She was born on November 6,1924 in Grand Rapids, Minnesota to Forrest and Jessie Jewell Sherman. She
married Delbert Swanson on June 13, 1947 in Chillicothe, Illinois.
Shirley has been known best for her dedication to Christ Lutheran Sunday School where she taught for 55 years and served as superintendent. As a member of Christ Lutheran Church she served on numerous boards and held various offices. She was active in District 150 PTAs serving in several offices and held
a lifetime membership in the National Congress PTA. She was a member of the South Side
Mission Auxiliary, serving as their treasurer for 11 years.
She is survived by her son Fredric Swanson of Chicago, IL, her sister Norma (Bill) Rollett of Peoria, and four grandchildren: Mark (Tracy) Mingus of Washington, IL, Tim (Tamara) Mingus of Lake Mary, FL, Sheri (Mike) Cuff of Longwood, FL and Penny Tegard of Mapleton, IL. She is also survived by many
great-grandchildren and their children. She was preceded in death by her husband Delbert, a
brother William Sherman, a sister Lora Whitfield and three children: Margaret Tegard, Darell
Swanson and Douglas Swanson.
Private graveside services will held at Swan Lake Memory Gardens. Davison-Fulton-Woolsey-Wilton Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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