1925
Shirley
2014
Shirley Lindgren
November 29, 1925 — September 18, 2014
The Spirit of Shirley Burdel (Larsen) Lindgren, 88 of Battle Lake, departed to heaven on September 18th, 2014 at St. Marks Memory Care Center in Austin, MN.
Shirley Burdel Larsen was born November 29, 1925 to Tena and Henry Larsen of rural Battle Lake (Tordenskjold Township). She attended a one room school house with her older brother Robert and younger sister June in her elementary years, then went on to be a member of the Battle Lake High School graduating class of 1943.
She was well known for her big blue eyes and beautiful singing voice even at an early age.
She moved to Minneapolis after graduating from high school and received a business degree from the Minneapolis School of Commerce. During this time she attended Central Lutheran Church where she sang in the church choir and met her future husband of 67 years, Doug Lindgren.
She worked in the medical stenography field for over four decades; in each town that Doug's calling in the Lutheran ministry lead them to. She never failed to support her family tirelessly while fulfilling her role as a pastor's wife and mother.
Upon retirement she returned to Battle Lake and shared her gifts of music, baking, sewing and a strong work ethic, wisely and generously. She was a compassionate woman of faith.
She is survived by her husband, Rev. Douglas Lindgren; daughter, Mary Lindgren-Gorman (Bradly); son, Joel Lindgren (Lori); granddaughter, Darby Lindgren; and grandsons, Daniel, Kyle and Joel Swatfager; all of whom hold loving memories of Shirley deep in their hearts.
Memorial Service: 11:00 AM, Saturday, September 27, 2014 at Eagle Lake Lutheran Church, rural Battle Lake.
Clergy: Rev. Ali Haugerud
Cemetery: Lakewood Cemetery, Battle Lake
Funeral Home: Glende-Nilson of Battle Lake
Condolences: www.GlendeNilson.com
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Shirley's Memorial Folder
Shirley Burdel Larsen was born November 29, 1925 to Tena and Henry Larsen of rural Battle Lake (Tordenskjold Township). She attended a one room school house with her older brother Robert and younger sister June in her elementary years, then went on to be a member of the Battle Lake High School graduating class of 1943.
She was well known for her big blue eyes and beautiful singing voice even at an early age.
She moved to Minneapolis after graduating from high school and received a business degree from the Minneapolis School of Commerce. During this time she attended Central Lutheran Church where she sang in the church choir and met her future husband of 67 years, Doug Lindgren.
She worked in the medical stenography field for over four decades; in each town that Doug's calling in the Lutheran ministry lead them to. She never failed to support her family tirelessly while fulfilling her role as a pastor's wife and mother.
Upon retirement she returned to Battle Lake and shared her gifts of music, baking, sewing and a strong work ethic, wisely and generously. She was a compassionate woman of faith.
She is survived by her husband, Rev. Douglas Lindgren; daughter, Mary Lindgren-Gorman (Bradly); son, Joel Lindgren (Lori); granddaughter, Darby Lindgren; and grandsons, Daniel, Kyle and Joel Swatfager; all of whom hold loving memories of Shirley deep in their hearts.
Memorial Service: 11:00 AM, Saturday, September 27, 2014 at Eagle Lake Lutheran Church, rural Battle Lake.
Clergy: Rev. Ali Haugerud
Cemetery: Lakewood Cemetery, Battle Lake
Funeral Home: Glende-Nilson of Battle Lake
Condolences: www.GlendeNilson.com
Shirley's Memorial Folder
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