Shirley Madsen

Mrs. Madsen was my 6th, 7th, and 8th grade gifted and talented teacher in the 80´s. She was an awesome teacher and helped me become the person I am today. Thank you Shirley.

What a legacy! I admired her independence, her love of people, her cookie baking expertise, her addictive laugh and smile, her sincere hugs, her competitiveness at Bunco, her love of dogs - but most of all - how she made you feel you were the only person in the room when you were speaking with her and sharing stories. Shirley will be missed by many...

Shirley taught all four of my daughters' at Joel P Jensen Middle School starting in 1987. We had just moved here from Dallas, and the girls, not being LDS, we're a bit overwhelmed by the new culture. Shirley took them under her wing, introduced them to other kids, and just cared about how they were doing. Her classroom was always a refuge from the chaos in the halls. And, of course, she and I became good friends! Then in 1990, our third daughter, Tisha, nearly died from a horrible infection...

I loved visiting you and hearing your stories I´ll miss you

Gary, I am so sorry for your loss. May your family find comfort and peace during such difficult times. God bless!

Mom...I will miss you for the rest of my life. You know because you told me so many times that you missed your Dad (Best Grandpa ever) every single day. You and I have a lifetime of memories, you are the very best of me. I´m proud to be your daughter. My morning coffee is always my way of being with you. Love you forever and ever. Colleen

Mrs. Madsen was my 6th grade gifted and talented teacher at Joel P. the year the school opened. She was always a bright spot in my days. I knew she cared about me and she was a very skillful teacher. Jennifer Pike

Beautiful Tribute Rest In Peace. Condolences to the Madsen Family. The Fitzgerald Family