Juanita Kathryn Schurr

May 16, 1929 - January 2, 2020

Juanita K. (McCaw) Schurr, age 90, of Lafayette, died January 2, 2020 at Franciscan Alliance East. She was born May 16, 1929 in Jackson Township in Tippecanoe County, the daughter of the late Charles Edward McCaw and Jennie (Martin) McCaw Pell. Juanita was raised in Jackson Township and graduated in 1947 from Jackson High School. Her marriage was to Richard Schurr on April 9, 1950 in Jackson Heights United Methodist Church and he survives. Juanita had worked as the office manager for 6 years at the Motor Parts and Paint Company in Lafayette, and then for 15 years as the first female adjuster for the Custard Insurance Adjusters in Lafayette. Before retiring, she was the office manager for Dr. Eleanor Filmer for 3 years. Juanita was a member, Elder, Trustee, and Deacon of Bethany Presbyterian Church, former president of the United Presbyterian Women, a former Stephen Minister of the church, a member of the Ladies’ Auxiliary of the Eagles Lodge, and the Country Promenader’s Square Dance Club. She enjoyed cross stitch, crypto-quotes, and with the help of her husband preparing cookies at Christmas time to be sent to family. Juanita received much satisfaction from working with members of her graduating class and re-establishing the Jackson High School Alumni Assn. in 1988. Surviving with her husband of 69 years, Richard, are their three children, James Richard Schurr and his wife Suki of Palmdale, CA, Gerald Lee “Jerry” Schurr and his wife Peggy of South Bend, and Ruth Ann Higgins and her husband Randy of Lafayette. Juanita is also survived by her 7 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 3 brothers, Charles Hillis McCaw, Eugene Harold McCaw and Marvin Lee McCaw. Twin sisters, Barbara Ann & Betty Jane McCaw died at birth. Visitation will be held from 5pm – 8pm Thursday, January 9, 2020 at Hippensteel Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be held 11am Friday, January 10, 2020 at Bethany Presbyterian Church – 3305 Longlois Dr., Lafayette, IN with Pastor Kevin Bowers officiating. Private interment will be at Rest Haven Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to Bethany Presbyterian Church or the Donor’s favorite charity. Hippensteel Funeral Home entrusted with care. Share memories and condolences online at www.hippensteelfuneralservice.com http://videos.lifetributes.com/1046264