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Shirley Mae Lindholm Ahlers

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Birth	:	27 Dec 1924 Dallas, Gregory County, South Dakota, USA
Death	:	8 May 2016 San Andreas, Calaveras County, California, USA
Burial	:	Sunset View Cemetery, Martell, Amador County, USA
Coordinate	:	38.3534390, -120.8328030
Plot	:	Garden of Golden Memories
Description	:	Shirley Ahlers, age 91, of Jackson, CA passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, May 8, 2016 at the Avalon Health Care Center in San Andreas, CA. She was born on December 27, 1924 in Dallas, SD to Carl Victor and Ida (Iburg) Lindholm. The family relocated to Galva, IL, where she grew up and attended school. During WWII she engaged in the war effort by weaving ropes and doing assembly line work. Shirley was approximately 17 years old when her family returned to Clearfield, SD. While living in Clearfield she met her husband, Eilert Ahlers, they... Read More	Shirley Ahlers, age 91, of Jackson, CA passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, May 8, 2016 at the Avalon Health Care Center in San Andreas, CA. She was born on December 27, 1924 in Dallas, SD to Carl Victor and Ida (Iburg) Lindholm. The family relocated to Galva, IL, where she grew up and attended school. During WWII she engaged in the war effort by weaving ropes and doing assembly line work. Shirley was approximately 17 years old when her family returned to Clearfield, SD. While living in Clearfield she met her husband, Eilert Ahlers, they were married May 2, 1946. They engaged in farming on the Ahlers Homestead and raised their five children, Linda, Donald, Marlene, Roger and Dale. Shirley was a lifetime member of the American Legion and the VFW Auxiliaries. She loved being a homemaker. She loved spending time with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She also enjoyed gardening, canning and made a hobby of collecting and trying new recipes. She was a lifelong avid Chicago Cub’s fan and in her later years enjoyed watching ice hockey games. In 1981 Shirley and Eilert retired and sold the homestead and moved to California, where four of their five children were residing. They lived in Mokelumne Hill, CA for 21 years. While living in Mokelumne Hill they were part of the founding members of the first Missouri Synod Lutheran Church in this area, which is now the Foothill Lutheran Church in Valley Springs. After losing her husband she moved to Jackson, CA until her passing. She is most remembered for the wonderful role model she was due to her honesty, integrity and high moral standards. She is survived by her five children, Linda (Fred) Rhodes, Donald (Pam) Ahlers, Marlene (Joe) Del Orto, Roger (Shelley) Ahlers and Dale (Deana) Ahlers; twelve grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eilert; parents, Carl and Ida Lindholm; brother, Gerald Lindholm; sisters, Dorothy Martensen and Alice Ziegler.

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Where is Shirley Mae Lindholm Ahlers's memorial?
Shirley Mae Lindholm Ahlers's memorial is located at: Sunset View Cemetery, Martell, Amador County, USA.
When did Shirley Mae Lindholm Ahlers death?
Shirley Mae Lindholm Ahlers death on 8 May 2016 in San Andreas, Calaveras County, California, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Shirley Mae Lindholm Ahlers's memorial?
Latitude: 38.3534390
Longitude: -120.8328030

Family Members:

Parent

Carl Victor Lindholm

(1897 - 1964)

Ida Meta Helena Iburg Lindholm

(1903 - 1982)

Spouse

Eilert Dietrich Ahlers

(1915 - 2002)

Siblings

Dorothy Lindholm Rose Martensen

(1923 - 2016)

Jerald James Lindholm

(1926 - 1965)

Alice Marie Lindholm Zeigler

(1929 - 1994)

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