JOAN LOVELAND SHOOK, 91, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2012. She was born on Aug. 2, 1920, in Detroit, Mich.

She was raised in South Bend, Ind. and graduated from South Bend Central High School and attended Michigan State University.

She married the love of her life, Howard Shook Sr. in 1944. They moved to Fort Wayne in 1953. "She was a wonderful, loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and aunt, and will be greatly missed by all who knew her."

Surviving are her children, Susan (Charles) Putt and Howard Shook Jr., both of Fort Wayne, and Holly (Daniel) Griffin of Dallas, Texas; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Howard Sr.; and sisters, Patty Poulin and Phyllis Fish.

A private service will be held at a later date. Preferred memorials to Trinity English Lutheran Church. "The family appreciates all of the loving care that our mother received throughout her journey with Alzheimer's from both Saint Anne Home and Family Hospice & Palliative Care." For online condolences, please visit www.hockemeyermillerfh.com

02/08/2023 EJS