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1929
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2015
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Shirley Twohy Obituary
She was preceded in death by her husband Jim, son Bill and brother Raoul.
She is survived by siblings Dave (Karen) Savoie, Jacquie (Terry) Moxey and Jim (Vel) Savoie; 11 children, Brian (Sonia), Pat (Beth), Jeanne (Mike) Mariani, Mark (Reyna), Tim, Paul, Dave (Loni), Michelle (Greg) Gabriel, Diane (Hugh) Garske, Matt (Tuesday) and Steve (Leah); daughters-in-law Sue Twohy and MaryJo Spotts; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and honorary son Dave Klein and family.
Above all, she valued family, church and friends. She was a teacher, a great listener, mom, sister, grandma, aunt and friend. Her home was open to anyone who happened to be in town. "Shirley's Place" was always buzzing with carousing card games, barbecuess, badminton, ping pong and bocce ball with family and friends. She also enjoyed fishing, bon fires, reading, water color painting, volunteering, listening to classical music, knitting, gardening, traveling, cooking and baking.
She is loved and will be missed by all who knew her.
A funeral mass will be in September at Our Lady of Perpetual Help with a reception to follow. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, please make donations to Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Soldotna.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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4 Entries
Darla Kerzman
July 26, 2015
Hello to the Twohy family. This is Darla "Bille" Kerzman. Via Facebook I happened to make the connection about Shirley and her possible passing. I searched out this obituary today. I am so sorry for your loss. She was an amazing, wonderful woman. I know it as has been many years since we've connected but back in the day I considered her my 2nd mom. I truly loved your mom. I can only imagine how much you miss her. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers. Darla
July 18, 2015
To all of the Twohy family, I am so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. I remember her well and know that she and my Mother, Rosemary, were good friends during their Chisago City days. All my best to the Twohy clan! Christopher Hovde (formerly of Chisago City).
Bettie Wallace
July 1, 2015
I'm so sorry to hear this. You are all in my thoughts. Much love, Bettie Wallace
Sue Larsen
July 1, 2015
Shirley touched many lives and will be missed. She is safely home in Heaven. Rest in peace.
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