Arthur
Arthur E. Shoup
Arthur Eugene Shoup “Art” age 84 passed away Wednesday November 2, 2016 in Plainwell.
He was born February 12, 1932 in Kalamazoo the son of Percy and Maude Shoup. He served his country in the US Marine Corps during the Korean War where he was a machine gunner on the front lines for 8 months. Art had worked for Harding’s Market for 34 years and then opened Shoup’s Party Store in Otsego which he owned and operated from 1980 until his retirement in 2000. In his spare time he enjoyed golfing, working and most of all enjoyed spending time with his family. On July 15, 1950 in Portage he married Barbara Salisbury who survives.
Also surviving are 5 children; Sherry (Michael) Leslie of Elkhart, IN, Susan (Burdette “Bob”) Smith of Marcellus, Rick (Marjorie) Shoup of Rockford, Peggy (Steven) Brinkart of Otsego and Michael (Lori) Shoup also of Otsego; 10 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren and his siblings, Fred, Rosie and Don. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Friends may visit with Art’s family Monday, November 7, 2016 starting at 10:00 A.M.at the Winkel Funeral Home until the time of the funeral service at 11:00 A.M. with Celebrant Bill Rose officiating.
A graveside service will follow at Mt. Ever Rest Memorial Park in Kalamazoo.
Military Honors by Otsego VFW Post #3030.
Contributions in memory of Art may be made to
Wounded Warriors Project
.
Messages of condolence may be posted at
www.WinkelFuneralHome.com
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Yvonne slater
November 3, 2016 at 8:41 pm
Just sending my thoughts and prayers to the family. I’VE known the family for about 40 to 50 years. I know it’s a hard time f I r rhe family but just remember the good times and know he is in a better place. God bless.
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LaRayne Sweet
November 3, 2016 at 9:34 pm
Barb… I’m so sorry to hear the passing of Art..you are in my prayers..
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Monica Cook Henry
November 3, 2016 at 9:39 pm
To Barb and Mikey and all the Shoup family my sincerest sympathy! Your husband/dad brought alot of smiles to alot of faces i have found memories when i was little walking there to get candy and when i got older stopping in to chat with Art and get lunch! Prayers of peace to you all!
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Martha (Jager) Bronsink
November 3, 2016 at 10:06 pm
My sympathy to the entire Shoup family. My prayers are for the Lord to comfort you at this time. Good memories of fun times with your family from working for Art at Hardings in the bakery with Barb.
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Roxi bradshaw
November 3, 2016 at 10:16 pm
Barb and family. Sorry to hear about Art. He was a super great man. Tought me a lot about retail and enjoyed his life stories. Sending my love and prayers to you. Roxi.
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Patti Owens
November 3, 2016 at 10:26 pm
You became a sweet part of this community of people. Rest In Peace, Art.
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Jennifer Himmelein
November 3, 2016 at 10:34 pm
So many memories. hot dogs and candy pop in glass bottle he would take the tops off for us. RIP Mr. Shoup
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Amy pfau
November 3, 2016 at 11:12 pm
Prayers for your loss
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Terri and Garry Parrish
November 3, 2016 at 11:31 pm
Peggy and family, we are so sorry to hear about Art. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers. Our Deepest Sympathy to all of you.
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Karen Myers ( Town )
November 4, 2016 at 1:17 am
I’m sorry for your loss he was a good man ! He will be missed !
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Karen Myers ( Town )
November 4, 2016 at 1:18 am
I’m sorry for your loss !
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Tiffany
November 4, 2016 at 2:30 am
I only worked at Lifecare for a short while, and even though I do not work there anymore, he was a great guy. Made me laugh and was nice to work with. It’s crazy how even the shortest of time people can touch your life. Rest in peace, Art.
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Gilbert Newton
November 4, 2016 at 6:03 am
Art was so great, friendly everytime us newton kids would come into the store. He would always ask me hows your old man doing. And barb well she was always sweet and kind. I have fond memories of your family and our prayers and condolences to you all from the Newton family.
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Pam Logsden mchugh
November 4, 2016 at 6:53 am
I’m so sorry for your loss
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George & Carol Hoffman
November 4, 2016 at 6:57 am
Art and his store was a wonderful part of the community when we were young working people and parents. We talk about his donuts to this day and have yet to find any that rival his. The search continues. Our condolences to the family of this fine man.
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Karen Wiggins
November 4, 2016 at 9:29 am
Barb …my deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family!!
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Jim & Tammy (Thompson) Drake
November 4, 2016 at 10:04 am
Prayers for all of the Shoup Family and Friends, so sorry to hear, Mr. Art Shoup sure put a smile on your face, Thank you for being a Big part of Otsego!! My heart is with you all!!
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Mike Thomson
November 4, 2016 at 10:21 am
The store was right around the corner from where I grew up and I can say I have been there a time or two thousand, Art was a wonderful person with a great smile. God blessed you Barb.
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Annette Crawford Liskovec
November 4, 2016 at 10:35 am
Sorry for your loss!! Art was such a kind hearted man!!! My thoughts are with all of you at this time!!
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Sandy Holden
November 4, 2016 at 2:07 pm
Art was a beautiful soul that I had the pleasure of visiting with many times over the last 30 plus years !!
Hugs to Barb and all the family!! Heaven certainly gained a Awesome Angel ❤❤❤
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Mary Beauchamp
November 4, 2016 at 2:18 pm
Hugs to you and your family,Iam so sorry for your loss,wonderful man we will all miss him. I will come and see you Barb.
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Sally Tomlinson
November 4, 2016 at 2:35 pm
Barb…..I am holding you close in my heart and prayers. So sorry……..
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Dave & Jeanne Myers
November 4, 2016 at 2:39 pm
Dear Barb, you’re in our prayers. You two were an awesome team and inseparable couple. We’ve always looked up to you two. Wish we weren’t so far away. God is with you cousin ♡
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Mary Henderson
November 5, 2016 at 11:45 am
Art you were a treasure! Before both of my children worked for you, I always enjoyed stopping and grabbing a few items- and always getting a smile and greeting. You made everyone feel special.
When James and then Laura worked for you, they had great respect for you. It made each of them stronger.
Thank you
Reply
Sue Hopper
November 5, 2016 at 12:43 pm
Art was a great Guy. He will be sadly missed. God Bless the family.
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Alison Harris
November 5, 2016 at 10:19 pm
sorry about everything happen to him
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ken and kathy smith
November 7, 2016 at 4:20 am
to Sue and Bob, Sue were sorry for the loss of your father and prayers for your family during this time.
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Ellyn Deneau
November 10, 2016 at 10:44 am
I always stopped in Shoups every sunday to get donuts for my Sunday School Class. Art was always there with a smile and a
“Young Lady” for me. His smile and kindness will be missed by many, and never be forgotten. Rest in Peace Art. and God Bless you Mike and Lori and your family as celebrate the life of this
amazing man.
Reply
Bryon and Kim Sheldon, Fairhope, AL
November 15, 2016 at 6:16 pm
Barb, Mike and family, so sorry for your loss. Art was a great man. Everyone who stopped into Shoup’s loved talking to him. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all.
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He was born February 12, 1932 in Kalamazoo the son of Percy and Maude Shoup. He served his country in the US Marine Corps during the Korean War where he was a machine gunner on the front lines for 8 months. Art had worked for Harding’s Market for 34 years and then opened Shoup’s Party Store in Otsego which he owned and operated from 1980 until his retirement in 2000. In his spare time he enjoyed golfing, working and most of all enjoyed spending time with his family. On July 15, 1950 in Portage he married Barbara Salisbury who survives.
Also surviving are 5 children; Sherry (Michael) Leslie of Elkhart, IN, Susan (Burdette “Bob”) Smith of Marcellus, Rick (Marjorie) Shoup of Rockford, Peggy (Steven) Brinkart of Otsego and Michael (Lori) Shoup also of Otsego; 10 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren and his siblings, Fred, Rosie and Don. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Friends may visit with Art’s family Monday, November 7, 2016 starting at 10:00 A.M.at the Winkel Funeral Home until the time of the funeral service at 11:00 A.M. with Celebrant Bill Rose officiating.
A graveside service will follow at Mt. Ever Rest Memorial Park in Kalamazoo.
Military Honors by Otsego VFW Post #3030.
Contributions in memory of Art may be made to
Wounded Warriors Project
.
Messages of condolence may be posted at
www.WinkelFuneralHome.com
.
Offer Condolence for the family of Arthur E. Shoup
Condolence Messages
Yvonne slater
November 3, 2016 at 8:41 pm
Just sending my thoughts and prayers to the family. I’VE known the family for about 40 to 50 years. I know it’s a hard time f I r rhe family but just remember the good times and know he is in a better place. God bless.
Reply
LaRayne Sweet
November 3, 2016 at 9:34 pm
Barb… I’m so sorry to hear the passing of Art..you are in my prayers..
Reply
Monica Cook Henry
November 3, 2016 at 9:39 pm
To Barb and Mikey and all the Shoup family my sincerest sympathy! Your husband/dad brought alot of smiles to alot of faces i have found memories when i was little walking there to get candy and when i got older stopping in to chat with Art and get lunch! Prayers of peace to you all!
Reply
Martha (Jager) Bronsink
November 3, 2016 at 10:06 pm
My sympathy to the entire Shoup family. My prayers are for the Lord to comfort you at this time. Good memories of fun times with your family from working for Art at Hardings in the bakery with Barb.
Reply
Roxi bradshaw
November 3, 2016 at 10:16 pm
Barb and family. Sorry to hear about Art. He was a super great man. Tought me a lot about retail and enjoyed his life stories. Sending my love and prayers to you. Roxi.
Reply
Patti Owens
November 3, 2016 at 10:26 pm
You became a sweet part of this community of people. Rest In Peace, Art.
Reply
Jennifer Himmelein
November 3, 2016 at 10:34 pm
So many memories. hot dogs and candy pop in glass bottle he would take the tops off for us. RIP Mr. Shoup
Reply
Amy pfau
November 3, 2016 at 11:12 pm
Prayers for your loss
Reply
Terri and Garry Parrish
November 3, 2016 at 11:31 pm
Peggy and family, we are so sorry to hear about Art. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers. Our Deepest Sympathy to all of you.
Reply
Karen Myers ( Town )
November 4, 2016 at 1:17 am
I’m sorry for your loss he was a good man ! He will be missed !
Reply
Karen Myers ( Town )
November 4, 2016 at 1:18 am
I’m sorry for your loss !
Reply
Tiffany
November 4, 2016 at 2:30 am
I only worked at Lifecare for a short while, and even though I do not work there anymore, he was a great guy. Made me laugh and was nice to work with. It’s crazy how even the shortest of time people can touch your life. Rest in peace, Art.
Reply
Gilbert Newton
November 4, 2016 at 6:03 am
Art was so great, friendly everytime us newton kids would come into the store. He would always ask me hows your old man doing. And barb well she was always sweet and kind. I have fond memories of your family and our prayers and condolences to you all from the Newton family.
Reply
Pam Logsden mchugh
November 4, 2016 at 6:53 am
I’m so sorry for your loss
Reply
George & Carol Hoffman
November 4, 2016 at 6:57 am
Art and his store was a wonderful part of the community when we were young working people and parents. We talk about his donuts to this day and have yet to find any that rival his. The search continues. Our condolences to the family of this fine man.
Reply
Karen Wiggins
November 4, 2016 at 9:29 am
Barb …my deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family!!
Reply
Jim & Tammy (Thompson) Drake
November 4, 2016 at 10:04 am
Prayers for all of the Shoup Family and Friends, so sorry to hear, Mr. Art Shoup sure put a smile on your face, Thank you for being a Big part of Otsego!! My heart is with you all!!
Reply
Mike Thomson
November 4, 2016 at 10:21 am
The store was right around the corner from where I grew up and I can say I have been there a time or two thousand, Art was a wonderful person with a great smile. God blessed you Barb.
Reply
Annette Crawford Liskovec
November 4, 2016 at 10:35 am
Sorry for your loss!! Art was such a kind hearted man!!! My thoughts are with all of you at this time!!
Reply
Sandy Holden
November 4, 2016 at 2:07 pm
Art was a beautiful soul that I had the pleasure of visiting with many times over the last 30 plus years !!
Hugs to Barb and all the family!! Heaven certainly gained a Awesome Angel ❤❤❤
Reply
Mary Beauchamp
November 4, 2016 at 2:18 pm
Hugs to you and your family,Iam so sorry for your loss,wonderful man we will all miss him. I will come and see you Barb.
Reply
Sally Tomlinson
November 4, 2016 at 2:35 pm
Barb…..I am holding you close in my heart and prayers. So sorry……..
Reply
Dave & Jeanne Myers
November 4, 2016 at 2:39 pm
Dear Barb, you’re in our prayers. You two were an awesome team and inseparable couple. We’ve always looked up to you two. Wish we weren’t so far away. God is with you cousin ♡
Reply
Mary Henderson
November 5, 2016 at 11:45 am
Art you were a treasure! Before both of my children worked for you, I always enjoyed stopping and grabbing a few items- and always getting a smile and greeting. You made everyone feel special.
When James and then Laura worked for you, they had great respect for you. It made each of them stronger.
Thank you
Reply
Sue Hopper
November 5, 2016 at 12:43 pm
Art was a great Guy. He will be sadly missed. God Bless the family.
Reply
Alison Harris
November 5, 2016 at 10:19 pm
sorry about everything happen to him
Reply
ken and kathy smith
November 7, 2016 at 4:20 am
to Sue and Bob, Sue were sorry for the loss of your father and prayers for your family during this time.
Reply
Ellyn Deneau
November 10, 2016 at 10:44 am
I always stopped in Shoups every sunday to get donuts for my Sunday School Class. Art was always there with a smile and a
“Young Lady” for me. His smile and kindness will be missed by many, and never be forgotten. Rest in Peace Art. and God Bless you Mike and Lori and your family as celebrate the life of this
amazing man.
Reply
Bryon and Kim Sheldon, Fairhope, AL
November 15, 2016 at 6:16 pm
Barb, Mike and family, so sorry for your loss. Art was a great man. Everyone who stopped into Shoup’s loved talking to him. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all.
Reply
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