Bucklin, Shirley Ann (Shoman), 66

Died 24 May 2002

Burial in Holy Cross Cemetery, Blair

Funeral services for Shirley A. Bucklin, 66, of Blair, were held Tuesday, May 28, 2002, at First Christian Church in Blair. Interment was in Holy Cross Cemetery in Blair. Mrs. Bucklin lost her battle with cancer on May 24 and died in her home.

Shirley Ann (Shoman) Bucklin was born May 19, 1936, to Mildred Shoman-Hagler in Frankford, Ind.

On June 12, 1966, she married Leslie Bucklin in Blair.

Mrs. Bucklin worked at Artex Hobby Products for 12 years, until they closed in May of 1981. Soon after that, she operated her own housecleaning business. She also worked part time at Wulf's One Stop and Petro-Mart.

She was a member of the First Christian Church in Blair, and volunteered at the hospital auxiliary. Her hobbies included painting with Artex paints, ceramics, and planting flowers in the family yard, but most of all, she enjoyed being with her family.

She is survived by her husband, Les, and her six children and their spouses: Linda and Jeff Lauritsen of Kennard, Don and Susan Stodola of Fillmore, Ind., Terry and Jan Stodola of Blair, Sherry Stodola of Elk City, Steve Stodola of Blair, Merri and Bob Hightree of Blair. She also leaves 10 granddaughters and three great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Mildred, and her brother, Ronald "Bud."

Memorials are suggested to the First Christian Church Building Fund.

Campbell-Aman Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

#2-published in Omaha World Herald

BUCKLIN-Shirley, age 66 of Blair. Survived by husband, Les; children and spouses, Linda and Jeff Lauritsen, Kennard, NE, Don and Susie Stodola, Philmore, IN, Terry and Jan Stodola, Blair, Sherry Stodola, Elk City, NE, Steve Stodola, Blair, Merri and Bob Hightree, Blair; 10 granddaughters; 3 great-grandchildren.

SERVICES-10:30 am Tues., First Christian Church, Blair. Burial Holy Cross Cemetery, Blair. VISITATION 9 am to 8 pm Mon. at Funeral Home. Memorials to First Christian Church Building Fund.

CAMPBELL-AMAN FUNERAL HOME Blair, NE 402-426-2191

#3 Funeral Leaflet

In Loving Memory of Shirley Bucklin

Born May 19, 1936 Frankfort, Indiana ~ Entered Into Rest May 24, 2002 Blair, Nebraska

Funeral Service 10:30 A.M. Tuesday, May 28, 2002 First Christian Church, Blair, Nebraska. Officiating: Pastor Dave Ludwick. Pianist: Paula Smith. Congregational Hymns: “Old Rugged Cross”, “How Great Thou Art”

Casket Bearers: Bob Hightree, Justin Kies, Jeff Starks, Jeff Karls, Jeff Lauritsen, Mitch Wrieth

Graveside Services: Holy Cross Cemetery, Blair, Nebraska

Arrangements by Campbell-Aman Funeral Home

~~~ Obituaries and funeral leaflet courtesy of Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clippings and leaflets on file in the Blair Public Library at Blair, Nebraska~~~

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