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1926
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2012
Shirley Jeffers Obituary
Mom was born Dec. 21, 1926, in Appleton, to William and Edna Rogers. She attended Appleton High School, graduating in 1944. After high school, she worked at Montgomery Ward in the credit department and it was during this time that she met her future husband, Dean Jeffers. They were married on June 6, 1951, together raised six children and were married for 52 years. Dad died in 2004.
Mom was an excellent cook, devoted friend and eager volunteer. One of her greatest and perhaps finest qualities is that she was liked, admired and appreciated by everyone who met her, making even the latest person she met feel like they had been friends for a lifetime. She enjoyed playing golf and bridge, watching "Pat and Vanna", going on trips with Kathryn and mostly being with her family. She was a devout Catholic and a dedicated mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
She is survived by her children, Stephen (Sue), Kathryn, Patrick (Tina), Mark (Guy), Michael (Joy) and Robert (Jan); her brother, John; sisters-in-law, Arlene and Donna; brother-in-law, Jim (Corrinne); as well as many wonderful grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and local friends. Her daughters-in-law treated Mom with dignity and grace.
She was preceded in death by her parents; stepfather, James Malliet; husband, Dean; brother, Tom; Kathryn's partner, Paul; and many sisters and brothers-in-law, all of whom she is now reunited with eternally.
Mom's life will be celebrated with a Mass of Christian Burial on Thursday, Jan. 5, 2012, at 11:30 a.m. at Most Precious Blood Catholic Church in New London, with Father David Lewis officiating. Her burial will be at the church cemetery next to her husband. A visitation for Shirley will be held on Thursday at the church from 9 a.m. until the time of the service.
Our family wishes to extend it's heartfelt thanks to the remarkable staffs of St. Joseph Nursing Home and Heartland Hospice and Mom's lifelong friends who were there for her with offers of a ride, to go out for a meal or simply just to talk. She loved you for that. We loved her and will miss her.
Until we meet again Mom, please know that our heartfelt thanks go with you.
In lieu of any flowers, please remember Mom with a donation to the American Alzheimer's Association in her name.
Cline & Hanson
Funeral Home
209 W. Cook St.
New London
920-982-3232
www.clinehansonfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Shirley Jeffers
January 5, 2012
Patrick & Tina, Sincere sympathy on your moms passing. We here at ABES Inc. Hope that you find peace in knowing she is being taken care of by the the greatest care giver. Duane, Dave, & Mary.
January 5, 2012
Kathryn:
Your Mom's life-journey has now taken her in a new direction.
May you find comfort, strength and peace in knowing that she
now walks on a path with other angels.
KenneyB
Patti Petit
January 3, 2012
Dear Jeffers Family,
With sincere Sympathy to all of you with the passing of Shirley. Shirley was an amazing Lady. I was blessed with the privilege of knowing such a special person.
May her memory comfort you so that she lives always in your heart.
Jim Maurer
January 3, 2012
Condolences from an old Appleton neighbor. Shirley deserves so much credit for raising a wonderful family with her loving husband. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Debra Nelson
January 3, 2012
Dear Jeffers Family,
God Bless you all in this time of great loss and unending love. The story of your Mom's life written here was so vivid! I know that among many other things, it represents treasured memories all of you, her friends and her commuity will hold of her forever.
It is her beautiful eyes, her wit, laugh and grace that have been coming to me over these days, and I need only bring you to mind to see how she is reflected and lives on in each of you.
Hope you are doing as best as can be, and I trust you will reach out if I can help in any way. I will see you at the church on Thursday; know that you are all being raised up in daily prayer.
Also, my Mom (Clara) and sister (Colleen) send their love, prayers and sympathy to your family and friends. With deep love, care and support for you all, now and always.
Debra
January 3, 2012
Steve/Sue: I'm so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. She was always so fun to talk with and whenever I saw her, she always had a smile. Treasurer the memories. Love you guys . . Peggy, Ryan and Jon Steinberg
Michele Hahn
January 3, 2012
Dear Mark and Family,
Please accept my sincere sympathy on your Mom's death. What a beautiful story you wrote about her life. I can see that she was a true gift to all who knew her. Please know of our prayers for all. Love, Michele Hahn and Family
carol gillette
January 3, 2012
Kathryn, i"m so sorry to read about your mom. but she has total peace now with your dad they were beautiful neighbors. fishing, watching wheel of fort and just talking with a glass of wine right down to pumping water for them. thank you sooo much for bringing her to see me when i lost jim 4 yrs. ago. it was good she remembered me.
gretchyn weisgerber
January 3, 2012
Dear Jeffers Family,
Please accept our sincere condolences on the death of your Mother. She was such a lovely lady.....kind, caring and a wonderful sense of humor. She was always one of my favoite people.
May she rest in peace and sing with the angels.
Dave and Gretchyn Weisgerber
Winneconne
January 3, 2012
patrick i'm saddened to see that your mom passed away. i pray God will comfort you in a very special way. may your heart be strenghten as you walk thru the details of her passing. mary kapheim
Mark Jeffers
January 3, 2012
Rest in peace mom. I love you.
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