"We do not know your family but have read about your beautiful little guy?..it breaks are hearts for your family to have to go threw this?.keep those precious memories close and time will help heal your hearts. ?. Thoughts and big hugs! Steve and Betsy Savola"
In loving memory of
SHAY RYAN ELLISTON
March 12, 2014 - August 1, 2021
Shay Ryan Elliston, 7, of Marquette, died Sunday evening, August 1, 2021, at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay, Wisconsin unexpectedly due to an illness.
He was born March 12, 2014, in Lansing, to Ryan and Jessica (Coleman) Elliston.
Shay was a student at Northstar Academy in Marquette, raced BMX, and a member of The Upper Peninsula Luge Club . He was a smart boy and a daredevil who loved fishing, hockey and soccer and was good at everything he did. His family will remember him as a giving person whose smile could light up a room.
He is survived by his parents, Ryan & Jessica Elliston of Marquette; sister, Zia; grandparents, Paula (Timothy) Coleman-Booms of Haslett, MI, Brian (Jeri) Behnke-Elliston of Charlotte, MI and Belinda (Richard Cobb) Harwood of Vermontville, MI, great grandparents Richard (Margaret) Coleman of Bath; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
A Celebration of Shay's Life will be held on Sunday, August 15, 2021 from 1 to 5 pm at Lakenenland. At 3 pm there will be a time to tell stories and share memories of Shay.
Canale-Tonella Funeral Home and Cremation Service is assisting the family where memories of Shay may be shared at canalefuneral.com
Tributes
"Dear Jessica and family, Our sympathy at the loss of your precious little boy. Know that the whole Booms families hearts are sadden . Ron & Pauline"
"I do not know you or your beautiful baby boy, but I wanted to express my sympathy and sadness for your loss. He looks like such a beautiful gift. May all of the wonderful memories that you have help to fill the hole in your very broken hearts. "
"I don't know you or your family, but wanted to express my sorrow for the loss of such an energetic, full of life soul. His smile must of brought great joy to your lives everyday. May you find peace and comfort in all the memories you have of your beautiful son. "
"There are no words that I can write to take the hurt from your hearts. I'm sending all my love, and prayers to all of you."