Shirley Thomas-Jaeger

Shirley Thomas Jaeger, age 85, of Gibbon, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Sunday, June 4, 2023, at CHI St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Lincoln. Memorial services will be 10:30 a.m. on Friday, June 9, 2023, at Faith United Church in Gibbon with Pastor Jean-Marc Mutwale officiating. Inurnment will take place at Grand Island Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to the Faith United Church in Gibbon. Condolences may be shared online at www.osrfh. com. Services are entrusted to O’Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral and Cremation Services.

Shirley Amelia Fritz was born July 28, 1937, in Albert Lea, Minnesota, to Earl and Charlotte (Weber) Fritz. With her sisters, Patricia and Jo Ann, Shirley grew up in Albert Lea, Minnesota, until her teenage years when they moved to Grand Island. There she met Gordon N. Thomas and was united in marriage on August 1, 1954. To this union three children were blessed, Cathryn, Randall and Debra. Following Gordon’s death in 2001, Shirley married Lowell Jaeger on April 21, 2007, and gained three bonus daughters, Rachel, Sarah and Esther. Together they have 24 grandchildren and 22 greatgrandchildren. And some say

there is one on the way.

Shirley will lovingly be remembered for her generous spirit, Love, kindness, quick wit and cooking skills. She loved her church, Red Hat Society, Sew N’ Sews and many other things. Shirley was a longtime employee of Baldwin Filters, retiring after 40 years of employment.

Shirley was preceded in death by her parents; first husband, Gordon Thomas; daughter, Cathryn Currier; and two sisters. Shirley will be immensely missed by her loved ones.