Shirley Ann Miner

Shirley Miner, age 81, earned her place in Heaven’s Bake Shoppe after having passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 19, 2024, at the Fieldcrest Nursing Home in Hayfield, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Tacoma, Washington on June 10, 1943, to William and Mildred Roddewig.

On August 30, 1963, Shirley married Merrideth (Skeeter) Miner after meeting him on a blind date while he was stationed in the Army. They moved back to Minnesota and raised their family on the Miner Family Farm until moving to Hayfield in 1986.

Shirley enjoyed crocheting and making quilts, many of which were donated for local area raffles. Bowling, Word Finds, Jigsaw Puzzles, Bingo and trips to the Casino were some of her other favorites. She was also a Minnesota Sports enthusiast and could be found watching the Vikings and Timberwolves, but most importantly to her were the Twins baseball games. Her greatest passion was baking cookies, bars and making candies including family favorites of Monster Cookies, Chocolate Revel Bars, Caramels, Chocolate Covered Cherries, Fudge, Maple frosted Long Johns and Skeeter’s fondest, Sugar Cookies.

During their 61 years of marriage, Shirley and Skeeter spent a lot of time traveling to various states, as well as regularly attending sporting events that their grandchildren participated in, along with cattle showings at the county and State fairs. Being in the company of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren was Shirley’s most favorite place.

She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Mildred; step-father, Joe Cortina; brothers, Duane, Jim, and Ron; infant son, Thomas Wayne; son-in-law, Paul Hansen; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law.

Shirley is survived by her loving husband, Merrideth (Skeeter) Miner; children, Brenda Hansen, Janet (Bill) Brown, Curt (Kim), and Warren (Kari); seven grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren; sister Sharon; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Milda Lou and Dave Weness; numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.

Visitation will be Friday, December 27, 2024, 4:00-7:00 PM at Czaplewski Family Funeral Home, 501 2nd Street NW, Hayfield, MN with a celebration of life to honor Shirley on Saturday, December 28, 2024, at 10:00 AM with visitation one hour before and lunch to follow at Trinity Lutheran Church, 104 1st Street SE, Hayfield, MN.  Burial will be at Waltham Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Shirley’s name are preferred to Fieldcrest Nursing Home, Trinity Lutheran Church, or a charity of your choice.

To share a special memory or condolence please, visit www.czaplewskifuneralhomes.com, Czaplewski Family Funeral Homes, 501 2nd Street NW, Hayfield, Minnesota, 507-477-2259. Blessed be her memory.