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Shirley Krisman Obituary

Krisman, Shirley Edwina 1919 - 2010 90, of Clayton, MO passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2010. Services: Memorial Service will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday February 27, at First Congregational Church 6501 Wydown Blvd., Clayton. Shirley was born in Nanaimo, British Columbia to Aurthur and Ada Thatcher. She married Millard Krisman in May 1942. She was loved by those she knew through her many activities at First Congregational Church including the choir and the Women's Fellowship, also through bowling leagues, tennis, and bridge club. She was faithful, kind and caring, and was loved by many. Shirley is survived by her husband, Millard; son Bill Krisman and his wife Ann; and daughter Kathie Koenig and her husband Tom. Also survived by her beloved grandchildren Jeremy (Maria) Leavitt, Amy (Greg) Cotton, Tate (Kevin) Wood, and Jonathan Krisman; and her great-grandchildren Josie, Robbie and Charlotte Cotton, and Collin Wood. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to First Congregational Church. Arrangements by AMBRUSTER DONNELLY MORTUARY.

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Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Feb. 21, 2010.

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February 24, 2010

Dear Millard,
We were so sad to hear about Shirley! Somehow I still see her in your driveway waving to us over many years! We wanted to see you before this weekend, but didn't know how to find you. Our sympathies to Bill and Cathy!
Love, Jo Anne and Alan

Becky Jones

February 22, 2010

Dear Krisman Family-
You are all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Love,
Becky Jones

Kim Fontana

February 22, 2010

Dear Mr. Krisman,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during your loss.

The Fontana Family

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