Charles W. Westover
Del Shannon
| | December 30, 1934-February 8, 1990 | |
Chuck was the son of Bert and Leone (Mosher) Westover. With his two sisters, he was raised in Coopersville. He was a member of the the Coopersville High School Class of 1953.
He married Shirley Nash in 1954. Their three children – Craig, Kymberley and Jody – were born in Battle Creek while Chuck served in the Air Force at Fort Custer. After having completed time in the army during that period he performed with a group at the Hi-Lo Club and wrote the 1961 hit "Runaway," with keyboard artist Max Crook.
As other successes followed, Del Shannon and his family moved to California. He toured internationally and wrote for other performers such standards as "I Go To Pieces."
Some of Chuck's other famous hits include "Hats Off To Larry" "Little Town Flirt" and "Keep Searchin'".
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment. A significant historical year for this entry is 1953.
Location. 43° 3.845′ N, 85° 56.16′ W. Marker is in Coopersville, Michigan, in Ottawa County. It is on Main Street west of Ottawa Street, on the right when traveling west. Located in front of the Coopersville Historical Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 363 Main St, Coopersville MI 49404, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in West Michigan, specifically in Greater Grand Rapids, and in one of the Lake Michigan Shore counties. It is also in the American Midwest and on the Great Lakes. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World,
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Other nearby markers. At least 3 other markers are within 15 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Interurban Depot (a few steps from this marker); Blendon Landing (approx. 7½ miles away); Jenison Museum (approx. 13½ miles away).
Another marker is no longer nearby. South Olive Christian Reformed Church (was approx. 14.6 miles away but has been permanently removed).
Also see . . . The life and death of Del Shannon. Ultimate Classic Rock website entry (Submitted on April 23, 2025, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
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