Delores Ann “Dee” Flower

Delores “Dee” Ann (Shady) Flower of Lansing, MI age 86, our beloved wife, mother and grandmother passed away on January 1, 2024. Dee was born on June 4, 1937, in Lansing, Michigan to the late Clayton and Willo (Brugger) Shady. Dee was a graduate of Lansing Everett High School, and she married the love of her life, Rodger A. Flower on June 29^th 1956. Along with raising their daughters, Dee worked as the Office Manager at Lansing Pediatric Associates for over 43 years, a job that she absolutely loved, until her retirement. She will be remembered by her family and friends, as a kind and loving person who was quick with a smile and laugh. Dee could always be counted on to host dinners, celebrations and vacations that provided countless memories that we will cherish forever. Delores was known for baking her perfect pies and wonderful family meals. She took up hobbies like skiing and golf later in life, and loved to travel and read, but mostly she enjoyed any time that included her family and friends gathered together. Dee was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Pauline Shady. She is survived by her devoted husband of 67 years, Rodger Flower, her daughters, Kathi (Cameron) Bogle, Jeanine (Mark Clayton) Flower, and Michelle (Timothy) Crook, and her four grandsons Ryan Bogle, Jacob Clayton, Zachary Crook, and Josh Crook. She is also survived by her sister, Ellen (Bruce) Thurman, and many nephews and nieces. Those who wish may make a memorial donation in memory of Dee to The City Rescue Mission of Lansing, the Greater Lansing Food Bank, or a charity of your choice. A Memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, January 26, 2024, at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel, 325 W. Washtenaw St, Lansing, MI.  The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday, January 26^th beginning at 1:00 p.m. until the service starts at 3:00 p.m.