Jerry Ann Beaufore, 75 of St. Johns, MI went to be with her Lord on Sunday, February 5, 2017. She was born on December 2, 1941 in Saginaw, MI the daughter of Stanley and Mary (Spess) Plaza. She graduated from Rodney B. Wilson High School in 1959. She went on to graduate from Michigan State University with a BA in Education in 1961, and later completed her Masters of Education and Specialist Degree also from MSU. Jerry Ann taught at Ovid-Elsie Schools for 2 years and then moved to St. Johns High School where she taught Business Education for 28 years. Jerry Ann married Lynne Beaufore in August of 1962 until he preceded her in death. Jerry Ann married Paul Shauger on February 25, 2015 after a 30 year courtship. Surviving is her husband, Paul; daughters, Nicole (Ho. B.) Le, Andrea Beaufore, step-daughter, Renee (John) Young, and step-son, Kevin (Jeane) Shauger. Also surviving are 7 grandchildren, Jessica, Ginni, Casey, Chloe, Dillon, Chelsea and Emily; and 5 great grandchildren, Jordon, Henry, Lily, Kylie and Marilyn. Jerry Ann is preceded in death by her parents, Stanley and Marie Plaza, her first husband, Lynne and her step-son, Kirk Shauger. Jerry was a very active member of St. John's Lutheran Church and the YaYa Sisters. Jerry Ann loved to travel and spent winters in Arizona with her husband where they were able to hike, kayak, bike and enjoy outdoor activities. She loved her family and friends, and was a joyful presence always. Jerry Ann was an avid writer and journaled personal family histories for all her family, and also her walk with God through her life and recent battle.
Memorial services will be held at St. John's Lutheran Church on Saturday, February 18, 2017 at 11:00 A.M. with Dr. Bryan Salminen officiating. The family will receive friends and relatives at the Church beginning at 9:00 A.M. Saturday, February 18, 2017. Memorial contributions may be made to St. John’s Lutheran Church or the National Pancreatic Cancer Foundation.

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