Shirley grew up in Minnesota with her family until July 10th 1956 when she married Robert (Bob) Kelsven. They had 3 children, twins (David and Debi) in June of 1957 and daughter Sandy in September 1958. In 1961 they left Minnesota moving to California for Bob’s work.
She was a wonderful wife and mom and was active with the kids schooling, after school sports and church. She was a devout Christian women and it was of the utmost importance to her and Bob that their children have a firm foundation in their faith and that Christ was the center of their hearts.
Later once her children were grown with families of their own, she traveled with Bob (for his work) to many states where they were able to locate relatives and reestablishing those relationships with family and friends while enjoying the life of leisure and travel.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Samuel & Lillian Swenson, brothers Orland Swenson & Dean Swenson, sister Ardis Rosenfeldt, and son-in-law Gary Lasica.
She is survived by her husband Robert (Bob) Kelsven of 67 years, son David (Deanna) Kelsven , daughter Debi (Charlie) Abbott, daughter Sandy Lasica, 5 grandchildren TJ, Louie, Kristy, Brian & Ashley, 6 great grandchildren Nathaniel, Perpetua, Sapphire, L J, Tenaya & Maddie and many cousins, nieces, nephews, and In-laws.
The family would like to thank the caretakers (Mary, Cari, Edwin, Marie, Larry and Eric) from Marie Silvers Assisted Living for the care and compassion they showed our loved one in her final days.
Family and friends to attend a Celebration of Life ceremony at Marie Silvers Assisted Living on March 6th at 1:00pm.
In lieu of flowers, Shirley would have preferred you show kindness to someone needing a hand. In doing so, making the world a better place.
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