Shirley A. Julson
August 19, 1939 ~ August 27, 2011
Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother. Age 72 of Chisago City, passed away unexpectedly Aug. 27th. Preceded in death by parents, John and Lois Lightner; brother, John Lightner; niece, Tanya Alden. Survived by husband, Dennis; children, David, Lora (Jason) Kelley, Denise (Nick) Reynolds; grandchildren, Daniel Julson, Kayla Mountain, Kevin Mountain, Trenton Reynolds, Austin Reynolds; siblings, George (Judy) Lightner, Wanda (Gary) Krause, Dwight (Ellen) Lightner; sister-in-law, Sue Lightner; many other family and friends. Shirley was born in Watertown South Dakota. The family moved to Sacramento CA. in 1941. They returned to the midwest in 1948 to a farm in Chetek WI. Shirleys father loved farming. They grew vegetables and Shirley enjoyed helping pick them all. She and her siblings looked forward to spending as much time as they could playing in the river that ran through the farm as well. Shirley had a Bachelors Degree in Education. Dennis and Shirley met at JcPenneys where they both worked. They were married for 47 years. They loved each other very much. She loved gardening, dancing, listening to music but most of all her family. Her pride and joy were her 5 grandchildren. She was the worlds best wife, mother and grandmother! She will be greatly missed! A Memorial Service will be 11AM Sat. Sept 3rd at Faith Lutheran Church, 886 N. Shore Dr., Forest Lake, with a gathering one hour prior. Memorials preferred to the American Heart Association.
Dennis, David, Denise, Lora and families…. So very sorry to hear about the untimely passing of your Mother, Wife and Grandma…Shirley will always be remembered by us, for her kindness, wonderful sense of humor, thoughtfulness and positive attitude. May GD comfort you all and give you strength during this difficult time.
I haven’t seen Shirley in a long, long time. But I do remember that she was all about her family. She was always there. She was a great mom. And she had a great laugh!! My prayers go out to the all of you, I know she will be greatly missed.
I didn’t know Shirley, but I know Lora. Clearly Shirley was a wonderful mother. I can imagine all her children will carry on all of her wonderful qualities, philosophies and faith. I wish I would have known her!
To all of you, I’m sorry to hear about your loss. I have wonderful memories of you all at Grandma and Grandpa Julson’s! I didn’t know that Dennis and Shirley meet at JCPENNY’S. That might explain why I ALWAYS would run into her (and Daniel) shopping at JCPENNY’S. It sure made us giggle! I hope your memories help you get thru this painful time! Thinking of you! Pamela Braden (McEathron)