Shirley Claire Kantrud

1928 - 2018

Shirley Claire Kantrud obituary, 1928-2018, San Diego, CA

BORN

1928

DIED

2018

Shirley Kantrud Obituary

Shirley Claire Kantrud July 21, 1928 - July 22, 2018 San Diego Shirley Kantrud, age 90, passed away on July 22, 2018, in Bend, Oregon, where she had been residing for the past 4 1/2 years. Shirley was born in Sharon, ND, to Clarence and Selma Klabo, the third child of seven. Shirley graduated from Fargo High School. She married Tony Kantrud of Pelican Rapids, MN, when she was 19 and they had 6 children and 57 great years together. They moved from Minnesota to Chula Vista, CA, in 1957, where they were members of St. Mark's Lutheran Church for over 55 years. Shirley was a terrific mom, amazing cook, baker, seamstress and homemaker. She had a great sense of humor and wit. Tony and Shirley spent countless summers at their lake home in Minnesota, catering to their family and many friends and enjoying every minute. Shirley is survived by her sister, Linda Gonier, and four children: Tim (Pam) Kantrud of San Diego, Cindy (Bruce) Miller of Bend, OR, Scott (Kathy) Kantrud of Orcas Island, WA, and Barbara Lerma of Poway, CA. She also leaves behind 7 beloved grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. She will be missed by all. Shirley was predeceased by her husband Tony, son Brian Kantrud and daughter Kristi Kantrud. Her memorial service will take place at St. Mark's Lutheran Church, 580 Hilltop Dr., Chula Vista, at 11 am on Saturday, September 29th. Memorials can be made to St. Mark's Church or to any charity of your choice.

Published by San Diego Union-Tribune on Aug. 12, 2018.
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I did not know Shirley, but I know the daughter she raised which is the testimony of the great woman she was. Rest In Peace.

August 13, 2018

Alice Ciaccio

August 13, 2018

It saddens me so to read of Shirly's passing. She was always in my heart, since I was a child hanging around the Kantrud home growing up. The whole family always made me feel like I belonged. I cherish every moment I had with all members of the family. She will be missed very much, and always remembered. My heart goes out to all of the Kantrud families. Her passing is bitter sweet. Heaven has claimed a very special angel.

Susie Hamm (Otterholt)

August 13, 2018

To the best mother, cook, Baker, housekeeper, Christian, wife, relative, neighbor and friend I have been blessed to be raised by. There was no good time to lose you mom. I will miss so much, our late night calls, laughter, shopping, trips, talks and our glass of wine! You have left a hole with sorrow and a smile I will not lose until I see you again. Thank you for your unconditional love you graceful beautiful lady!

Barbara Lerma

Daughter

August 12, 2018

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