Shelby J. Borton, 77, of Lyons, OH, died Sunday morning, December 29, 2019, at Indian Meadows Nursing Home in Wauseon. She was born October 8, 1942, in Wauseon, OH, to Elwood and Evelyn (Windisch) Mock.
She married Larry Borton in Tedrow, OH, on June 30, 1962, and he preceded her in death on December 17, 2019.
Shelby was a homemaker her whole life. She loved dogs and horses – especially taking her dogs hiking at Pokagon State Park, camping at Manapogo Park, the Fulton County Fair, crafts, and puzzles. Above all, she loved anything to do with her beloved grandson, Austin.
After Larry’s retirement, she and Larry loved to be at the lake in the summer and would winter in Florida.
Shelby is survived by 2 daughters, Ronda (Rich) Vereecke and Renee (Jay) Rearick, both of Wauseon; one grandchild, Austin Rearick; and a brother, Bernard (Diane) Mock. Besides her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a sister, Roxanne Bostelman; and a brother in infancy, Eldon Mock.
A funeral service for Shelby will be held Saturday, January 4, 2020, at 11 a.m. at Eagle Funeral Home in Fayette with Pastor Mary Ann Reimund, officiating. Burial will follow at Pleasant View Union Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from 4-7 p.m.
Memorial contributions in honor of Shelby can be made to Heartland Hospice. Friends can share memories and words of comfort with the family online at www.eaglefuneralhomes.com
