Shirley Wass

Obituary

Shirley Ann Wass was born on September 29, 1934, in St. Paul, Minnesota.  She was the daughter of Louis and Vera (Rittmaster) Zimmerman.  Shirley grew up in West Saint Paul, was baptized as an infant on October 21, 1934, and was later confirmed in her faith as a youth, on May 9, 1948, both at St. James Lutheran Church in West St. Paul.  Shirley received her elementary education at Dodd and Sibley Elementary School in West Saint Paul, Minnesota.  She was a graduate of the Humboldt High School in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Shirley furthered her education by attending Globe Business School in St. Paul. After graduation from Globe Business School, she moved to Point Loma, California and worked for Convair Airlines. It was there when she met Homer, whom was enlisted as a Lieutenant in the United States Navy.

On June 2, 1956, Shirley was united in marriage to Homer Wass at Saint James Lutheran Church in West St. Paul. This marriage was blessed with 2 children, Krista and Timothy. Shirley and Homer resided in Point Loma, California and Cokato, Minnesota before moving to Hutchinson, Minnesota in 1972. Shirley and Homer shared 39 years of marriage, until Homer passed away on November 1, 1995.

Shirley held employment at Convair Airlines in California, First National Bank of Cokato, Madson Construction in Cokato and Anderson Interiors in Hutchinson. She was a self-employed property owner and manager of real estate in Hutchinson. Shirley was a member of Christ The King Lutheran Church in Hutchinson, and was also a member of the Hutchinson Hospital Auxiliary.  

Shirley was very outgoing and enjoyed being with people. She loved to travel and could never pass up an opportunity for a shopping trip. Shirley especially enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren, family and friends.

When Shirley needed assistance with her daily care, due to her battle with cancer, she became a resident of the Harmony River Living Center on August 11, 2018.  She passed away there on Friday, September 14, 2018, at the age of 83 years.

Shirley is survived by her:
Daughter, Krista Lynch and her husband, Michael of Crystal, MN;
Son, Timothy Wass of Hutchinson, MN;
Grandchildren, Jerzey Wass of Hutchinson, MN,
                         Joshua Prieve of Hutchinson, MN,
                         Mikayla Wass of Marshall, MN;
Siblings, Donald Zimmerman and his wife, Mary, of Burnsville, MN,
              Alice “Hubba” Walker of San Marcos, CA;
Brother-In-Law, Dr. Wallace Wass and his wife, Doreen, of Scottsdale, AZ;
Sister-In-Law, Betty Wass of Minneapolis, MN, and Scottsdale, AZ;
Nieces, Nephews, many other relatives and friends.

Shirley is preceded in death by her Parents, Louis and Vera Zimmerman; Husband, Homer Wass.