Shirley E. (Elston) Van Dyne

Shirley E. Van Dyne, 83, of Angola, Indiana, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Monday, February 20, 2023, at her home.

Shirley was born on May 13, 1939, in Homer, Michigan to Jay F. and Mary Ellen “Pat” (Sierer) Elston.  She married the love of her life, Ronald Lee “Ronnie” Van Dyne on December 31, 1955.

Shirley worked at EMF in Angola, Indiana before retiring in 1995.

She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great great-grandmother.

She enjoyed camping, traveling, bird watching and watching western movies on the television. But most of all loved spending time with her family.

Shirley was a member of Restoration Ministries in Angola, Indiana.

Surviving are her sons, Ricky L. (Teresa) Van Dyne of Angola, Indiana and Randy S. (Debra) Van Dyne of Pleasant Lake, Indiana and her brother, John F. (Arsula) Elston of Fort Wayne, Indiana.  Also surviving are her 14 beloved grandchildren, Jeremy Pion, Joshua Van Dyne, Tim Bullock, Jason Kaufman, Esther Bullock, Stephanie May, Misty Yoder, Veronica Purvis, Monique Cornel, Jennifer Van Dyne, Melissa Van Dyne, Hunter Stahl, Fletcher Stahl and Ethan Van Dyne; 21 beloved great-grandchildren and 1 beloved great great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her loving husband of 58 years, Ronald Lee “Ronnie” Van Dyne on April 6, 2014; her son, Lonnie Van Dyne on October 31, 2013, and her brother, Robert Elston March 10, 2022.

A Celebration of Life Service will be at 11:00 AM on Saturday, February 25, 2023, at Restoration Ministries, 9030 US HWY 20, Angola, Indiana with Pastor Richard Warren officiating.

Visitation will be from 10-11 AM on Saturday, February 25, 2023, prior to the service at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Restoration Ministries.