Obituary for
Shirley June Birkholm (Hanner)
Shirley was preceded in death by beloved husband Phil and daughter Cherie; brothers George, Percy, William, and Lee; sisters Lillian Marpe, Delilah, Ella Doneshefsky, and Dorothy Hammerschmidt. She is survived by son Bob (Sandy); daughter Judy (Scott) Heath; Grandchildren Ruth, Brooke, Grant, Lisa, Wendy (Steve), Kelly (Andy), Blake, and Tyler; Great-grandchildren Izzy, Vivian, Aiden, Calvin, Audrey; brother, Frank (Jeanne); many nieces and nephews.
Shirley will be remembered for her energetic spirit. She was a high school cheerleader and continued cheering for her favorite teams throughout her life. Shirley was an avid Vikings fan, and loved to watch the USA in all Olympic sports. Minnesota sports teams were second only to the many teams her grandchildren played on throughout the years. If she was in the audience, Shirley made sure everyone in the room knew which team she was rooting for! Shirley enjoyed dancing with Phil, travelling, golfing, reading, playing cards, and socializing. She cherished hosting friends for dessert, coffee and conversation at her home. Shirley loved taking long drives and enjoyed looking at landscapes. She used her many road trips as inspiration to paint and lined the walls of her condo with her own art.
Visitation Thursday June 27, 2019 from 5pm to 7pm at Kandt Tetrick Funeral Home 140 8th Ave North, South St.Paul
Service Thursday June 27, 2019 at 7pm at Kandt Tetrick Funeral Home 140 8th Ave North, South St.Paul
Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery.