Paul Clark Axel Shavalier, age 70 of Hesperia and White Cloud, passed away Friday, December 29, 2023 at his home following his battle with cancer. Paul was born on May 26, 1953 in Grand Haven, Michigan to Axel and Helen Margaret (Dell-Fisher) Shavalier and later graduated from White Cloud High School. Paul met and later married Lori Ann Kaselau and has been a resident of the Hesperia area since 1994 when he moved from White Cloud. Paul had worked in the family sawmill from an early age and later owned and operated Shavalier Sawmill and also owned and operated Paul's Auto in White Cloud for several years until his retirement. Paul enjoyed trout fishing, hunting, and cutting firewood. He also had a strong faith and was always ready to share his testimony with family, friends and strangers he would often help. He had a giving heart and was willing to help anyone in need.
Paul is survived by his wife, Lori of Hesperia; his children, Jake (Jana) Shavalier of Grand Rapids and their children, Adam and Hannah; Lacy ((Patrick) Lay and their son, Daxton of Newaygo; Jesse (Jessica) Shavalier of Fruitport and their children, Hayden and Piper; Kate Shavalier of Hesperia; Mathew Shavalier of Hesperia; Elen Shavalier of Hesperia; Cassie Shavalier of Hesperia; Tell Shavalier of Hesperia; his brother and sisters, Daniel (Carla) Shavalier; Judy Vandenbosch; Kittie (Wayne) Zandstra; several nieces and nephews. Paul was preceded in death by his brothers and sister, Linda, Axel and Andy.
VISITATION : Wednesday, January 3, 2023 from 10am – 11am at the White River Community Church 115 Smith Street Hesperia MI 49421. MEMORIAL SERVICES :Wednesday, January 3, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at the White River Community Church 115 Smith Street Hesperia MI 49421. MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS : Harbor Hospice. Friends may send a condolence or share a memory with the Shavalier family online at www.crandellfh.com. Arrangements by Crandell Funeral Home – Fremont Chapel 231-924-0800
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Visitation
White River Community Church
Wednesday, January 3, 2024
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
115 Smith Street
Hesperia, MI 49421
Memorial Service
White River Community Church
Wednesday, January 3, 2024
11:00 AM
115 Smith Street
Hesperia, MI 49421