corrie) Lanzer, Jason (Julie) Lanzer, Jody Lanzer, Curtis (Veronica) Lanzer, Traci Anne (Jimmie) Yoakum, Kyle (Sara) Lanzer, Brooke Anne (Heath) Morgan, Hilary (Jonas) Wertin, Tye Lauener, Ashley (Caleb) Lippard, John Harlan Wasem, Timothy Wasem, Jamie Wead, and Stephanie Ann (Sean) Moore. Sixteen great-grandchildren: Harlan Andrew, William, Noah, Mariah, Gabriel, Kaylynn, Elliott, Jay, Joshua, Faith, Kylie Anne, Naomi, Norah Ann, Donavon, Mya, and Mekhi, with two more expected soon. (Proverbs 17:6 Children's Children are a crown to the aged).
Shirley is also survived by her brother J.W. (Bea) McPherson II of Hartville, her sister, Marian Cobb of Connecticut, and many nieces and nephews.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Marlboro Christian Church with Pastors Ed Harnish and Eric Crites of Marlboro Christian Church and John Wasem of Emmanual School of Religion, Johnson City, Tenn. officiating. Friends may call from 6-9 p.m. Wednesday at Cassaday-Turkle-Christian Funeral Home, and one hour prior to the service at the church.
Interment will be at Mt. Peace Cemetery in Hartville.
Memorial gifts may be made to Marlboro Christian Church Women's Ministries, 9383 Edison St. NE, Alliance, Ohio 44601. Arrangements are by Cassaday-Turkle-Christian Funeral Home, Alliance Ohio.
Proverbs 31:25-29
She is clothed with strength and dignity
she can laugh at the days to come
She speaks with wisdom,
faithful instruction is on her tongue
She watches over the affairs of her household
Her children arise and call her blessed!
Many women do noble things,
but you surpass them all!
Shirley was born on June 17, 1928 in Akron to the late Rev. J.W. McPherson, Sr. and Helen E. Rose McPherson. She attended school in Atwater and Marlboro, where her father ministered. Harlan H. "Babe" Lanzer became her husband on April 14, 1945. They raised their family together in the Hartville vegetable farm area, Belle Glade, FL, and Marlboro. They retired to Sebring FL and the Homeworth area in 1980. Babe preceded her in death on February 23, 1988. She was also preceded in death by her sisters, Helen Christine Gopp and Kathryn Weigang.
Always a faithful member of Marlboro Christian Church, she served as president of the Women's Guild and was choir director for many years. She raised her beautiful voice at many weddings in the Marlboro area and loved singing with her three daughters. Shirley's sweet spirit led many to the Lord, including her children and grandchildren. She also volunteered at Alliance Community Hospital.
She leaved to cherish her memory her five children and their spouses (whom she loved just as her own). Sons: Harlan L. "Lee" and Diana Lanzer of Minerva; and Timothy and Patricia Lanzer of Homeworth. Daughters: Denise and Richard Lauener of Homeworth; Leslie Ann and Rev. John Wasem of Gray, Tennessee; and Tammie and Robert Sader of Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Fourteen wonderful grandchildren and their spouses: Harlan Matthew (Corrie) Lanzer, Jason (Julie) Lanzer, Jody Lanzer, Curtis (Veronica) Lanzer, Traci Anne (Jimmie) Yoakum, Kyle (Sara) Lanzer, Brooke Anne (Heath) Morgan, Hilary (Jonas) Wertin, Tye Lauener, Ashley (Caleb) Lippard, John Harlan Wasem, Timothy Wasem, Jamie Wead, and Stephanie Ann (Sean) Moore. Sixteen great-grandchildren: Harlan Andrew, William, Noah, Mariah, Gabriel, Kaylynn, Elliott, Jay, Joshua, Faith, Kylie Anne, Naomi, Norah Ann, Donavon, Mya, and Mekhi, with two more expected soon. (Proverbs 17:6 Children's Children are a crown to the aged).
Shirley is also survived by her brother J.W. (Bea) McPherson II of Hartville, her sister, Marian Cobb of Connecticut, and many nieces and nephews.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Marlboro Christian Church with Pastors Ed Harnish and Eric Crites of Marlboro Christian Church and John Wasem of Emmanual School of Religion, Johnson City, Tenn. officiating. Friends may call from 6-9 p.m. Wednesday at Cassaday-Turkle-Christian Funeral Home, and one hour prior to the service at the church.
Interment will be at Mt. Peace Cemetery in Hartville.
Memorial gifts may be made to Marlboro Christian Church Women's Ministries, 9383 Edison St. NE, Alliance, Ohio 44601. Arrangements are by Cassaday-Turkle-Christian Funeral Home, Alliance Ohio.
Proverbs 31:25-29
She is clothed with strength and dignity
she can laugh at the days to come
She speaks with wisdom,
faithful instruction is on her tongue
She watches over the affairs of her household
Her children arise and call her blessed!
Many women do noble things,
but you surpass them all!
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