For the past 25 years, Shirley has shared her life with Jens Andersen.
Throughout her life, Shirley had worked at Brown Printing in Waseca and Quiram’s Bakery in New Richland, but most enjoyment came from 23 years of doing day care in her home. She loved having children around and caring for them.
She enjoyed gardening and tending to her flowers, cooking, gambling and games of any kind.
She is survived by her life’s partner Jens Andersen of Blooming Prairie; mother Margella Besser of Waterville; sister, Susan (Michael) Pfeffer of New Richland, brother, Allen (Halane) Besser of Alden; nieces and nephews: James (Pam) Pfeffer of Mont Alto, PA, Jill (Jerry) Johnson of Waseca, Jamie (Matt) Holm of St. Cloud, Jared (Lisa) Besser of Clarks Grove, and Jeremy (Rachel) Besser of Albert Lea, and great nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her father, Ralph Besser, daughter Jessica Burton and brother Todd Besser.
The way Shirley teasingly picked on those she loved, brings smiles to our faces: “Girls don’t be afraid of your veggies.” She will be greatly missed and fondly remembered.