Obituary of Shirley Ann Stevens

Age 93 of Edina, died peacefully, surrounded by family on 9/19/2022 at NC Little Hospice. She was delivered at home by her grandmother, Adeline Wiegele on 6/30/1929 in Wabasha, MN. Preceded in death by her parents Alfred John and Louise Cecilia (Wiegele) McDonough, siblings and their spouses, Victor (Margie), Earl (Shirley), Gerald (Shirley), Elizabeth Obrecht and Mary (Neil) Ostlund, son-in-law Steven Gervais, a stillborn son and former spouse Chuck Stevens.

Survived and greatly loved by her children and their spouses: Jeanne Stevens (Jeff Roy), Julia Gervais, Scott Stevens, Tony Stevens (Sandy),  Susan Howe (Brian), and Beth Druckman (Dave), her grandchildren Sarah Carlson, Andrew Stevens, Allison Skogen, Katie Stevens, David Stevens,  Michael Howe, Joseph Druckman and Marcus Druckman, 5 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Shirley attended St. Margaret’s Academy and worked for many years at Hennepin County Medical Center as a Health Unit Coordinator. She volunteered as a Guardian ad Litem for Hennepin County, advocating for maltreated children in court and as a “Rockin’ Reader" at Valley View Elementary in Bloomington. Being a mother was her most treasured job, one she lovingly embraced until the end and insisted, "I loved it!".  A wonderful sense of humor served her and us, well. She enjoyed spending time at the Lake (Carlos), traveling (Caribbean and Mediterranean cruises, Mexico and Ireland), playing Bingo and watching her favorite show “Jeopardy”. She followed current events and was happy to cast her vote in the last election (at 91). She was especially proud of her Irish and Mdewakanton Dakota heritage. We're so thankful for her love and life!

Memorial Service on 10/5/2022 at 1:00pm at Cremation Society of MN, Edina Chapel with visitation at 12:00pm and reception after the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials in honor of her love of animals to Animal Humane Society of Golden Valley or any charity of your choice. Private burial in St. Felix Cemetery, Wabasha, MN.