"I love you grandma, I know I was meant to see you. Thank you "
In loving memory of
Shirley J. Wilber
March 4, 2012
Shirley Jean Wilber, one of four children of Stena (Thompson) and Hans Christian Peterson, was born on August 11, 1924 in Council Bluffs, Iowa. She grew up in the Carson, Iowa area and was salutatorian of the graduating class in 1941 from Carson High School. Shirley worked at the Motor Vehicle License Department in Council Bluffs. In 1966, she worked at Ballers Ford in Oakland, Iowa until 1972. Shirley worked for Wyman Ford in Griswold for 21 years and retired in 1993. She and her husband, Dudley, owned and operated D and S Trading Post until 1999.
Shirley and Dudley Robert Wilber were married on December 6, 1942 in Omaha, Nebraska. Shirley and Dud were high school sweethearts, and she devotedly followed him across the country during his military service in World War II. Their marriage was blessed with two children, Diana and Bob.
Shirley was a member of the Community of Christ Church and a volunteer at the Community of Christ's Service Center. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary. Shirley received numerous awards for performance superiority from the Ford Motor Company. Shirley enjoyed reading, knitting, and spending time with her family and friends.
Shirley and Dudley were married 69 years when Shirley passed away on March 4, 2012 at Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs, at the age of 87 years, 6 months, and 22 days. She was preceded in death by her parents; and brothers, Maynard Peterson and Kenneth Peterson.
Shirley is survived by her loving husband Dudley Wilber of Carson; daughter Diana Prigge and husband John of Des Moines, IA; son Bob Wilber and wife Colleen of Macedonia, IA; five grandchildren, Dave Shidler and wife Jill, Matt Wilber and wife Lisa, Collette Kono and husband Dana, Tara Wang and husband Ed, and Mark Prigge and wife Tina; twelve great grandchildren; sister Jackie Fox and husband Jack of Carson; sisters-in-law, Virginia Knudsen, and Gloria Peterson, both of Council Bluffs; other relatives; and many friends.
A memorial fund has been established.
Tributes
"I'm so sorry to learn of Shirley's passing. I wasn't aware of it until today, too late to pay my respects at the services. She was a wonderful lady. I will always admire Dudley & Shirley's admiration for each other. Their love was very visable. Take care of yourself Dudley. I know your loving family will help."
"Dudley & Family, Our sincere and deepest sympathy for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Please remember...."Those we love don't go away, they walk beside us every day. Unseen, unheard but always near, still loved, still missed and very dear." Respectfully, Gary & Tami Blatny"
"Dudley & Family - Thoughts and prayers to you and your entire family. So sorry to hear about Shirley's passing. She was such a great lady! Will never forget visiting her at the shop (Wyman's Ford) when I was little. She had a heart of gold! Now her and Grandma Shirley can catch up in heaven together. Thinking of all of your during this difficult time. Love - Nicole, JP, and Alexa Jones"
"Dear Dudley and to all of Shirley's family: Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. I will always remember Shirley. Such a wonderful lady. Have so many memories with all your family. She always was so nice to everyone!! Cherish and remember all the good memories. Love to all!!"
"dear dudly and family, our hearts and prayers have been with you and will continue to keep you in our prayers. love you lots. leo and clareen"