Shirley Mae Nelson, 91, passed away on January 25, 2020 at Valley View Nursing Home in Glasgow, Montana. She was born in Poplar, Montana on December 30, 1928 to Charles and Edith (Smith) Prior.
Shirley graduated from Poplar High School and married James Nelson on May 27, 1947. They had three daughters. Shirley and Jim farmed and ranched north of Brockton for 42 years before retiring and moving to Glasgow. She loved cooking, needle work and was active in various organizations.
She is survived by Linda and Tom Rutschke, daughter Mica Rutschke of Gilbert, Arizona; Diane and Randy Dirkson of Glasgow, Montana, sons Kevin Dirkson of Bozeman, Montana and Keith and Lindsay Dirkson (Quinten and Kaia) of Kalispell, Montana; Mary and Kim Thompson, daughter Kacie Thompson (Trey), son Kyle Thompson of Bismarck, North Dakota, great-granddaughter Aaliyah Ostos of Vacaville, California; and sister Donna Alzheimer of Choteau, Montana.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jim Nelson; granddaughter, Kalli Thompson; sisters Betty Scott, Molly Kapinos, and Glora Sayers.
Graveside services will be held 2:00 p.m., Saturday, June 27, 2020 at Highland Cemetery in Glasgow, Montana.
Service Schedule
Graveside Service
2:00 p.m.
Saturday June 27, 2020
Highland Cemetery
Glasgow, Montana 59230
Service Schedule
Graveside Service
2:00 p.m.
Saturday June 27, 2020
Highland Cemetery
Glasgow, Montana 59230
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Andrea Billingsley says
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family..Jack & Andie Billingsley
Celia Montoya says
She was an amazing women and wont be forgotten…Celia & Isabel Montoya
Joylene Johnson says
She was such a sweet lady. She always had a smile on her face.
Shirley Ault Siebenaler says
Very sorry for the loss of your beloved Mother and Grandmother. The last time she was in Sidney to visit Mom, she was doing so well! Thankful that Heaven gained a new angel 😇.
Trudy McGowan Fox says
Deepest sympathies to all of you! Shirley and Jim have a special spot in my memories of growing up in Poplar…the picnics and fishing and the great stories they both could tell! Know they are together again. God Bless you all!
Mike Gorder says
Sorry to here about your Mom, Many great memories growing up on the Block, and the fun trips to the farm.
Take care all