Shirley J. Walker - Obituary

Shirley J. Walker, 86, of Gothenburg, died May 18, 2019 in Gothenburg, NE. 

She was born February 3, 1933 in Seward, NE daughter of  Edward and Emma (Cordes) Buehrer.   Her family moved around a lot, they lived in many places but the place she remembered the most was "The Sioux Army Depot".  She graduated from High School in 1951 and in 1953 was honored to be crowned as the Queen of the Fort Sidney Days.  

Shirley married Ivan A. Walker on July 31, 1953 and they made their home south of Sidney on a farm where they raised their three children.  Shirley and Ivan enjoyed playing cards, dancing and playing golf later in life.  

After the passing of Ivan in 2000, she moved to Gothenburg to be closer to her family. 

She loved spending time with her family especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. 

Survivors include her children - son, Steven (Shannon) Walker of Clinton, WA; two daughters, Janet (Randy) Evans of Loveland, CO, Judy Madden of Alma, NE; ten grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, brother Jerome (Suszi) Buehrer of Sidney, NE; along with many extended family and friends.

Shirley was preceded in death by her parents Ed and Emma; her husband Ivan; and three brothers - Grant, Gene and Dale.

Visitation will be held at Blase-Strauser Memorial Chapel, Gothenburg, NE; Wednesday, May 22, 2019, 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm with the family present.

Graveside Services will be held 11:00 am, Saturday, May 25, 2019 at Greenwood Cemetery, 2 Greenwood Rd, Sidney, NE. There will be no visitation in Sidney. You may view Shirley's Book of Memories, leave condolences, photos and stories at http://www.gehrigstittchapel.com. 

Memorials may be given to the Gothenburg Meals on Wheels, or the Backpack program for Dudley Elementary, c/o Janet Evans, 3656 Como Court, Loveland, CO 80538.

Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Service, LLC is assisting with Shirley's care and funeral arrangements.