Memorial

Shirley Hansen (85) of Cedar Rapids passed away on Wednesday April 29, 2020 at the Donna and Dennis Oldorf Hospice House in Hiawatha.   The family will be holding a private graveside service that may be viewed at https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/59612460, the live stream will be held at 1pm on Saturday May 2nd.

Shirley JoAnne Gottschalk was born August 12, 1934 in Lowden, Iowa the daughter of Julius and Renalda (Thesfeld) Gottschalk.  Shirley was united in marriage to Robert Hansen on August 17, 1954 in Lowden, Iowa.  She worked as a secretary for Garfield Elementary School.  She enjoyed doing puzzle books, working outside with her flowers, watching the birds, and going out to eat and visiting with people. She was a member of a local book club that was organized through Garfield School. Shirley was a long time member of Bethany Lutheran Church. 

Survivors include a son Kevin (Shelley Jarvis) Hansen; a granddaughter Jennifer (Mike) Walker, daughter in law Deb Hansen, nieces and nephews. 

Shirley was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a son Jerry Hansen; and her siblings.
The family wishes to express their gratitude to the staff of the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House for their exceptional care.  

Memorial donations may be directed to Bethany Lutheran Church.