Evelyn May (Peterman) Shackleton

Evelyn May (Peterman) Shackleton, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2018 while at Mayo Clinic. Evelyn was born October 5, 1927 in Toledo, Ohio, the only child of the late Roy Peterman and Dorothy (LaFaver) Peterman. Her family moved to Sault Ste. Marie and Evelyn graduated high school from the Ursuline Academy in St. Ignace. She received her nurse's training from St. Luke's Hospital in Marquette. She had a lifelong interest in and service to the health care field and fondly recalled her two years of working in obstetrics at War Memorial Hospital as a young nurse. Evelyn married the love of her life, Henry K. Shackleton, on August 19, 1950 in Sault Ste. Marie. Together they raised four children: Patricia Shackleton (Jim Anderson), Michele MacPherson-Shackleton, Michael Shackleton, and Scott Shackleton (Karen). Never one to keep still, Evelyn was always active in her community and church. The list of organizations which benefited from her leadership skills is too numerous to recount here. Most dear to her was her involvement in the War Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, the St. Joseph Catholic Church Ladies' Guild, and the Elders group at Lake Superior State University. She was a strong force and even during illness she could be found helping at events and volunteering her time —usually in high heels and dressed to the nines. Evelyn's greatest love and attention was to her family. Evelyn is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and son, Michael. She is survived by her children Patricia, Michele, and Scott; her grandchildren Jamie Shackleton, Michael Shackleton, Theresa Dalsky (Kyle), Henry Shackleton, and John Shackleton; and great-grandchildren Kayla and Luca Shackleton. Evelyn was very grateful for the wonderful care she received over the years at War Memorial Hospital and the Mayo Clinic. The family would like to thank all those caregivers. Mass of Christian Burial for the late Evelyn Shackleton will be held at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church at 10:00am on what would have been Evelyn's 91st birthday; Friday, October 5, 2018 with Father Michael Chenier as Celebrant and Deacon Bill Piche assisting. Donations may be made in her memory to the St. Joseph's Ladies Guild. Clark Bailey Newhouse Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be left at www.clarkbaileynewhouse.com.

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Evelyn May (Peterman) Shackleton

October 5, 1927 - September 22, 2018