n assistant librarian in the Spirit Lake Public Library for many years, worked as an assistant to the principal at Arnolds Park Elementary and worked at Hill Avenue bookstore. She also did volunteer work for the American Cancer Society, American Heart Association and the Census Bureau. Shirley had a lifelong love of books and of music which she loved sharing with her children. She was member of the First Presbyterian Church choir and of Sweet Adeline's singing group. She also enjoyed gardening, watching birds, walking the local trails and traveling with Richard. She was preceded in death by her father; mother; and her sister, Lois. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Richard; her daughters Marga and Debby; and her sons Jeff and Mike (Lisa); her four grandchildren, Christina (Steve), Kym (Adam), Ben and Megan; her four great-grandchildren, Lauren, Nathan, Isaac and Blake; her brothers, Lloyd (Pat) and Roger (Sharon); and her sister, Joyce; and many nieces and nephews.