Shirley Clarissa Curless Linnemeyer
Shirley
Clarissa Curless Linnemeyer, 94, passed away on
August 23, 2012, at her home in Bonners Ferry.
Funeral Services will be held at 1 p.m.
Friday, August 31, at the Bonners Ferry Funeral
Home, 6485 Harrison Street, with interment in
the Copeland Cemetery beside her husband of 59
years, Carl.Shirley was born on June 23, 1918, in Montezuma, Ohio, to Alva H. and Laverna (Wells) Curless. She married Carl L.P. Linnemeyer on June 8, 1935.
They were a familiar sight, heading to town in the pick-up truck with Mom sitting close by Dad’s side. What can we say about our Mom? She was a giving person and also a strong woman. She and Dad worked hard to keep us seven kids fed and cared for. That was not an easy task in those years.
The strength of all the woman of that era is something to be admired.
Mom loved being outside, she had a green thumb and whatever she planted grew, produced, or flowered. She made many beautiful quilts over the years. All her family and friends will miss her and we all send her off with love.
She was preceded in death by her husband Carl and son Larry Linnemeyer.
Survivors include children Max (Jan) Linnemeyer of St. Maries, Idaho, Karlene (Dan) MacDonald of Bonners Ferry, Ron (Lynn) Linnemeyer of St. Maries, Art Linnemeyer of Bonners Ferry; Bonnie (Mike) Brown of Cusick, Washington, and Steve (Sherri) Linnemeyer of Baker, Oregon; 21 grandchildren, many great grandchildren and several great-great-grandchildren, plus many nieces and nephews.
The family suggests memorials be made to the Senior Hospitality Center. Mom was a big supporter and would say it not only offers a meal, but also companionship. She had many friends there that will miss her.
Family and friends are invited to sign Shirley’s book at www.bonnersferryfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Bonners Ferry Funeral Home.