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Shirley Ann Moffatt

ISHPEMING- Shirley Ann Moffatt, age 97, longtime Ishpeming resident passed away Friday May 25, 2018 at Eastwood Nursing Center in Negaunee with her loving family at her side and under the care of UP Home Health and Hospice.

Shirley was born September 12, 1920 in Negaunee to Charles and Virginia (Garceau) Johnson. Shirley was a stay at home wife and mother who raised 4 children. She enjoyed baking and cooking, working with ceramics or just spending quality time with her family. Shirley was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Ishpeming.

Shirley is survived by 4 children: Paul D. Moffatt of Ishpeming, Sharon L. Peterson of Marquette, Valerie G. (Brian) Peterson of Negaunee and Ginger S. (Glen) Henson of Indio, CA, 14 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, 6 great-great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. Shirley was preceded in death by her husband Paul T. Moffatt, son in law Tom Peterson, 3 sisters and 7 brothers.

Shirley’s family will greet relatives and friends from 10:00 -11:00 am on Thursday May 31, 2018 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church 325 S. Pine St. Ishpeming, MI, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 am with Fr. Larry Van Damme officiating. Inurnment will take place at the Ishpeming Cemetery.

A luncheon will follow the service at K/D Hall at St. Johns Church.

Memorials may be directed to UP Home Health and Hospice 510 Mather Ave. Ishpeming, MI 49849 in memory of Shirley Moffatt.

Shirley’s obituary may be viewed at bjorkandzhulkie.com where relatives and friends may leave a note of remembrance.