Shirley Lee Clinger

Shirley Lee Clinger passed away peacefully at the Homestead Assisted Living Center in Rexburg, Idaho on March 28, 2026. Shirley was born on July 10th, 1936, to Fred Walker and Emma Larcena Speer. She was the youngest of five siblings: Letta Mae, Bert Earnest, Neta Marie and Myrtle Lois.

She joined The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints when she was 18 years old. Mom met and married Ardell Nelson Jeppsen May 24th, 1954, in the Logan Temple. They had 8 children: Deborah Kay and Steven Wassom, Peter Ardell and Jean Marie Jeppsen, Katherine Lee and York Coburn, Bonnie Luella and Alan Olaveson, Susan Jean and Scott Alan (Deceased) Fairbourn, Paul Nelson (Deceased) and Katrina Jeppsen, Mary Ann Marchant, and Laura May Stanton and Scott Elder.

They have 36 Grandchildren and 66 Great Grandchildren.

They lived on a 60+ acre farm outside of Ririe, Idaho on the Dry bed branch of the Snake River which ran through their property. Mom enjoy watching the Canadian Geese which were there on the river year-round. Bald Eagles were seen often on the tops of the large Cottonwood trees along the river. Mom really enjoyed watching anything with wings.

Her yard was her Eden with all types of flowers. Mom loved her Snowball bushes. Nature really nurtured her soul. Mom had many fruit trees and a large garden where she canned for our large family. When Ardell had Polio and Histoplasmosis, she did all of the irrigating and taking care of the farm and animals.

Mom made a mean Fried Chicken and the best Sage Dressing on the planet. She loved playing games, especially Monopoly with us kids. On cold snowy day Mom would play Fox and Geese with us kids. Mom loved Music and was known for her Yodeling.

After their Divorce, she married Paul Edwin Clements (Deceased). They enjoyed Square Dancing. After Paul’s death she married John William Clinger (Deceased). Together they served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in the Canada Winnipeg Mission.

Mom, being the youngest of her family, was preceded in death by all of her Parents, Siblings and her Son Paul Nelson Jeppsen.

A special thanks to the staff of the Homestead Assisted Living Center. Mom loved the staff. A special thanks to Luwayne one of Mom’s best friends. Another special thanks to Eckersell Funeral Home.

There will be no public viewing. The Interment will be at the Annis Little Butte Cemetery 5.4 miles north of Rigby, Idaho, for the Family.

Pallbearers

Bradly Stanton

Garret Poulsen

Justin Poulsen

Jared Jeppsen

Joshua Jeppsen

Kurt Olaveson

Kory Olaveson

Tagg Olaveson

Colby Fairbourn