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Shirley Jean (Oesch) Brenneman
Shirley Jean (Oesch) Brenneman was born on June 29, 1935 to Harold and Mary (Lapp) Oesch at their home in Creston. Her earthly journey ended on October 9, 2025.
Her early childhood years were spent in the Kalispell area, where she attended various elementary schools and Flathead High School. Her senior year she attended Hesston Mennonite High School, graduating in 1953. She attended CNA training in LaJunta, CO. She spent some time working at the County Hospital in Kalispell.
On September 9, 1955 she married Clifford Brenneman. Together they successfully raised seven children while running a dairy farm in the east valley. Shirley was a kind and gentle soul who supported her husband and children in whatever they were doing. She was a faithful wife and mother and is remembered for her extensive library and love of reading, which she passed on to her children. She was involved in her children's school activities, the dairy association and her church community Mountain View Mennonite Church. She found great delight in watching any sporting event, but particularly enjoyed ones that involved her children or grandchildren.
She is survived by her husband of 70 years Clifford, her children David (Lorri), Mary (Lowell) Yoder, Calvin (Twila), Joyce (Doug) Gross, Karen (Jerrold) Moon, Carl (Amber);21 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren; brothers Don (Mary), Duane (Leona) and Glen (Lois) Oesch. She was preceded in death by her son Joseph and granddaughter Erin Brenneman.
Her family is so grateful for the legacy she gave them. She was a beautiful woman in every way and had a great impact on all of us.
There will be a memorial service on October 19, 2025 at 3:00 pm at the Mountain View Mennonite Church. Johnson-Gloschat Funeral Home and Crematory is caring for the family.
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