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04/29/2010 - Shirley Ann Rasmussen
Funeral services for Shirley Ann Rasmussen, age 74, of Rushville will be Thursday, April 29, 2010 at 2:00 PM at St. Paul’s LutheranChurch in Rushville with Pastor Michael Wittrock officiating.
Burial will be in FairviewCemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday, April 28, 2010 from 5:00 - 7:00 PM at the church. A memorial has been established for the Rushville Volunteer Rescue Unit. Donations may be sent to Chamberlain Chapel, P.O. Box 970, Chadron, NE69337.
Online condolences can be made at www.chamberlainchapel.com
Shirley was born on May 18, 1935 and God took her home on April 26, 2010. She was the second child born to Bruce and June (Reid) Morris. She was baptized and confirmed in the LutheranChurch and served many years with the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League and Ladies’ Aid.
Immediate Survivors:Shirley graduated from GordonHigh School where she was very active in drama. She married William Anton Rasmussen on August 15, 1954 and they were blessed with two sons, Stuart William and Dwight Aaron. Together they labored to expand their farming and ranching operation. Shirley’s life’s work was the care and education of children. She earned her teaching certificate from ChadronNormal School and taught school before her marriage. After her boys were grown, Shirley began a career with the Head Start program and eventually retired from her position with Health and Human Services. Bill and Shirley were very supportive of their sons in all activities, traveling across the state to encourage them. This tradition continued with the arrival of their grandchildren. Shirley was a true optimist and her positive attitude encouraged her family throughout the years. She faced struggles and health problems with perseverance and faith. She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, William in September 2009; her father, Bruce; her brother, Larry; and sister, Marilyn Zlomke; brother-in-laws Gene Harris, Vernon Hindman, and William Metzger. Sons- Stuart and wife Julianne Rasmussen of Rushville, NE; Dwight and wife Catherine Rasmussen of Chadron, NE.
Mother- June Morris of Hay Springs, NE.
Sisters- Donna and husband Dave Moore of Crawford, NE; Sandra and husband Rex Kollmorgan of Toledo, OH; Lenore and husband Ted Kayton of Holdredge, NE; Carol Metzger of Gordon, NE.
Brothers-in-law- Ray (Barb) Zlomke of Batesland, SD; Brant (Moneen) Rasmussen of Rushville, NE. Sister-in-law- Eleonora Hindman-Post of Rushville, NE. Grandchildren- 6 Printer Friendly Version Send Story to a friend. |
