Shawn L. Witherspoon
Age 63, of Lansing, I, passed away unexpectedly March 1, 2017. She was born July 1, 1953, in Lansing, to Ralph and Alice Griese. Shawn received her bachelor’s degree from Alma College and her master’s from Michigan State University. She worked for the State of Michigan for 25 years primarily as an Education Consultant. Shawn had been a dedicated and competitive runner for nearly 40 years. She found both baking and sewing to be relaxing past times and had a deep love for cats. Her interests were many as were her friends.
She is survived by: her husband of 26 years, Lyle Witherspoon, older brothers Richard (Jane) Griese and Garth (Chris) Griese, along with a number of nieces and nephews and their children. She was preceded in death by her parents.
At this time, there will be no service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Capital Area Humane Society in memory of Shawn Witherspoon. Online condolences may be left for her family at www.EstesLeadley.com
17 Messages to “Shawn L. Witherspoon”
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Glenna Segall,CCQG
March 3, 2017 at 10:35 pmSo sorry to hear of Shawn’s passing. On behalf of the Capitol City Quilt Guild, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. She will be greatly missed.
Glenna Segall,
President
Lonnie Brewer
March 3, 2017 at 10:43 pmI can not believe that she is gone! I was fortunate enough to have met her through our quilt guild. I am the one that talked her into taking the vice president position. She was one of my favorite people that I met. She was a very supportive and sweet person. I am so sorry for your loss.
Kris Cadwell
March 4, 2017 at 7:40 amI knew Shawn for many years through running. We trained together and raced against each other many many times. She was always very encouraging and positive. Her love for running was infectious. She will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with her family as they deal with the loss of this amazing woman.
Dave & Audrey Putman
March 4, 2017 at 8:42 amShocked to open the paper today and read of Shawn’s death. Always looked forward to seeing her at the Mt. Hope Cookie Walk in November. We could always count on Shawn delivering her delicious cookies. So many memories of growing up together. Love to all of you.
Janet L. Munn
March 4, 2017 at 1:05 pmIt was so nice knowing Shawn from the Capitol City Quilt Guild. I especially enjoyed her poems!
Jenny Transue and Gerard Wilbrink
March 4, 2017 at 5:12 pmIt is hard to believe Shawn is gone. We considered her a good friend, and always looked for her at races. She was kind and encouraging to everyone she talked to. We will miss her beautiful smile.
Charlaine Ezell
March 5, 2017 at 8:29 amI am shocked and saddened to hear of Shawn’s death. My husband and I enjoyed getting to know her as a quilter. Both of us offer our condolences to her family and friends. May she rest in peace.
Judy C Schultz
March 5, 2017 at 8:55 amShawn was one of the friendliest people at the Lansing Clippers sewing guild. I loved her sense of humor, intellegence, and dedication. Not only that, but she could quilt and do clothing sewing with the experts. I was even abe to give her a flu shoot at Krogers when I worked in the Lansing area. I’m sorry for you loss. I’ll miss her too. But I’m proud and grateful to have known this wonderful woman.
Lisé Dibert
March 5, 2017 at 9:22 amMy heartfelt sympathies, Lyle and family. Shawn was so full of life. Treasure the memories, and remember her with a smile
Rick Haan
March 5, 2017 at 9:45 amMy condolences to Shawn’s family. I still have fond memories of growing up with Shawn on Sunnyside and ice skating at Sycamore Park.
Cynthia Gilman-Sanader
March 5, 2017 at 9:48 pmOh dear, how tragic! I am saddened. I remember dear Shawn as a classmate from our Eastern High School days with her gentle heart, sweet spirit and sunshine smile. Her life ended much too soon. My sincere condolences to her family and friends she left behind.
Cheryl Bliss
March 6, 2017 at 7:57 amI echo everyone above. Shocked and saddened to hear about Shawn. What a wonderful person and wonderful quilter! She will be missed!
Jann Nestell
March 6, 2017 at 8:22 amI send my heartfelt sympathy to you upon learning of Shawn’s death. I knew Shawn in several capacities, most especially running. We shared many joyful runs together, including the Run from Hell in Pinckney a few years ago-a true adventure for both of us!! Shawn was so much fun to be with, a kind and motivating person. I will hold all of you in my heart along with good memories of Shawn.
Ann Newell
March 6, 2017 at 8:52 pmMy heartfelt condolences goes to Shawns family. Please know that she was so kind to me when I joined our quilters guild, a group that is sometimes difficult to get to know, except for Shawn. When I lose someone who I look up to I ask myself what did that person teach me. Shawn taught me compassion. I will miss her.
Jodi Baron
March 8, 2017 at 2:52 pmMy heart goes out to you! Shawn was a bright light in this world. I loved seeing her smiling face at local races. Always so kind and friendly.
Carol and Ron
March 11, 2017 at 5:43 pmDear Lyle,
We were so sorry and shocked to learn of Shawn’s passing. We will miss seeing her run through the neighborhood. She would always stop for a few minutes, and we’d discuss everything from families, cats, and the neighborhood news. We will miss her dearly.
Love and prayers,
Carol Dionise and Ron Kinney
Joseph William Toth
March 24, 2017 at 2:07 pmThose who know her feel, as I, the depths of poverty of spirit at the news of this inspiring person of the Greater Lansing running community. My God, I’m going to miss this lady!